citation_inspection: 17133

Section 2.40(a)(1) Veterinary care: The written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) for this facility lacks specific guidance for the care of animals. There is no specific guidance for the parasite control and treatment of conditions for the various species, only a list of drugs. Species specific dosing and route is not included for the drugs included in the PVC. Specific guidance from the attending veterinarian is required for all drugs used by the licensee. There is no specific guidance in the PVC for the method of euthanasia to be used by the facility, including its use, equipment, and the personnel trained and authorized to perform the euthanasia for the various species. Specific guidance and training in the procedure for euthanasia by the attending veterinarian is required to ensure animals are humanely euthanized according to the latest AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (2013 edition). Additional specific guidance is required for the Program of Veterinary Care. Failure to have specific accurate guidance does not ensure the attending veterinarian is aware of the current practices at the facility and also does not ensure the facility has accurate guidance to provide adequate veterinary care to the animals. Correct this by developing and implementing a complete, accurate Program of Veterinary Care for all species housed at the facility. Correct by November 20, 2015.