Federal · Title 10 — Armed Forces

10 U.S.C. § 1060c: Provision of veterinary services

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A veterinary professional described in subsection (b) may provide veterinary services in any State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, without regard to where such veterinary professional or the patient animal are located, if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized duties of such veterinary professional for the Department of Defense. a member of the armed forces, a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, or otherwise credentialed and privileged at a Federal veterinary institution or location designated by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this section; or a member of the National Guard performing training or duty under section 502(f) of title 32 ; certified as a veterinary professional by a certification recognized by the Secretary of Defense; and currently licensed by a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States to provide veterinary services.

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