Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1730 - Veterinary Examiners
Chapter 1730-05 - General Rules Governing Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians
Section 1730-05-.01 - DEFINITIONS

(1) Animal Control Agency - A county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound, or a private humane society with administrative or contractual arrangements with or support of a local government agency, or a state county or municipal law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof which temporarily houses stray, unwanted, or injured animals.

(2) Applicant - An Animal Euthanasia Technician seeking certification by the Board that has submitted an official application and paid the application fee.

(3) Board - The Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

(4) Certificate - Document issued to an applicant who successfully completes the certification process. The certificate takes the form of an "artistically designed" certificate as well as other versions bearing an expiration date.

(5) Certificate Holder - Any person who has been lawfully issued a certificate to practice as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician in the State of Tennessee.

(6) Certified Animal Control Agency (C.A.C.A.) - A county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound or animal control agency, private humane society, state, county or municipal law enforcement agency, or any combination thereof, which temporarily houses stray, unwanted or injured animals pursuant to this chapter and T.C.A. § 5-1-120, and is certified by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

(7) Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (C.A.E.T.) - A person employed by a certified animal control agency who is authorized by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (BVME) to humanely euthanize animals by administering sodium pentobarbital and the drugs referred to in Rules 1730-04-.13 and Rule 1730-05-.14 which have been approved by the BVME for the euthanasia and pre-euthanasia of animals in a certified animal control agency.

(8) D.E.A. - United States Drug Enforcement Administration.

(9) Department - Tennessee Department of Health.

(10) Division - The Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Related Boards, from which the Board receives administrative support.

(11) Fee - Money, gifts, services or anything of value offered or received as compensation in return for rendering services; also the required certification fee(s).

(12) Person - Any individual, corporation, partnership, association subdivision, or public or private organization of any character, including another agency.

(13) Registrant - Any person who has been lawfully issued a certificate.

(14) Tennessee Veterinarian Medical Technician - For purposes of these rules, a veterinary medical technician licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.