156.076 DIRECT SUPERVISION; UNLICENSED VETERINARY EMPLOYEES.
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156.076 DIRECT SUPERVISION; UNLICENSED VETERINARY EMPLOYEES.
(a)An unlicensed veterinary employee may only administer medication or render auxiliary or supporting assistance under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician.
(b)This section does not prohibit:
(1)the performance of generalized nursing tasks ordered by the veterinarian and performed by an unlicensed employee on inpatient animals during the hours when a veterinarian is not on the premises; or
(2)under emergency conditions, an unlicensed employee from rendering lifesaving aid and treatment to an animal in the absence of a veterinarian if the animal is in a life-threatening condition and requires immediate treatment to sustain life or prevent further injury.