New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter B - Regulation of Professions
Part 62 - Veterinary Medicine
Section 62.7 - Practice of veterinary technology
Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 62.7
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Functions. The functions of a veterinary technician may include, but shall not be limited to:
(1) collecting of appropriate specimens and
performing laboratory procedures in clinical pathology and
histopathology;
(2) exposing
radiographic film;
(3) preparing
and administering medications on medical orders of the supervising
veterinarian;
(4) assisting in
medical procedures;
(5) inducing
and maintaining anesthesia under the onsite supervision of the licensed
veterinarian; and
(6) assisting in
surgical procedures in the physical presence of the licensed
veterinarian.
(b) Supervision. The functions of a veterinary technician shall be performed pursuant to the direction and under the general supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Such general supervision shall not be construed to require the physical presence of the supervising veterinarian at the time and place where such services are performed except as required by this Part.
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