VCPR

• • In order to provide veterinary medical advice to our clients, prescribe prescription medications, and issue VFDs; our veterinarians must have a valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship.
  • “Veterinarian-client-patient relationship” means a relationship in which the conditions in paragraphs (a) to (d) have been met:
    • (a) The veterinarian has assumed the responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the animal and the need for medical treatment, and the client has agreed to follow the instructions of the veterinarian.
    • (b) The veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate at least a general, preliminary, or tentative diagnosis of the medical condition of the animal. The veterinarian must be acquainted with the keeping and care of the animal by virtue of an examination of the animal or medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept.
    • (c) The veterinarian is available for consultation in case of adverse reactions or failure of the regimen of therapy. 
    • (d) The veterinarian maintains records documenting patient visits, diagnosis, treatments, and drugs prescribed, dispensed, or administered, and other relevant information.
  • VCPR visits should include a farm walk-through with the veterinarian and review of current farm protocols.
  • VCPR visits are valid for 12 months.