# Title 87 — Veterinary Medical Examiners, Board of

## Article 87-04 — Veterinary Prescriptive Practices

## Chapter 87-04-02 — Patient Records

### § 87-04-02-01. Companion animal records.

Patient records must contain the following information in electronic or written legible form:
1. Client name, address, and phone numbers.
2. Patient name, breed, description, sex, and age.
3. Results of any patient physical examinations, diagnostic and treatment plans, and results of
diagnostic and treatment procedures.
4. Any medications used, including route of administration and dosage.
5. Evidence of the client's consent for all surgical procedures and euthanasias. Although it is
preferred that a signed consent form be obtained from each client, such is not required as
long as the records reflect oral consent was received.
6. Identity of the veterinarian or authorized representative making entry of record.
History: Effective January 1, 1999; amended effective April 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 43-29-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-29-03
### § 87-04-02-02. Livestock records.

Patient records must contain the following information in electronic or written legible form:
1. Client name, address, and phone numbers.
2. Identification of animals or herds treated.
3. Any medications used, including route of administration and dosage.
4. Evidence of client's consent for all surgical procedures and euthanasias. Although it is
preferred that a signed consent form be obtained from each client, such is not required as
long as the records reflect oral consent was received.
5. Identify of the veterinarian or authorized representative making entry of record.
History: Effective January 1, 1999; amended effective April 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 43-29-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-29-03
