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Veterinary Establishment (Premise Permit) (VM 2)
This application is used by individuals that want to open a permanent or mobile animal hospital or clinic. The applicant must submit the name of a licensed veterinarian who will be responsible for the management of the hospital or clinic. A temporary license will be issued, it will be valid for 120 days or until the required inspection has been successfully completed. * Do not apply more than 90 days before premise will be ready for inspection, expired temporary permits cannot be extended and a new application will be required.
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- See Rule Chapter 61G18-15, Florida Administrative Code for Sanitation and Safety Requirements.
- SUPERVISORY CONTROL: All premise permit applications must list the licensed veterinarian that will be responsible for the management of the establishment.
- CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: If the owner of the establishment is not a Florida-licensed veterinarian a background check will be conducted.
FEE:
Pay the required fee as provided in the application. If
applying online, you can pay with a credit card or electronic check. If mailing
your application, please include a check payable to the Department of Business
and Professional Regulation.
APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.
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Do not apply more than 90 days before premise will be
ready for inspection, expired temporary permits cannot be extended and a new
application will be required.
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| If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form. |
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:: Email: :: Customer Contact Center: 850.487.1395
The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer. Copyright ©2023 Department of Business and Professional Regulation - State of Florida.
Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail.
If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
Please see our page to determine if you are affected by this change.
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