The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 638.1402

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

1.  Fraud or misrepresentation to secure a license;

2.  Conspiring to commit fraud, forgery or deception in connection with an examination for a license;

3.  Swearing falsely in any testimony or affidavit relating to or in the course of the practice of veterinary medicine; and

4.  Engaging in any conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, including the dissemination of information by a veterinarian, licensee of a facility or agency or an employee of either, concerning the services of the licensee which is false or misleading and which the person knew or should have known was false or misleading.