ORS 686.360: Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician; rules.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
All duties of a veterinary technician must be performed under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board shall promulgate rules regarding the services a veterinary technician may perform, including, but not limited to: (1) Obtaining and recording information cases. (2) Preparation of patients, instruments, equipment, and medicants for surgery. (3) Collection of specimens and performance of certain laboratory procedures. (4) Application of wound dressings. (5) Assisting the veterinarian in diagnostic, medical and surgical proceedings. [1975 c.619 §8; 1989 c.171 §79; 1993 c.491 §13]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 875-030-0000: Introduction — implements
- OAR 875-030-0010: Criteria for Becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) — implements
- OAR 875-030-0020: Examinations for Certified Veterinary Technicians — implements
- OAR 875-030-0040: Supervision of Certified Veterinary Technicians — implements
- OAR 875-030-0045: Unprofessional or Dishonorable Conduct — authority
- OAR 875-030-0050: Practice Limitations for Individuals not Certified as Veterinary Technicians — implements
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