I. Any physical therapist practicing physical therapy on any animal shall meet the requirements of this section and any additional requirements set by the board of veterinarians pursuant to N.H. Rev. Stat. § 332-B:7-a, XIV and shall be certified by the board of veterinary medicine.
II. Before treating an animal, an animal physical therapist shall receive a referral from a veterinarian licensed under RSA 332-B. Such referral shall be oral or written and an oral referral shall be followed by a written referral filed within 7 days of the first treatment by the animal physical therapist. The written referral shall contain the following:

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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 332-B:20


(a) The name of the animal;
(b) The name of the owner;
(c) A description of the animal;
(d) A veterinary diagnosis; and
(e) The referring veterinarian’s signature.
III. An animal physical therapist treating an animal shall provide to the referring veterinarian:
(a) A written evaluation within 7 days after initial evaluation;
(b) Any additional progress notes every 30 days; and
(c) Notice of discharge or termination of treatment.