1. (1) A veterinarian shall compile and maintain records on each patient that include at least the following information:

   1. (a) client's name, address, and phone number, if telephone is available;
   2. (b) patient's identification, such as name, number, tag, species, age, and gender, except for herds, flocks, or other large groups of animals, which may be more generally defined;
   3. (c) veterinarian's diagnosis or evaluation of the patient;
   4. (d) treatments provided, including drugs used and dosages; and
   5. (e) date of service.

2. (2) A veterinarian shall:

   1. (a) maintain veterinary medical records under Subsection (1) so that any veterinarian coming into a veterinary practice may, by reading the veterinary medical record of a particular animal, be able to proceed with the proper care and treatment of the animal; and
   2. (b) maintain veterinary medical records under Subsection (1) for at least five years from the date that the veterinarian last treated the animal.

3. (3) A veterinarian shall maintain a sanitary environment to avoid sources and transmission of infection, including:

   1. (a) proper routine disposal of waste materials; and
   2. (b) proper sterilization or sanitation of equipment used in diagnosis and treatment.
4. (4) A veterinarian who holds a controlled substance license shall comply with Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, and Rule R156-37, Utah Controlled Substances Act Rule.

Under Subsection 58-28-102(18) and Section 58-28-603, a veterinarian shall comply with the following minimum standards of practice in addition to the generally recognized standards and ethics of the profession:

KEY: veterinary medicine, licensing, veterinarian

Date of Last Change: May 1, 2026

Notice of Continuation: May 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-28-101