§ 4870 Veterinarian Wellness Program Compliance

Business and Professions Code·California

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•Vets and vet techs who join a wellness program must follow the treatment plan given to them.
•If they don’t follow the plan, they can be kicked out of the program.

Example

A vet joins a wellness program to help with stress but stops going to counseling sessions.

Since the vet didn’t follow the treatment plan, they can be removed from the program.

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§ 4870 Veterinarian Wellness Program Compliance

Each veterinarian and registered veterinary technician who requests participation in a wellness program shall agree to cooperate with the treatment program designed by a wellness evaluation committee. Any failure to comply with the provisions of a treatment program may result in termination of the veterinarian’s or registered veterinary technician’s participation in a program. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 631, Sec. 33. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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treatment termination evaluation participation

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4870.

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