Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-6507
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Injured or sick animal; action by veterinarian
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A. If a licensed veterinarian is called or by his own action comes upon an animal that is sick or injured and the owner of such animal cannot be immediately located, then the licensed veterinarian, in his professional judgment, may treat, hospitalize or euthanize the animal without the permission of the owner. The veterinarian shall make such reports and keep such records of such sick or injured animals as may be prescribed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine, including the information required under subsection B of § 3.2-6557 .
B. In no event shall a licensed veterinarian who has acted in good faith and properly exercised professional judgment regarding an animal be subject to liability for his actions in: (i) acting in accordance with subsection A; or (ii) reporting cases of suspected cruelty to animals.
1984, c. 492, § 29-213.46; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.76; 1999, c. 620 ; 2008, c. 860 .
B. In no event shall a licensed veterinarian who has acted in good faith and properly exercised professional judgment regarding an animal be subject to liability for his actions in: (i) acting in accordance with subsection A; or (ii) reporting cases of suspected cruelty to animals.
1984, c. 492, § 29-213.46; 1987, c. 488, § 3.1-796.76; 1999, c. 620 ; 2008, c. 860 .
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