D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11104
A certified veterinary euthanasia technician may perform euthanasia of animals under the general supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the District, provided that the decision whether to euthanize an animal shall be made by a veterinarian and that the certified veterinary euthanasia technician is performing the euthanasia of an animal in accordance with the protocol and standards established by the veterinarian-in-charge.
A certified veterinary euthanasia technician may, for the purpose of euthanizing animals and under the general supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the District, access, log, and administer euthanizing and tranquilizing agents from the controlled substance repository in accordance with the protocols and standards established by the veterinarian-in-charge.
Unless duly otherwise authorized, a certified veterinary euthanasia technician may not perform any veterinary functions or practice other than euthanasia of animals pursuant to this chapter.
These rules relating to the scope of practice for certified veterinary euthanasia technicians do not preempt or affect the performance of euthanasia on an animal covered by federal wildlife or research laws.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11104