Nebraska Statutes 54-2504. Collaborating veterinarian agreement; required; when; contents
Possession and administration of a euthanizing drug by an animal welfare organization shall be pursuant to a collaborating veterinarian agreement. A collaborating veterinarian agreement is between a veterinarian and an animal welfare organization and includes:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 54-2504
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Designation of the responsible individual or individuals for the animal welfare organization;
(2) Provisions for the proper storage and inventory of the euthanizing drugs;
(3) Maintenance of effective controls against the diversion of such drugs;
(4) Provisions for proper training of any animal welfare organization staff whose duties include administering a euthanizing drug. Such training includes information in at least the following areas: The pharmacology, proper administration, and storage of euthanizing drugs; federal and state laws regulating the storage and inventory of euthanizing drugs; stress management; and proper disposal of euthanized animals; and
(5) Maintenance of a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship.
Pursuant to a collaborating veterinarian agreement, a veterinarian shall maintain a separate registration under section 28-408 at the principal place of business of the animal welfare organization.