New veterinary practices,
changes of ownership in a practice, veterinary practice that are moving or
having construction done need to be inspected by the Board prior to providing
veterinary services. These Board inspections are scheduled at the owner request.
Fax request to (919) 854-5606. Such request should be done 4 weeks in advance
of opening and/or providing veterinary services. Veterinary Practices not
inspected prior to providing services to the public will be in violation of the
Veterinary Practice Act, such acts are grounds for disciplinary action by the
Board. Only North Carolina licensed veterinarians may own and operate
veterinary practice facilities in this State.
New Veterinary Practices
All new veterinary practices are required to have prior approval for use of a name and inspection before providing services to the public. This inspection should be scheduled with the Board office 4 weeks in advance of opening and before providing services to the public.
The
A checklist to help with
initial inspection is provided when the practice name has been approved by the
Board. If checklist is not substantially completed three to four days prior to
the scheduled date of inspection contact the Board office to reschedule the
inspection. The inspection fee is $75.00.
New practice facilities may schedule with
the Board office a pre-opening inspection review, this no penalty inspection is
a review with an Inspector and does not require that all items of checklist be
completed. Another inspection within 6 months will follow the review. Fee
$75.00. This type of inspection requires 6 weeks advance written notice to the
Board office.
Change of Ownership
If purchasing a veterinary practice facility a letter signed by all parties needs to mailed or faxed to the Board office stating when the change of ownership will take place and/or a closing date. This information should be submitted as quickly as possible. Pending the receipt of the signed letter, the required inspection is scheduled at the request of the new owner and within 4 weeks prior to any legal changes. The Board office can assist with scheduling this inspection, and other practice information.
An Inspection checklist can be provided to help with Board's inspection.
The new practice owner may choose to change
the existing practice facility name at the time of purchase, the practice name
approval process will need to be followed. A letter signed by all parties is
still required. The
A change of ownership
inspection review may be requested. This no penalty inspection is a review with
an Inspector and requires that all items of checklist be completed. Please note
that another inspection within 1 year will follow this review. Fee $75.00. This
type of inspection requires 6 weeks advance written notice to the Board office.
Moving a Veterinary Practice
The Board office needs
written notification of any pending move of a veterinary practice. Information
needs to include the new address, telephone number, etc. It is the
responsibility of the practice owner to request this inspection and be
scheduled with the Board office 4 weeks in advance of the move and before
providing services to the public.
Closing a Veterinary
Practice
The Board office needs prior
written notification of any veterinary practice that will be closed. This
notification needs to include information concerning how clients can obtain
copies of their medical records, and how other veterinary practices can obtain
medical information for emergency cases. This information should also be
provided to clients by letter and by posted notice prior to closing. Please
contact the Board office for more information.
It should be
noted that the veterinary practice name approval process and the professional
corporation process are two separate issues and should be treated as such.
Other Agencies to Contact
NC Department of Revenue, Sales tax www.dor.state.nc.us/
NC Department of Revenue, Privilege License www.dor.state.nc.us
NC Department of Labor/OSHA http://www.nclabor.com/osha/osh.htm
NC Department of Radiation Protection www.drp.enr.state.nc.us
NC
Division of Waste Management http://www.wastenotnc.org/HWHOME/WEBRules/NCHWRule.html
Environmental
Epidemiology, Rabies Information www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/vet.html