Veterinarian Resources

Licensing

• Veterinary Licensing

Disease Reporting

Veterinarians report certain diseases in animals to the Washington State Department of Agriculture as per Chapter 16-70 WAC. The Washington State Department of Agriculture notifies Washington State Department of Health of reports of animal disease with potential public health significance as per WAC 246-101-805.

• Reportable Diseases (WSDA)
• Submit a Reportable Disease (WSDA)

Zoonotic Disease Prevention

• Zoonotic Disease Prevention Laws and Rules
• Zoonotic Disease Topics and Educational Materials
  • Guide for Veterinary Offices - Handling Calls about Bat Encounters (PDF)
  • Guide for Veterinary Offices - Protocol for Potential Rabies Exposures (PDF)

More Resources

Local Links

• Local Health Departments
• Washington State Department of Agriculture
• Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Washington State Veterinarian Medical Association

National Links

• American Veterinarian Medical Association
• Iowa State University - Center for Food Security and Public Health
• National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians
• One Health Initiative
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
• USGS National Wildlife Health Center