Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Senate amendments and pass a bill that authorizes registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to perform certain animal health care services under the supervision of a veterinarian in California.

Highlights:

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform animal health care services under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform health care services on animals in public or private animal shelters or humane societies pursuant to an order by a licensed veterinarian, which may include the following information (Sec. 1):

• Time periods for assessment of the animal;

• Protocols to address the treatment of conditions experienced by the animal;

• Protocols for preventing environmental contamination;

• Protocols for animal pain control;

• Communication requirements between veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians; and

• Criteria for the usage of euthenasia.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to perform certain animal health care services under the supervision of a veterinarian in California.

Highlights:

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform animal health care services under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform health care services on animals in public or private animal shelters or humane societies pursuant to an order by a licensed veterinarian, which may include the following information (Sec. 1):

• Time periods for assessment of the animal;

• Protocols to address the treatment of conditions experienced by the animal;

• Protocols for preventing environmental contamination;

• Protocols for animal pain control;

• Communication requirements between veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians; and

• Criteria for the usage of euthenasia.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to perform certain animal health care services under the supervision of a veterinarian in California.

Highlights:

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform animal health care services under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes registered veterinary technicians and assistants to perform health care services on animals in public or private animal shelters or humane societies pursuant to an order by a licensed veterinarian, which may include the following information (Sec. 1):

• Time periods for assessment of the animal;

• Protocols to address the treatment of conditions experienced by the animal;

• Protocols for preventing environmental contamination;

• Protocols for animal pain control;

• Communication requirements between veterinary technicians and licensed veterinarians; and

• Criteria for the usage of euthenasia.

Full Bill Text