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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is authorized, under the 1913 Virus-Serum-Toxin Act as amended by the 1985 Food Security Act, to ensure that all veterinary biologics produced in, or imported into, the United States are not worthless, contaminated, dangerous, or harmful.

State veterinary licenses are issued by the veterinary regulatory board or licensure entity within each state. Each state determines its specific prerequisites for licensure eligibility and requirements for licensure.

The mission of the Veterinary Board of Governors is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and their animals by regulating the competency and quality of veterinary healthcare providers and facilities.

The AVMA Board of Directors is charged to advise on all questions relating to veterinary medical ethics and to review the Principles periodically to ensure that they remain current and appropriate.

The OSHA rules that apply to veterinarians fall into several broad categories. First, there are administrative requirements. OSHA requires specific documentation to be kept posted and accessible to employees. Next, OSHA has more specific regulations related to the work that is performed within a veterinary hospital.

Applicants complete undergraduate coursework and the majority earn a bachelor's degree. The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at WSU is an additional four years in biomedical science and clinical training. As a high school student, you can prepare now for admission to college.