AB 516
Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants: scope of practice.
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Bill overview
This bill expands the scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in California. It allows them to perform a wider range of animal health care services, not specifically prohibited by law, under the supervision of a veterinarian. Furthermore, it permits these professionals to provide care to animals in shelters and humane societies with a veterinarian’s order, and specifically authorizes registered veterinary technicians to perform dental procedures like tooth extractions with veterinary oversight. The bill also clarifies procedures for obtaining euthanasia drugs and administering preventative medications.
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