Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1547

  • Board: means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1542
  • Direct supervision: means instruction and directions requiring the physical presence of a licensed veterinarian on the premises. 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

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a registered veterinary technician may perform veterinary medical assistance under the direct supervision of a veterinarian licensed to practice in this state approved by the board, except that no registered veterinary technician shall perform animal diagnosis, the prescribing of treatment or medications, or any surgical procedures.  A satellite office staffed solely by a registered veterinary technician is prohibited.  

Acts 1986, No. 887, §1.