Veterinarians are able to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) through remote methods in California. 

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The below are key guidelines for awareness:

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• A pet parent authorizes the veterinarian to assume responsibility for medical care.

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• The veterinarian is responsible for making medical judgements and developing a treatment plan.

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• The veterinarian must have sufficient info of the animal patient.

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• The pet parent agrees to have a virtual consult and is aware of the potential limitations of virtual consults.  

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• The VCPR relationship must be reestablished every 6 months to allow the veterinarian to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications. 

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