Section 638.045 - Malpractice, negligence and incompetence1. Malpractice in the practice of veterinary medicine will be interpreted by the Board to include, without limitation, conduct which falls below the standard of care required of a licensed veterinarian under the circumstances which causes injury to an animal.2. Negligence will be interpreted by the Board to mean a departure from the standard of practice of veterinary medicine.3. Incompetence will be interpreted by the Board to mean a lack of knowledge, skill or ability in discharging a professional obligation.Nev. Admin. Code § 638.045
Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs, eff. 3-19-86; A 7-7-94; R115-99, 12-7-99