N.Y. Educ. Law § 6701

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-117
Section 6701 - Definition of practice of veterinary medicine

The practice of the profession of veterinary medicine is defined as diagnosing, treating, operating, or prescribing for any animal disease, pain, injury, deformity or dental or physical condition, or the subcutaneous insertion of a microchip intended to be used to identify an animal. "Animal" includes every living creature except a human being. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, no provisions of this section shall be construed to include the floating of equine teeth as being within the practice of veterinary medicine.

N.Y. Educ. Law § 6701

Amended by New York Laws 2014, ch. 268,Sec. 1, eff. 8/11/2014.