A. A licensed veterinarian may appoint a person who is not a veterinarian licensed pursuant to section 32-2212 as a certified rabies vaccinator to administer rabies vaccines on the premises of a shelter or animal rescue organization facility that is located in a county with a population of less than four hundred thousand persons or a census county division with less than fifty thousand persons in a county with a population of four hundred thousand persons or more if a licensed veterinarian is not available.

B. The licensed veterinarian who made the appointment shall provide in-person training to each person appointed to administer rabies vaccines pursuant to subsection A of this section. On satisfactory completion of this training, the licensed veterinarian who made the appointment shall certify in writing that the person has demonstrated the knowledge and skills acceptable to administer rabies vaccines.

C. Initial certification of rabies vaccinators under this section is valid for one year. Subsequent certifications under this section are valid for two years and must be renewed as prescribed by the state veterinarian pursuant to section 11-1002.

D. The certified rabies vaccinator shall maintain records of all vaccinations administered for three years and shall notify the veterinarian who made the appointment of any adverse events.

E. A licensed veterinarian who appoints a certified rabies vaccinator is not liable for any action taken by a certified rabies vaccinator in the course of administering a rabies vaccine.