- All duties performed by a veterinary student must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this article 315. A veterinary student may:
- Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and
- Perform surgery, only if the student is competent and has the necessary training and experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
- It is unlawful for a veterinary student to participate in the operation of a branch office, clinic, or allied establishment unless the veterinary student is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1634, § 1, effective October 1.
Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-64-116 as it existed prior to 2019.