CT SB00190

Foreign-educated veterinarians who graduated from programs acceptable to the American Veterinary Medical Association and passed required examinations may receive temporary permits to practice under direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed for at least four years in Connecticut

Temporary permits for foreign-educated veterinarians are valid for up to two years, renewable once for an additional two years, with no fee required for issuance or renewal

Veterinarian-client-patient relationships may now be established through telemedicine for urgent medical conditions requiring treatment within 14 days, provided the client schedules an in-person examination within that 14-day period

The relationship established via telemedicine terminates after 14 days unless an in-person examination occurs within that timeframe

Effective date: October 1, 2026