AZ HB2772

Amends Arizona veterinary licensure law to create an exception for employees providing veterinary services to animals owned by their employer, subjecting them to board regulation only for acts of gross negligence.

Modifies the definition of unprofessional conduct to exclude a licensed veterinarian's decision to euthanize animals owned by an animal shelter where the veterinarian is employed.

Updates language in veterinary regulations from "shall" to "does" and modernizes pronouns and terminology throughout the statute.

Clarifies that veterinary students performing supervised health care procedures as part of educational experience remain exempt from full licensure requirements.

Maintains existing exceptions for USDA employees, out-of-state veterinarians providing consultation, and veterinary assistants working under supervision.