I practice under the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
The following tasks may be performed by (1) a veterinary technician under the indirect supervision of a veterinary practitioner, if the veterinary practitioner determines the veterinary technician is qualified to perform the procedure or (2) a veterinary assistant under the direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner or veterinary technician that is under the direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner:
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obtaining and monitoring vitals on a nonanesthetized patient;
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radiographs;
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dental prophylaxis;
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nail trims;
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educating on basic topics;
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administering medications;
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husbandry;
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collecting blood, urine, and fecal samples;
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aseptic techniques;
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setup for surgery and other procedures;
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low-stress handling and restraint;
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microchip insertion; and
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any other skill that is noninvasive, as defined by the State Board of Medical
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Veterinary Examiners (SBMVE) and within the veterinary assistant’s skills as determined by the supervising veterinary practitioner.
“indirect supervision” means the supervising veterinarian
Who is licensed and registered in the state:
(1) is not required to be in the same facility or in close
Proximity to the individual being supervised; and
(2) (I) has given written or oral instructions for
Treatment of the animal patients involved;
(ii) is available to provide supervision by electronic
Or telephonic means; and
(iii) has arranged for telephonic consultation with a
Licensed veterinarian, if necessary.
Registered since 2016, License Number: T809