IA SF296

Emergency medical care providers certified under Chapter 147A may provide veterinary medical services to severely injured police service dogs that are on duty under peace officer supervision

Treatment is limited to immediate stabilization necessary for later diagnosis or treatment by a licensed veterinarian or temporary permit holder

Emergency medical care providers may elect not to provide veterinary services to police service dogs and cannot be required to do so

Providers who choose to treat police service dogs receive civil liability protection if they acted reasonably and in good faith

Human patients and emergency needs take priority—providers cannot use equipment needed for humans, must complete all human care first, and cannot transport injured police dogs in emergency medical or ambulance vehicles