House Bill No. 1033 aims to amend the existing law regarding the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by re-creating the Board and extending its termination date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2030. This extension is in accordance with the Oklahoma Sunset Law, which governs the regulation and enforcement of veterinary medicine practices in the state. The bill outlines the Board's responsibilities, including determining qualifications for veterinary practice and addressing unlawful practices, while emphasizing the importance of protecting public health, safety, and welfare.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that Board members do not participate in decisions that could affect their personal interests or those of their relatives or associates. It mandates the adoption and annual review of a conflict of interest policy by the Board, with legal counsel's advice, to uphold the integrity of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act. The legislation reinforces that the practice of veterinary medicine is a privilege granted by the state, not a natural right, and underscores the Board's primary obligation to protect the public from unprofessional or unlawful practices in the field.