Florida Laws and Rules Questions And Answers

Florida Laws and Rules Questions And Answers How often do FL vets need to renew their license? - answerevery 2 years What happens if you license if lapse in license activity? - answerElected Inactivity: 4 years- CE + application fee + active status fee + Reactivation fee 4 years- CE and application fee Delinquent Inactivity: CE + active and inactive status fee + delinquent fee + processing fee Can a senior vet student perform a spay? - answerYes, as long as.. it is under supervision of licensed vet AND it is required for graduation Who can work without a state vet license? - answer1) Faculty, interns/residents, vet students 2) Government vet that only performs his/her duties 3) Part time vet that performs herd work 4) Vet or person working directly under vet that is doing research (developing treatments, serums, etc..) 5) Person treating their own animal 6) Vet tech or person working under vet's supervision 7) Specialty Board Certified Vet that is licensed in different state AND that a state licensed vet requests consultation How long is a temporary license good for? - answer30 days Requirement to qualify for a temporary license? - answerMUST be actively licensed in a different state What can a vet holding a temporary state license treat? - answer1) Patients from specific owners listed on temporary license 2) Emergency case may treat patients of multiple owners What is considered a 3rd degree felony (in regards to practicing vet med in the state)? - answer1) Using of 'Veterinarian' without having a license 2) Practicing W/OUT a license 3) Practicing with a revoked license 4) Using your license under the name of another person 5) Lying to the board Are there different penalties for each offense? - answeryes What is the penalty for a 3rd degree felony if you are an applicant or a licensed vet? - answer$3k fine + one year probat