156.076 DIRECT SUPERVISION; UNLICENSED VETERINARY EMPLOYEES. (a) An unlicensed veterinary employee may only administer medication or render auxiliary or supporting assistance under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician. (b) This section does not prohibit: (1) the performance of generalized nursing tasks ordered by the veterinarian and performed by an unlicensed employee on inpatient animals during the hours when a veterinarian is not on the premises; or (2) under emergency conditions, an unlicensed employee from rendering lifesaving aid and treatment to an animal in the absence of a veterinarian if the animal is in a life-threatening condition and requires immediate treatment to sustain life or prevent further injury. History: 2024 c 127 art 20 s 7 NOTE: The amendments to this section by Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 20, section 5, are effective July 1, 2026. Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 20, section 5, the effective date.
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