Section 1730-03-.13 - UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCTActs prohibited to be performed by veterinary technicians shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Advertising for services beyond the scope of practice of a veterinary technician.(2) Performing beyond the scope of practice of a veterinary technician or performing a non-delegable duty or service or accepting such directives.(3) Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages, or under the influence of drugs which impair judgment while on duty at any animal health care facility, institution, or other work place location.(4) Practicing as a veterinary technician in this state on an expired, retired, suspended, or revoked license.(5) Failing to cooperate with authorities investigating incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of a veterinarian or another veterinary technician.(6) Engaging in acts of dishonesty which relate to the practice of veterinary medicine or practice as a veterinary technician.(7) Engaging in practice in a facility without a premises permit.(8) Any violation of T.C.A. § 63-12-124.(9) Violation of any lawful order of the Board.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-03-.13
Original rule filed September 13, 1987; effective November 14, 1987. Repeal and new rule filed April 28, 1995; effective July 12, 1995. Amendment filed June 15, 1999; effective August 29,1999. Amendment filed May 26, 2004; effective August 9, 2004. 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, 63-12-119, 63-12-124, and 63-12-135.