§ 3-512. Certification of animal technicians.

Current through October 23, 2012

The Mayor may provide for the certification of animal technicians to perform, in the employ of a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine and under his or her immediate and direct supervision and control, acts relating to maintenance of the health of or treatment of any animal. No person certified as an animal technician may receive compensation for such acts other than such salary as he or she may be paid by the employing veterinarian. No person certified as an animal technician may perform surgery, diagnose or prescribe medication for any animal.

                
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(Mar. 9, 1983, D.C. Law 4-171, § 13, 29 DCR 5297.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 2-2732.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 4-171, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 3-501.