The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the Washington state veterinary board of governors.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
(4) "Veterinary medication clerk" means a person who has satisfactorily completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the pharmacy quality assurance commission and designed to prepare persons to perform certain nondiscretionary functions defined by the board and used in the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs (except controlled substances as defined in or under chapter 69.50 RCW) associated with the practice of veterinary medicine.
(5) "Veterinary technician" means a person who is licensed by the board upon meeting the requirements of RCW 18.92.128.
[ 2013 c 19 s 43; 2007 c 235 s 1; 2000 c 93 s 9; 1993 c 78 s 1; 1991 c 332 s 40; 1991 c 3 s 238; 1983 c 102 s 1; 1979 c 158 s 71; 1974 ex.s. c 44 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 50 s 1; 1959 c 92 s 2; 1941 c 71 s 21; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 10040-21. Formerly RCW 18.92.010, part.]
Notes:
Captions not law—1991 c 332: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Animal patient" means any animal under the care and treatment of a veterinarian.
(2) "Board" means the Washington state veterinary board of governors.
(3) "Client" means the animal patient's owner, owner's agent, or other person presenting the animal patient for care.
(4) "Commercial operation" means any business, facility, or agricultural activity involved in the production, testing, livestock breeding, or sale of animals and materials derived from them for economic gain.
(5) "Department" means the department of health.
(6) "Livestock" means horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, bison, sheep, goats, swine, rabbits, llamas, alpacas, ratites, poultry, waterfowl, game birds, and other species so designated by statute.
(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
(8) "Teleadvice" means the provision of any health information, opinion, guidance, or recommendation concerning prudent future actions that are not specific to a particular animal patient's health, illness, or injury.
(9) "Telehealth" means the overarching term that encompasses all uses of technology geared to remotely deliver health information or education. Telehealth encompasses a broad variety of technologies and tactics to deliver virtual medical, health, and education services. Telehealth is not a specific service, but a collection of tools which allow veterinarians to enhance care and education delivery. Telehealth encompasses teleadvice, telemedicine, and teletriage.
(10) "Veterinary medication clerk" means a person who has satisfactorily completed a board-approved training program developed in consultation with the pharmacy quality assurance commission and designed to prepare persons to perform certain nondiscretionary functions defined by the board and used in the dispensing of legend and nonlegend drugs (except controlled substances as defined in or under chapter 69.50 RCW) associated with the practice of veterinary medicine.
(11) "Veterinary technician" means a person who is licensed by the board upon meeting the requirements of RCW 18.92.128.
[ 2026 c 202 s 2; 2013 c 19 s 43; 2007 c 235 s 1; 2000 c 93 s 9; 1993 c 78 s 1; 1991 c 332 s 40; 1991 c 3 s 238; 1983 c 102 s 1; 1979 c 158 s 71; 1974 ex.s. c 44 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 50 s 1; 1959 c 92 s 2; 1941 c 71 s 21; Rem. Supp. 1941 s 10040-21. Formerly RCW 18.92.010, part.]
Notes:
Effective date—2026 c 202: See note following RCW 18.92.290.
Captions not law—1991 c 332: See note following RCW 18.130.010.