A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall examine a candidate for certification as a veterinary technician. A candidate for examination shall pay to the secretary of the Board a reasonable fee established by rule of the Board and shall furnish satisfactory proof of graduation from a program of veterinary technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and approved by the Board.
B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act shall not require a licensed veterinarian to hire a registered veterinary technician nor prohibit a licensed veterinarian from employing a veterinary assistant. Licensed veterinarians may delegate animal care responsibilities to employees commensurate with their training, experience, and skills.
C. On or before July 1 of each year, every registered veterinary technician shall apply to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a renewal certificate of registration. Completion of the renewal certificate will permit the veterinary technician to be registered in Oklahoma during the next fiscal year. Forms for the renewal registration shall be furnished by the Board. Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount to be established by the Board by rule.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 138, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 1980. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 56, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1992; Laws 1999, c. 94, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 172, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2005, c. 172, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.
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