Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Chapter 700-14 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Rule 700-14-.03 - Indirect Supervision
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Indirect supervision means the duly licensed veterinarian is not on the premises but has given either written or oral instructions for the treatment of the animal patient and the animal has been examined by a licensed veterinarian at such times as acceptable veterinary medical practice requires, consistent with the particular delegated health care task.
(2) A veterinary technician working under the direction, supervision and control of a duly licensed veterinarian may provide the following animal patient care under indirect supervision:
(3) A veterinary technician working under the direction, supervision and control of a duly licensed veterinarian may provide the following emergency animal patient care under indirect supervision:
(4) Grooming procedures and non-invasive skin (topical) treatment; and
(5) Handling of biohazardous waste materials.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-25, 43-50-3, 43-50-21, 43-50-24, 43-50-51, 43-50-54.