Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 638 - Veterinarians
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
Section 638.059 - Licensed veterinary technician employed by animal control agency or society for prevention of cruelty to animals

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 638.059

Current through September 16, 2024

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a licensed veterinary technician who is an employee of an animal control agency or a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS may, before an animal is examined by a licensed veterinarian and in accordance with written protocols for first-aid treatments which must be approved by each veterinarian employed by or contracted with the agency or society:

(a) Obtain initial vital signs of the animal when the animal enters the custody of the agency or society;

(b) Apply bandages to the animal and remove sutures or staples;

(c) Administer topical and oral medications, other than controlled substances and intravenous fluids, to the animal;

(d) Collect clinical specimens from the animal;

(e) Administer vaccinations orally, by injection or nasal installation to the animal; and

(f) Implant subcutaneous identification microchips into the animal.

2. A licensed veterinary technician described in subsection 1 may not perform the tasks described in subsection 1 unless the employing agency or society has:

(a) Applied to the Board for authorization for licensed veterinary technicians employed by the society or agency to perform the tasks described in subsection 1; and

(b) Received such authorization from the Board.

3. The Board may revoke any authorization granted pursuant to subsection 2 after inspecting any agency or society that has received such authorization.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R088-07, eff. 4-17-2008; A by R116-23A, eff. 2/13/2024

NRS 638.070, 638.124

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