Useful Links

Section: VETERINARIANS

International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA) - Bismark, ND
Formerly the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (NBVME)
Website: ICVA
Information on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
Phone: (701) 224-0332

 

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards - Kansas City, MO
Website: AAVSB

1. North Americal Veterinary Licensure Examination (NAVLE) score transfer information
   Phone: (877) 698-8482 or (816) 931-1504
2. Information for graduates from non-accredited veterinary schools/colleges - PAVE

 

American Veterinary Medical Association

1. List of AVMA Accredited Veterinary Schools/Colleges for Veterinarians
2. Information for graduates from non-accredited veterinary schools/colleges - ECFVG

 

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
Offers continuing education; handles legislative matters; has an ethics and grievance committee available to members only.
Phone: (800) 446-2862 or (919) 851-5850
Website: NCVMA

 

USDA / APHIS / VS
Pet Travel
Animal Health Certificates for Travel
Find an Accredited Veterinarian

Export Live Animals other than Pets
International Regulations

Veterinary Accreditation Information
Accreditation Program
Phone: (919) 855-7700 or (919) 855-7100
NVAP Coordinators by State

ATTENTION
The NC State Veterinarian's Office receives many questions about what Health Certificates can be used to export animals to other states. NC Dept. of Agriculture has compiled the following list of paper and electronic certificates of veterinary inspection that are approved for exporting animals from North Carolina.

Paper
NCDA&CS issues a paper, livestock and poultry interstate certificate of veterinary inspection for a fee. It does not provide for companion animal interstate movement. To order ICVIs, call 919.707.3250.

Electronic
The following electronic certificates of veterinary inspection have been approved for use in North Carolina by the State Veterinarian's Office

VETERINARY SERVICES PROCESS STREAMLINING (VSPS)
1. VSPS is administered by the USDA APHIS
2. VSPS is FREE to all users
3. VSPS can be used to create Interstate Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (ICVI) for large animals
4. VSPS is approved in all 50 states
5. VSPS does not currently provide ICVIs or laboratory testing forms for companion animals such as cats and dogs
View the VSPS website PDF for more information

GlobalVetLINK, LLC (GVL)
1. Accredited Practitioners may subscribe to GVL for a monthly access fee and a per certificate usage fee. Veterinary Assistants and other practice staff are free of charge; 
2. Animal owners can access their certificates for free through MyVetLINK
3. Allows practitioners and their clients uninterrupted access to their records online
4. Creates ICVIs for small and large animals
5. Meets USDA requirements and regulations, accepted by all 50 states
6. Precise identification including digital photos and brand images
7. Mobile capability
Visit GlobalVetLINK or call 515.817.5703 to create an account

AgView CVI
1. Creates ICVIs for small and large animals
2. Offers a user-friendly interface for digitally entering animal health certificate data
3. ICVIs can be created offline, allowing veterinarians to use their mobile device to create ICVIs in the field
4. Beginning January 1, 2019, there is a flat rate charge of $3.00 per ICVI written
5. Clinic accounts allow for veterinarian and animal health support staff to collaborate on ICVI creation and submission, creating a more efficient ICVI process for practices
6. AgView is available on iOS, Android, and desktop platforms
7. Creates ICVIs for small and large animals
Visit the AgView CVI website or TAMU for more information.

 

NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Veterinary Division)
Veterinarians are required to report the diagnosis of certain diseases to the State Veterinarian
Read more...
Phone: (919) 707-3250

Important COVID-19 Update from the Department of Agriculture

Memo from NC State Veterinarian

1. Livestock Phone: (919) 707-3250
2. Animal Welfare Section Phone: (919) 707-3280
3. Spay & Neuter Program
4. FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
5. Veterinary Division
6. Veterinary Feed Directive
   

 

STOP Act
STOP Act Information per 90-113.74(d)

G. S. 90-106. Prescriptions and Labeling

Opioid Safety STOP Act Crosswalk 12 2017

CDC’s Guidelines of Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Controlled Substance Reporting System: Dispensing of controlled substances require reporting to the NC DHHS CSRS. You may notify the CSRS Utilization team for questions / concerns at CSRS.Utilization@dhhs.nc.gov.

Veterinarian Dispenser Guide

 

The issues of CBDs
Consider this...
           

FDA warns 15 companies for illegally selling various products containing cannabidiol as agency details safety concerns

 

NC Department of Revenue | Privilege License
General Information: (877) 252-3052

NCDOR, PO Box 25000, Raleigh, NC 27640-0640

1. 'Privilege License Tax' Information & Application
2. 'Privilege License Tax' RENEWAL NOTICE: What should I do?

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Section: VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

American Veterinary Medical Association AVMA
List of AVMA accredited college/school programs for Veterinary Technicians

 

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards AAVSB
Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) score transfer information
Phone: (877) 698-8482
How to prepare for the VTNE

 

North Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians NCAVT

 

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Section: MISCELLANEOUS

Personal Health & Wellness
Includes 'After Hours' Contact Information

NC DHHS - Department of Health and Human Services
Divison of Public Health / Epidemiology (RABIES)
Phone: (919) 733-3419  also AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY

1. Rabies Tag Order Form | Alerts & Hot Topics | Manuals & Guides | Support Services
2. Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology
3. Vaccination Requirements & Guidelines
4. Diseases & Topics
   
   

NC DHHS REQUIRED REPORTING OF CONTROLLED DRUGS
Began June 3, 2019  Read more re: STOP Act...
1. User Support Manual
2. Quick Reference Guide
3. MODULE-1: Registration Login & Add New Users
4. MODULE-2: Data Submission

DHHS E-mail: NCCSRS@dhhs.nc.gov
DHHS Phone: 855.962.4767

 

USP 800
In North Carolina, the enforcement of USP 800 will be through OSHA and/or the NC Board of Pharmacy

Specific information from USP and the Hazardous Drug Consensus Group can be found at the following:
https://www.usp.org/sites/default/files/usp/document/our-work/healthcare-quality-safety/general-chapter-800.pdf

https://compoundingtoday.com/Compliance/HDCS_Consensus_Statement.pdf

The following is an excellent informational piece from Blue Pearl regarding USP 800 and Veterinarians:
https://bluepearlvet.com/medical-library-for-dvms/usp-chapter-hazardous-drugs-handling-in-healthcare-setting/

 

NC DHHS - Drug Control Unit
State agency that registers and inspects facilities if two (2) or more veterinarians work out of the same cache of controlled drugs.
Customer Service Center: 800.662.7030

 

NC DHHS - Radiation Protection Section
Phone: (919) 814-2250

1. Guidelines for Written Safety Program
2. Quick Links
3. Steps to Install X-Ray Equipment / Register a Facility
4. Registration Memorandum
5. MEMO re: Registrant Requirement to Verify Service Provider Registration

 

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
FAQ - Animal Importation / Exportation

 

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations

Federal agency that registers veterinarians for controlled substances.
Every person or entity that handles controlled substances must be registered with DEA or be exempt by regulation from registration. To obtain a DEA registration, a practitioner must apply using a DEA-Form 224.
Request Order Forms
Registration Q&A

PUBLICATIONS & MANUALS
Q&A For Prescribing Practitioners 
Veterinarians and the DEA

Greensboro, NC Phone: (336) 547-4219
Registration Assistance Phone: (888) 869-9935


Diversion Control Division - Field Office Contact Search
Atlanta, GA Phone: (404) 893-7165

1. Registration Q&A
2. Use of hospital's DEA number: Read more... PAGE 43
3. On-line Registration Applications (New & Renewal)
4. Questions and Answers
5. Q&A for Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) 
6. Request Order Forms
7. Theft/Loss of controlled substances must be reported to DEA. Submit DEA Form-106 and follow all DEA regulations regarding this matter.
   
   

   The NC Drug Control Unit advises registrants to submit a copy of the DEA Form 106 to our office at the address below. In addition, all registrants may contact their local or state law enforcement agencies.
       ATTN: Drug Control Unit
       Mail Service Center 3008
       Raleigh, NC 27699

8. Form-222 used for ordering Schedule I and II controlled substances.
   Q&A re: DEA Form-222             
   Example of DEA Form-222 created by Midwest Veterinary Supply   
   
   
   ATTENTION: As of October 30, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration is implementing the mandatory use of a single sheet DEA 222 Order Form and the triplicate DEA Order Forms will no longer be available or utilized as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations §1305.20(a).
   
   If you are needing to place an order for the newly implemented DEA Order Forms, please use the following link to complete your request https://apps.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/webforms2/spring/orderFormsLogin.
   
   If you are needing to relinquish unused triplicate DEA Order Forms, please send them to DEA Registration Section, 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152.         
9. Termination of Registration    
10. Disposing Controlled Substances / Expired Narcotics - Do not throw them away with your office trash!
    DEA Drug Disposal Information
    
    How do I dispose of expired/unwanted substances?
    Contact a NC-DCU agent at 984-236-5100 or e-mail NCCSAREG@dhhs.nc.gov and submit DEA Form-41 to the DEA office, using a DEA registered controlled substances disposal form OR re-distribute to the original supplying/manufacturing company where the chemical was obtained.
    
    

    DEA LIST OF REVERSE DISTRIBUTORS

     

American Heartworm Society
     Heartworm Guidelines

 

NC Division of Waste Management
Phone: (919) 707-8200
1. Solid Waste Section     
2. Medical Waste Section
3. Hazardous Waste Section
4. Alternative Medical Waste Treatment Technologies Section

 

US Department of Labor - Washington, DC
Phone: (800) 321-6742
Website: OSHA

NC Department of Labor
Phone: (919) 807-2796 or (800) 625-2267
Website: NCDOL

 

NC Board of Pharmacy
Phone: (919) 246-1050

1. Website: NCBOP
2. Compounding See Administrative Code 21 NCAC 46.1810
3. Oct. 6, 2021:
   FDA Issues Revised Draft Guidance on Hosptial & Health System Compounding
4. Question:  Must a veterinary prescription contain a DEA number for non-controlled drugs or an NPI number?
   Answer:  No.   
   A veterinarian (or, for that matter, any other health care provider) who writes a prescription for a drug that is not a controlled substance does not need a DEA number to do so. Nor does North Carolina law require a DEA number to appear on a prescription for a non-controlled substance. Historically, there had been some confusion on this latter point under North Carolina law, but that confusion was laid to rest in 2008, as detailed in the FAQs at http://www.ncbop.org/faqs/Pharmacist/faq_DEANoOnNoncontrolledRX.htm.
   

 

US Food and Drug Administration - Silver Springs, MD
Phone: (888) 463-6332
Website: FDA