Section 1730-03-.02 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE(1) The scope of practice for veterinary technicians is limited to procedures that are assigned or delegated to the veterinary technician by the supervising veterinarian and do not involve diagnosing, prescribing, or performing surgical procedures.(2) Veterinary technicians who perform procedures not delegated under this rule, procedures specifically prohibited, or tasks without the responsible supervision of a supervising veterinarian may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to T.C.A. § 63-12-124.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-03-.02
Original rule filed October 13, 1983; effective November 14, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 1987; effective August 14, 1987. Amendment filed December 5, 1990; effective January 19, 1991. Repeal and new rule filed April 28, 1995; effective July 12, 1995. Amendment filed May 23, 2014; effective 8/21/2014.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-103, 63-12-106, 63-12-124, and 63-12-135.