Bill Summary: HB4912

• Establishes new veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirements with exceptions for emergency care and animals in shelters where owners cannot be identified.

• Allows veterinarians to delegate acts, tasks, and functions to licensed or unlicensed individuals under supervision, with requirements for direct supervision in emergency situations.

• Requires veterinarians to issue prescriptions for prescription drugs upon owner request instead of dispensing them directly.

• Defines "complementary, alternative, and integrative therapy" as part of veterinary medicine practice, including acupuncture, homeopathy, and manual therapy.

• Establishes standards for emergency veterinary hospitals, requiring veterinarian presence during all operating hours, adequate staffing, equipment, and supplies to provide appropriate emergency care.