APHIS 7002 (AUG 20 Program of Veterinary Care

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEATH INSPECTION SERVICE
ANIMAL CARE

PROGRAM OF VETERINARY CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
For use of this form, see 9 CFR 2.40 (Animal Welfare Regulations, Title 9, Subchapter A, Part III, Subpart D, Section 2.40)
The attending veterinarian shall have the authority and establish, maintain, and supervise programs of disease control and prevention, pest
and parasite control, pre-procedural and post-procedural care, nutrition, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care for all animals on the premises of
the licensee/registrant. A written program of adequate veterinary care between the licensee/registrant and the doctor of veterinary medicine shall be
established. By law, such programs must include regularly scheduled visits to the premises by the veterinarian. Scheduled visits and daily
observations are required to monitor animal health and husbandry.
This optional form or an equivalent format may be used to meet the requirement for a written Program of Veterinary Care. This form may be used as a
guideline for developing and writing the veterinary care plan for your animals.
Pages or blocks which do not apply to the facility should be marked N/A. If the space provided is not adequate for a specific topic, additional sheets
may be added. Ensure the additional sheets include Section and Item Numbers.
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SECTION I. PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT
Licensee/Registrant

Veterinarian

Name

Name

Business Name

Clinic Name

USDA License/Registration Number

State License Number

Mailing Address

Business Address

City, State, and Zip Code

City, State, and Zip Code

Home Telephone

Business Telephone

Business Telephone

Email Address

Email Address

Emergency Care - Describe provisions for emergency, weekend, and holiday care:

The veterinarian will conduct regular visits to all premises where animals are kept to assess and ensure the adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care
and use at the following frequency (REQUIRED FOR DOGS: not less than once every 12 months):

Physical examinations will be performed at the following frequency (REQUIRED FOR DOGS: Hands-on physical exam at least once every 12 months;
REQUIRED FOR MARINE MAMMALS: Visual exam at least once every 6 months; CETACEANS & SIRENIANS require physical exam at least once every 12 months):

SECTION II. ATTENDING VETERINARIAN SIGNATURE (REQUIRED FOR DOGS)

I have read and completed this Program of Veterinary Care and understand my responsibilities as an attending veterinarian. (9 CFR § 1.1)
Printed Name

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Signature

Date

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SECTION III. COVERED SPECIES

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List all species for which this document applies:

SECTION IV. VACCINATIONS
List the species, disease, and frequency of vaccinations, for example, 2 doses 4 weeks apart or annually. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.
INITIAL SERIES
SPECIES
DISEASE/PRODUCT
BOOSTER
Dogs (REQUIRED)

Rabies

Dogs (REQUIRED)

Parvovirus

Dogs (REQUIRED)

Distemper

SECTION V. DISEASE SURVEILLANCE & TESTING

Check if not applicable

List species with regular disease surveillance (e.g., Tuberculosis, Brucellosis), the method and frequency of testing. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.
SPECIES

DISEASE

METHOD (blood, skin test)

FREQUENCY

SECTION VI. PARASITES
List the species and frequency of sampling and treatment for the types of parasites listed below. If more space is needed, attach additional pages.
REQUIRED FOR DOGS (ADULTS AND PUPPIES): schedule for sampling and treatment of fleas, heartworm, and intestinal parasites such as worms, Coccidia, and Giardia.
SPECIES

PARASITE TYPE

FREQUENCY OF SAMPLING e.g., 10% monthly

TREATMENT(S) List all products, doses, & frequencies

Ectoparasites

(fleas, ticks, mites, lice, flies)

Blood Parasites

(heartworm, Babesia, Ehrlichia, other)

Intestinal Parasites

(fecals, deworming)

SECTION VII. GROOMING & PREVENTIVE CARE
List the types and frequencies of preventive care and treatments for the categories below. REQUIRED FOR DOGS: A schedule for care and treatment to ensure healthy and
unmatted hair coats, properly trimmed nails, clean & healthy eyes, ears, skin, and teeth. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.
GROOMING CATEGORY

SCHEDULE (e.g., monthly or every 6 months)

TREATMENT(S) List all procedures, products, or tools used

Hair Coat / Feathers
Nails / Hooves / Feet
Dental / Beak Care
Eyes & Ears
Skin
Other:

SECTION VIII. NUTRITION
List nutritional requirements, specific diets, vitamins, or supplements for the categories of animals below. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.
Neonates / Young
Healthy / Maintenance
Breeding / Nursing
Geriatric / Special Needs
Other:

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SECTION IX. NEONATAL CARE / HAND REARING

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List any special instructions for the care and handling of neonatal young, especially in the case of hand rearing. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.

SECTION X. ENRICHMENT, SPACE, EXERCISE
Describe measures to provide environmental enhancement, behavioral enrichment, socialization, and other means to promote species-typical behaviors and
psychological well-being. SEPARATE PLAN REQUIRED FOR NONHUMAN PRIMATES & BIRDS: optional forms are available to document Environment Enhancement
Programs.

List considerations for species compatibility, stocking density, or other means to provide enough space for animals to exercise and make normal postural
adjustments. SEPARATE PLAN REQUIRED FOR DOGS: optional APHIS Form 7013 Canine Exercise Plan is available. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional
pages.

SECTION XI. TREATMENTS FOR DISEASES & INJURIES
Sick, diseased, injured, or lame animals shall be provided with appropriate veterinary care or euthanized. Licensees and registrants, in consultation with their attending
veterinarians, can use appropriate methods to treat diseases and injuries. List medications authorized, their indications (e.g., as an anesthetic or to treat an infection)
and instructions for use, including dose, route (e.g, oral, intravenous, into muscle, under the skin) and frequency. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.
INDICATION/SPECIES

MEDICATION NAME

DOSE (per unit body weight)

ROUTE

FREQUENCY/DURATION COMMENTS/REVERSAL

Describe applicable capture, restraint, or other handling methods to be used in the course of prevention, control, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases and injuries:

Check if not applicable

List other medical procedures (e.g., blood collection, tail docking/dewclaw removal, blood feather removal, crop flushing, dehorning) the
licensee/registrant is authorized and has demonstrated proficiency to perform. Include instructions for the procedures along with preprocedural and post-procedural care, describe training, or other comments. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.

EUTHANASIA Licensees and registrants, in consultation with their attending veterinarians, can use methods of euthanasia that meet the definition of "euthanasia" in the Animal
Welfare Act Regulations, which allow for the use of humane methods that either:
o Produce rapid unconsciousness and subsequent death without evidence of pain or distress, OR
o Use anesthesia produced by an agent that causes painless loss of consciousness and subsequent death.
Appropriate methods may include, but are not limited to, those described in the AVMA Guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals.
EUTHANASIA WILL BE CARRIED OUT BY THE:

VETERINARIAN

LICENSEE/REGISTRANT

Check if not applicable Describe method(s) of euthanasia the licensee/registrant is authorized and has demonstrated proficiency to perform including instructions, drugs or
anesthetics to be used, routes, dosages, and other details, training, or comments. More space is on page 4; if needed, attach additional pages.

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E. ADDITIONAL PROGRAM TOPICS – THE FOLLOWING TOPICS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE FORMULATION OF THE PROGRAM OF VETERINARY CARE:

SECTION XII. TRANSPORTATION

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Specify considerations such as temperature, ventilation, space, any sedatives or medications, or other means to ensure the health and well-being of animals during transport:

SECTION XIII. BIOSECURITY
Describe measures to prevent the introduction or to control spread of disease among animals at the facility. These may include, but not be limited to, quarantine/isolation,
sanitization, pest control, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and other infection control measures. Consider also listing zoonotic disease risks.

SECTION XIV. WATER QUALITY
List specific instructions for water quality standards, treatments, sampling & testing procedures, or other measures to ensure water supports health and well-being:

SECTION XV. OTHER TOPICS
Provide any additional information on topics not covered elsewhere on this form:
Species-Specific Diseases (pododermatitis, wet tail, etc.):

Species-Specific Behavioral Concerns:

Population Management / Genetics:

Reproductive Husbandry:

Necessary Facility, Personnel, Equipment, and Services

Other Topics:

ADDITIONAL VACCINES
SPECIES

DISEASE

INITIAL SERIES

BOOSTER

ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS
MEDICATION NAME

INDICATION/SPECIES

DOSE (per unit body weight)

ROUTE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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FREQUENCY

COMMENTS/REVERSAL