New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 16-8.3

a. Every veterinary facility in the State shall post its normal business hours in a conspicuous location easily visible to the public.

c. As used in this section:

“Domestic companion animal” means any animal commonly referred to as a “pet,” which has been bought, bred, raised or otherwise acquired, in accordance with local ordinances and State and federal law, for the primary purpose of providing companionship to the owner, rather than for business or agricultural purposes.

“Normal business hours” means the times posted at a veterinary facility indicating the hours that the veterinary facility is open for business with supervising staff available.

“Veterinarian” means any person engaged in the licensed practice of veterinary medicine as defined by R.S.45:16-8.1.

“Veterinary facility” means any place or establishment, operated on a for-profit basis, where a domestic companion animal, which is not owned by either the proprietor or care-giving veterinarian, is treated, temporarily sheltered, fed, and watered for veterinary care purposes. “Veterinary facility” may include an animal or veterinary facility as defined in section 1 of P.L.1983, c. 98 (C.45:16-1.1).

d. A veterinarian who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this section shall be subject to a public reprimand by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and any other penalties the board imposes.