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Iowa Code Title V. Agriculture [Chs. 159-215A] § 169.36. Registered veterinary technician--scope of authority

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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1. A registered veterinary technician shall only perform tasks associated with providing authorized veterinary medical services to an animal patient under the supervision of a supervising veterinarian according to this section and rules adopted by the board under this subchapter.

2. A supervising veterinarian shall decide the specific tasks delegated to a registered veterinary technician and provide the required supervision pursuant to section 169.32 and the rules adopted by the board.

3. A veterinary technician shall not do any of the following:

a. Perform equine floating teeth services. However, a registered veterinary technician may perform such services after submitting to the board all of the following:

(1) Proof of current certification from the international association of equine dentistry or other professional equine dentistry association as determined by the board.

(2) A written statement signed by a supervising veterinarian experienced in large animal medicine that the applicant will be under the direct supervision or indirect supervision of the supervising veterinarian when treating floating equine teeth.

b. Gingival resection.

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