How long should a veterinarian retain patient records?
• South Carolina requires that records be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the last entry or as otherwise provided by law. S.C. Code of Regs. 120- (C)(1) • Are there specifics in the amount of continuing education hours a veterinarian can earn? • Thirty (30) hours of continuing education hours are required biennial. • Of the thirty required hours, no more than eight (8) hours may be taken in practice management or practice building and the remaining twenty-two (22) hours must be in clinical medical courses. • Of the thirty hours, fifteen (15) hours may be obtained in distance learning programs. • Of the fifteen hours allowable, a maximum of three (3) hours from an audio program. • What is the law for abandoned animals? • An animal is considered abandoned when the animal has been placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for boarding, treatment, or other care and is unclaimed by its owner or the owner’s agent and the owner or the owner’s agent has not paid the ch
• South Carolina requires that records be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years after the last entry or as otherwise provided by law. S.C. Code of Regs. 120- (C)(1) • Are there specifics in the amount of continuing education hours a veterinarian can earn? • Thirty (30) hours of continuing education hours are required biennial. • Of the thirty required hours, no more than eight (8) hours may be taken in practice management or practice building and the remaining twenty-two (22) hours must be in clinical medical courses. • Of the thirty hours, fifteen (15) hours may be obtained in distance learning programs. • Of the fifteen hours allowable, a maximum of three (3) hours from an audio program. • What is the law for abandoned animals? • An animal is considered abandoned when the animal has been placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for boarding, treatment, or other care and is unclaimed by its owner or the owner’s agent and the owner or the owner’s agent has not paid the ch
