# WAC 260-70-555: WAC 260-70-555. Veterinarian practices

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_555

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 260-70-555
- **Heading:** WAC 260-70-555. Veterinarian practices
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 260 / Chapter 260-70 / Section 260-70-555

## Text

(1) A prescription drug may only be administered with a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) between the attending veterinarian, the horse owner, or their representative, and the horse. A drug may only be administered following a veterinarian exam providing treatment recommendations. The relationship requirements of a VCPR are:
(a) The veterinarian, with the consent of the owner, or their representative, has accepted responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the health of the horse;
(b) The veterinarian has sufficient knowledge of the horse to make a preliminary diagnosis of the medical condition of the horse;
(c) The veterinarian has performed an examination of the horse and has knowledge of the care of the horse;
(d) The veterinarian is available to evaluate and oversee treatment outcomes, or has made appropriate arrangements for continuing care of the horse;
(e) The relationship is maintained by veterinary visits as needed; and
(f) The veterinary judgments of the veterinarian are independent and are not dictated by the trainer or owner of the horse.
(2) The trainer and veterinarian are both responsible to ensure compliance with the requirements on drug treatments of horses, except the medical judgment to recommend a drug treatment or to prescribe a drug is the sole responsibility of the veterinarian and the decision to proceed with the drug or treatment is the responsibility of the horse owner, or their representative.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 260-70-500 WAC 260-70-500. Definitions applicable to chapter 260-70 WAC](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_500.md)
- [WAC 260-70-510 WAC 260-70-510. Equine health and safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_510.md)
- [WAC 260-70-540 WAC 260-70-540. Veterinarians' reports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_540.md)
- [WAC 260-70-545 WAC 260-70-545. Prohibited practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_545.md)
- [WAC 260-70-550 WAC 260-70-550. Medication labeling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_550.md)
- [WAC 260-70-555 WAC 260-70-555. Veterinarian practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_555.md)
- [WAC 260-70-560 WAC 260-70-560. Treatment restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_560.md)
- [WAC 260-70-570 WAC 260-70-570. All horses are subject to inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_570.md)
- [WAC 260-70-575 WAC 260-70-575. Out of competition testing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_575.md)
- [WAC 260-70-580 WAC 260-70-580. Official veterinarian's list](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_580.md)
- [WAC 260-70-590 WAC 260-70-590. Reporting to the test barn](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_590.md)
- [WAC 260-70-600 WAC 260-70-600. Sample collection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_600.md)
- [WAC 260-70-610 WAC 260-70-610. Storage and shipment of split samples](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_610.md)
- [WAC 260-70-620 WAC 260-70-620. Medication restrictions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_260_70_620.md)

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