Commission hears update on K9 care scope and regional protocol work

Sep 24, 2026

Members heard that Virginia has added K9 care into EMS scope-of-practice discussions and that a small regional working group, including a veterinarian from Virginia Tech, is developing regional K9 care protocols; more meetings are planned in January.

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Commissioners were briefed on early regional work to define K9 medical care within EMS scope of practice. Members said a small working group recently met that includes an attendee from Virginia Tech's veterinary service to help design regional protocols and training.

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