§ 4860 Veterinarian Impairment Rehabilitation Program

Business and Professions Code·California

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•The law helps vets and vet techs who have problems with drugs or alcohol.
•They get treatment instead of punishment so they can safely go back to work.
•The goal is to keep animals and people safe while helping these workers.

Example

A vet who drinks too much alcohol and makes mistakes at work.

Instead of losing their job forever, they can go to rehab and get help. If they get better, they can work again as long as they don’t put animals or people in danger.

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§ 4860 Veterinarian Impairment Rehabilitation Program

It is the intent of the Legislature that the board seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians with impairment due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol, affecting competency so that veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians so afflicted may be treated and returned to the practice of veterinary medicine in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 65. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4860.

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