AZ HB2692

Amends the definition of "malpractice," "gross incompetence," and "gross negligence" in veterinary practice to include failure to disclose all relevant medical information about an animal's health status to the owner or caretaker needed for informed decision-making.

Adds requirement that veterinarians must provide copies of veterinary medical records, including radiographs, to animal owners or other licensed veterinarians within 10 days of request, or sooner if the animal's medical condition requires.

Prohibits veterinarians from making false statements on or altering any document, record, or report concerning an animal's medical treatment.

Creates a private right of action in superior court for people in a veterinarian-client-patient relationship to sue if the veterinarian fails to fully disclose medical information about the animal, resulting in delayed pursuit of additional veterinary care that could have saved the animal's life or reduced suffering.