WV Board of Veterinary Medicine

04/01/2025

Animal Euthanasia Facility Registration Renewal - Due by June 30, 2025

04/01/2025

Veterinary Facility Registration Renewal - Due By June 30, 2025.

11/04/2024

Online Veterinary Technician Registration Renewals - October 1 - December 31, 2024

11/04/2024

Veterinary Online License Renewals - October 1 - December 31, 2024

10/11/2023

One of the most common findings in complaint cases has been insufficient medical records. As a result, The WV Board of Veterinary Medicine has created a medical record keeping guidance document. This document is solely a guidance document and is provided to assist WV licensed veterinarians with patient medical record keeping.

The medical record keeping guidance document can be downloaded at this link:

09/18/2023

June 06, 2023
XYLAZINE - Effective June 8, 2023, xylazine is considered a Schedule 4 substance and will need to be added to your controlled substance register and stored the same way that you currently store your other controlled substances.

11/03/2022

FDA Notice on Transitioning certain OTC antimicrobial products to Rx

The FDA published Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263 in June 2021 which outlined a plan for transitioning certain over-the-counter (OTC) antimicrobial products for animals to prescription (Rx) status. As outlined in FDA’s Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263, we expect approved animal drug products containing medically important antimicrobials that are currently available as OTC products to transition to Rx status beginning in June 2023. To help prepare for this transition, FDA/CVM is conducting outreach to increase awareness about this expected change. Outreach efforts so far have included disseminating information in September to some target audiences (TX, AZ, OR) through radio and social media.

CVM has also developed some written materials that we hope will be helpful. Below are links for species-specific fact sheets - these include information on products/indications that will be transitioning as part of GFI 263 and information on how interested animal owners can locate a vet. Also linked below are a brochure and poster which detail the importance of veterinary involvement as products transition to Rx.

Antibiotic Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine Brochure – https://www.fda.gov/media/162067/download

Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162068/download
Antibiotic Stewardship Poster – https://www.fda.gov/media/162075/download

Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162076/download
Antibiotic Stewardship in Beef and Dairy Cattle - https://www.fda.gov/media/162069/download

Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162070/download
Antibiotic Stewardship in Poultry – https://www.fda.gov/media/162071/download

Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162072/download
Antibiotic Stewardship in Sheep and Goats – https://www.fda.gov/media/162073/download

Español – https://www.fda.gov/media/162074/download

In addition, CVM has posted a list of affected applications on its website as well as a Farmer and Rancher Q&A.

10/03/2022

Veterinary & Registered Veterinary Technicians Renewals Available

Please go to the Board's website, https://wvbvm.org/, for instructions on how to renew your license or registration.

08/09/2022

Medical Record Keeping Guidance - Requesting Comments Until September 4, 2022.

One of the most common findings in complaint reviews has been insufficient documentation in medical records. As a result, the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine has created a Medical Record Keeping Guidance focused on small animals.

Please go to the below website to review the guidance document and for instructions on how to comment:

One of the most common findings in complaint reviews has been insufficient documentation in medical records.  As a result, the WV Board of Veterinary Medicine has created a Medical Record Keeping Guidance.  Click here to review the guidance document. The Board is requesting stakeholders

07/12/2022

TELEHEALTH LAW -§30-10-24 Effective June 8, 2022, WV licensed or registered veterinarians will be allowed to offer telehealth. Please contact the Board office at [email protected] or 304-776-8032 should you have any questions.

More information can be found on this link:

Effective June 8, 2022, WV licensed or registered veterinarians will be allowed to offer telehealth.  The complete law can be found on the Board’s website on this link.  Please contact the Board office at [email protected] or 304-776-8032 should you have any questions.

02/22/2022

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02/18/2022

MEDICAL RECORD KEEPING TRAINING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 (FREE)

Because of multiple disciplinary cases involving patient records, the Board will be offering a WV Board approved Record Keeping training, along with other topics, at Stonewall Resort on Friday, September 23, 2022, 9 am—3pm.

This training, lunch, and beverages are free to attendees.
This training will be counted as 5 WV Board approved CE hours.

You must register to attend this training. Please contact Brandi Legg, [email protected], 304-776-8032 to register.

Go to the WVBVM for more information about making reservations at Stonewall Resort.