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Upcoming Board Meeting: 

Join the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board and Make a Difference for Animals!

Are you passionate about the welfare and protection of pets and animals in our state? The Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (OVMEB), a small but dedicated state agency focused on ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of animals, is seeking a Public Board Member to join our team.

This is an opportunity to lend your voice and perspective as a representative of the public, helping to shape policies and regulations that promote responsible animal care, ethical veterinary practices, and community education. No specific industry experience is required—just a commitment to animal welfare and a willingness to engage in meaningful discussions that impact pets, their owners, and veterinary professionals across the state.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in board meetings and policy discussions
• Provide a public perspective on animal welfare issues
• Help ensure transparency and accountability in agency decisions

If you care about animals and want to contribute to their protection in a meaningful way, we encourage you to apply!

For more information or to express interest, please contact agency Director Pete Burns at 971-673-0223 | peter.j.burns@ovmeb.oregon.gov. 

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CVT Workgroup Meeting 03/05/2025 

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Rule Changes

Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board voted to approve the proposed rule changes to OAR 875-005-0005, OAR 875-010-0031, OAR 875-011-0010, and OAR 875-040-0010. These rule amendments were unanimously approved during the public Board meeting conducted on April 10, 2025. 

• OAR 875-005-0005 was amended is being amended to add definitions for the terms "pregnancy evaluation", "sterility evaluation", and "fertility evaluation".
• OAR 875-010-0031 was amended is being amended to require that facilities notify the Board and their clients prior to closure, to add requirements for the disposition of patient records from closed facilities, and to clarify that the managing veterinarian at the time of closure is responsible for ensuring that all requirements of the VPA are met.
• OAR 875-011-0010 was amended to include reference to the requirements for facility closure and records disposition that have been added to OAR 875-010-0031(11).
• OAR 875-040-0010 was amended with several minor corrections and clarifications to ensure language accuracy and consistency with the rest of the Veterinary Practice Act.

 
Copies of the permanent rule filings which became permanent effective April 11, 2025 can be found here: Notice of Permanent Rule filing - 04-11-2025.pdf and a current copy of OAR 875 can be found here: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayChapterRules.action?selectedChapter=182

Policy Changes

Staff will no longer be proving letters of good standing.  Our online system provides the official Oregon verification for licenses regulated by our office and is updated in real time. The verification system is available to the public, at no charge, and can be accessed by visiting https://ovmeb.us.thentiacloud.net/webs/ovmeb/register/# . The system allows for individual verification searches, as well as the ability to download lists of professionals. The printable verification will provide information about the license including the date the verification was generated, the initial date of licensure, the expiration date, and any discipline information. The online system is the only primary source license verification system available. Oregon will not complete state-specific forms or complete verifications manually.

Additionally, online verifications from other states are acceptable as the primary source of verification. 

Notice of Proposed Rule Making