Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Veterinary Medicine – General Rules
Rule Set 2021-57 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Friday, February 25, 2022
09:00 AM
G. Mennen Williams Building Auditorium
525 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Veterinary Medicine – General Rules rule set.
The amendments to the rules clarify and revise the requirements for providing a telehealth service,
update examination and educational standards, and clarify the requirements for licensure, licensure by
endorsement, limited licensure, and relicensure. The proposed rules also amend the licensure by
endorsement rule to add the requirements for a Canadian-licensed applicant and require an applicant for
licensure by endorsement or relicensure to disclose each license, registration, or certification in a health
profession or specialty issued by any other jurisdiction or entity and require the applicant to demonstrate
that no disciplinary proceedings are currently pending and that any prior sanction has been satisfied
before being licensed by endorsement or relicensed. The amendments also provide the standards for
supervision of a veterinary technician and limited licensee, establish the requirements for delegating a
duty to and providing supervision of a veterinary student and veterinary assistant, and clarify the
licensee’s duties pertaining to an animal patient’s medical records.
By the authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by MCL
333.16145, 333.16215, 333.16287, and 333.18813, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9,
1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 2/25/2022 at 05:00PM.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing– Boards and
Committees Section, Attention: Departmental Specialist
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make
arrangements.