(a) The animal has been brought to the veterinarian or veterinary technician by a person other than the owner of the animal; and
(b) The veterinarian or veterinary technician does not know who owns the animal or is unable to contact an owner of the animal before a decision must be made with respect to emergency treatment or euthanasia.
(2) The immunity granted by this section applies to:
(a) Any injury to an animal or death of an animal that results from acts or omissions of the veterinarian or veterinary technician in providing treatment to the animal; and
(b) The euthanasia of a seriously injured or seriously ill animal.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, this section does not apply to any act or omission of a veterinarian or veterinary technician that constitutes gross negligence in providing treatment to an animal.
(4) A veterinarian is completely immune from any civil liability for the decision to euthanize an animal under the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section. [1997 c.243 ยง2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians
Section 686.010 - Definitions.
Section 686.030 - Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine.
Section 686.045 - Qualifications for license.
Section 686.055 - Application for license; retaining application and examination papers.
Section 686.065 - Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants.
Section 686.075 - Examination of applicants; rules.
Section 686.085 - Serving internship before being eligible for license.
Section 686.110 - Renewal of licenses or permits.
Section 686.120 - Grounds for discipline.
Section 686.130 - "Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" defined.
Section 686.150 - Disciplinary sanctions.
Section 686.155 - Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule; rules.
Section 686.170 - Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter.
Section 686.210 - Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board; rules.
Section 686.255 - Fees; how determined.
Section 686.360 - Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician; rules.
Section 686.370 - Examination for license; rules.
Section 686.375 - Veterinary technician license; fee; rules.
Section 686.410 - Continuing education required; rules.
Section 686.435 - Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility; rules.
Section 686.440 - Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment.
Section 686.442 - Legislative findings.
Section 686.450 - Definitions.
Section 686.455 - Duty to report aggravated animal abuse.
Section 686.460 - Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse.
Section 686.465 - Immunity for reporting in good faith.
Section 686.600 - Requirements for veterinary facility; inspections; fees; rules.