Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 700-13-.01 - Veterinary Specialist
(1) For purposes of this rule "Veterinary
Specialist" is defined as a veterinarian who has completed the requirements to
become a Diplomate within an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
recognized veterinary specialty organization or as recognized by the American
Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS), or other Board-approved organizations,
or has obtained an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a specific area or discipline
in veterinary medicine.
(2) For
purposes of this rule, it shall be considered unprofessional conduct for a
veterinarian to identify himself/herself to the public as a member of an
AVMA-recognized specialty organization or as recognize d by the ABVS, if such
certification has not been awarded. Veterinarians should in no way imply
specialty unless they are certified by an AVMA-recognized specialty
organization or as recognized by the ABVS, or other Board-approved
organizations, or have obtained an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a specific
area or discipline in veterinary medicine.
(3) The use of the terms "board eligible" or
"board qualified" shall be used only by practitioners with certification from
an AVMA-recognized specialty organization or as recognized by the ABVS or other
Board-approved organizations.
(4)
Nothing in this Rule shall be construed to prohibit the performance of
specialty functions by a veterinarian who has not completed the educational
requirements stated in these specialty practice guidelines, provided that the
veterinarian does not represent himself or herself as a specialist in the
particular area of veterinary medicine.
Notes
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