Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1545

  • Board: means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1542
  • Registered veterinary technician: means a skilled person registered by the board as being qualified by academic and practical training to provide veterinary services under the direct supervision and direction of the licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the performance of that veterinary technician. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1542

A.  During working hours or when actively performing his duties, a registered veterinary technician shall wear a unique mark of identification on his clothing approved by the board that identifies him as a registered veterinary technician.  

B.  A registered veterinary technician may use the title “Registered Veterinary Technician” or the abbreviation “R.V.T.”.  

C.  No individual, other than a registered veterinary technician may advertise or offer his services in a manner calculated to lead others to believe that he is a trained veterinary technician or a registered veterinary technician.  

Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.