For DEA-registered veterinary practices handling controlled substances — clinic or mobile. Clear, inspection-aligned guidance for documentation, security, and dispensing.
Trusted by over 250 veterinary practices nationwide for clear, inspection-aligned DEA compliance guidance.
Why this manual is different
Most resources explain “the rules.” This manual shows you how to operate—the way real veterinary practices actually function.
You’ll get:
Straightforward guidance (written for busy clinics, not attorneys)
Workflow-focused compliance you can implement immediately
Mobile/field considerations for equine and farm-call realities
Staff-friendly structure for onboarding, refreshers, and consistency
Who it’s for
Built for DEA registrants across veterinary medicine, including:
Small animal clinics
Mixed practices
Equine + mobile/field veterinarians
Emergency/specialty hospitals
Multi-doctor / multi-shift practices
If you’ve ever asked: “Are we doing this right?”—this manual was written for you.
What you can expect inside
A clear, organized guide that covers the full controlled substance lifecycle in veterinary practice, including:
Foundations that matter: Controlled Substances Act basics, the closed system, and practical Schedule I–V implications
Registration clarity: who must register, multiple locations, mobility concepts, associates, and common pitfalls
Daily operations: administering, dispensing, and prescribing—plus Schedule II vs. III–V realities, agents, and telemedicine considerations
Recordkeeping + inventory: separation of records, inventories, usage logs, mobile logs, error correction, and reconciliation
Security + diversion prevention: clinic storage, treatment areas/crash carts, mobile security, access control, and common weaknesses
When things go wrong: theft/loss concepts, breakage/wastage, expired substances, and internal response to suspected diversion
Inspection readiness: what visits typically focus on, how to prepare documentation, self-audits, and responding to deficiencies
Policies + training: SOP structure, role assignments, training expectations, and documenting training
Scenarios + tools: realistic clinic scenarios plus checklists and template concepts to help you implement fast
What this helps you achieve
By using the manual to standardize workflows, practices typically see:
Stronger documentation across staff and shifts
Fewer discrepancies and clearer accountability
A program that feels organized, defensible, and inspection-ready
Make compliance easier—starting this week
You don’t need a full overhaul to get value. Start with one area (dispensing records, mobile logs, access control), implement the steps, and build from there.
