New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 16-9.3b

a. “Hospital”, then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment, shall be equipped to provide housing and nursing care during illness and convalescence or major surgery, and shall be solidly constructed with adequate space and safeguards for patients, clients, and personnel;

b. “Clinic”, then the facility shall be able to provide examination, diagnostic and prophylactic services and medical and surgical treatment on an out patient basis;

c. “Mobile”, then the facility shall be movable, shall be directed by a veterinarian or group of veterinarians, and shall be associated with a clinic or hospital within reasonable proximity to the area served by the facility;

d. “Medical center”, then the facility shall be staffed by one or more veterinarians who perform scientific research and conduct advanced education programs and shall provide all services available in hospital or clinical facilities;

e. “Emergency”, then the facility shall be open after hours, as defined by the board, weekends, and bank holidays and shall have a veterinarian on the premises and all standards applying to animal hospitals shall apply.