NY A01782

Authorizes licensed veterinarians in New York to provide medical care to animals via telehealth services, including assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and care management

Requires veterinarians to have sufficient knowledge of the animal patient before providing telehealth services, either through a recent in-person examination, electronic transmission of images and medical records, or timely visits to premises where animal groups are kept

Mandates that veterinarians disclose their identity, contact information, and licensure details to clients, and use technology that complies with privacy-protection laws

Permits veterinarians to prescribe drugs via telehealth if acting within their scope of practice and in compliance with licensing requirements

Requires documented consent for telehealth medical advice and treatment to be obtained and maintained in the animal's medical record