37-18-309. Supervision of licensed veterinary technician -- failure to comply.
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37-18-309 . Supervision of licensed veterinary technician -- failure to comply.
(1)A veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for determining whether tasks delegated to a licensed veterinary technician are:
(a)within the employees' training, expertise, and skills;
(b)allowed by rule under direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision; and
(c)clearly defined by written orders, established office protocols, or verbal directions in the case of an emergency.
(2)Even in a case of emergency, a veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for authorizing the licensed veterinary technician to perform only those duties within the employees' scope of practice as provided in 37-18-702 or by rule.
(3)A veterinarian subject to this section may be cited for unprofessional conduct for failure to comply with this section.