West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 26 - Veterinary Medicine
Title 26 - PROCEDURAL RULES WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Series 26-05 - Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians
Section 26-5-3 - Certified Animal Euthanasia Technicians Program
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
3.1. The Board may formulate and administer programs to teach applicants the legal, safety and practical information necessary to perform the duties of a certified animal euthanasia technician. The Board may also approve programs sponsored by professional training organizations to provide the training for certified animal euthanasia technicians.
3.2. The administration of the program sponsored by a professional training organization shall be in accordance with the laws, rules, practices, policies, or procedures prescribed by the Board or its designees.The Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician Training Manual is incorporated by reference.
3.3. The Board shall annually appoint a minimum of 1 or a maximum of 2 board members who are veterinarians for the purpose of administering the practical skills examination to applicants for certification as an animal euthanasia technician, or may assign administration of the examination to a veterinarian or veterinarians licensed to practice in this state.
3.4. The Board member or members, or authorized veterinarian shall conduct the practical skills examination to determine the applicants' ability in meeting the requirements for animal euthanasia technology in the State of WV.
3.5. The Board member or members or authorized veterinarian who administer the practical examination shall determine failure or passing of the practical examination.
3.6. The Board shall offer the certified animal euthanasia technician training program and the written and practical skills examination at least once a year.
