Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 700 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Chapter 700-15 - SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES OF VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Rule 700-15-.01 - Immediate Supervision

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 700-15-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) Immediate Supervision means that the duly licensed veterinarian is in audible and visual range of the animal patient and the person treating the animal.

(a) A duly licensed veterinarian is responsible to assure that the following tasks being performed by Veterinary Assistants is under immediate supervision:
1. Surgical assistance;

2. Maintenance of anesthesia;

3. Application of splints and slings;

4. Dental extractions not requiring sectioning of the tooth or the resectioning of bone;

5. Euthanasia;

6. Blood or blood componenet collection and preparation for transfusion;

7. Administration and application of treatments, drugs, medications, and immunological agents by IV routes;

8. Collection of urine by cystocentesis or catherization; and

9. Administration of blood or blood components to animal patients.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-25, 43-50-3, 43-50-21, 43-50-61 to 43-50-63.

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