D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11199
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Act - the District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01 et seq.)
Board - the Board of Veterinary Medicine, established by § 221 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.21 ).
Certificate - a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.
Compassion fatigue management - education focusing on self-care to address psychological or emotional stress brought on by overwork, the drive to care for others, the need to care for sick or dying animal patients, or the need to euthanize animal patients.
Direct supervision - an arrangement in which a supervisee performs his or her duties or functions while the supervisor is working directly with and in same area as the supervisee.
Director - the Director of the Department of Health, or the Director's designee.
General supervision - an arrangement in which a veterinary euthanasia technician may perform his or her duties or functions while the supervising veterinarian is not on the premises but may be reached by immediate means of communication such as phone, text, or e-mail.
LGBTQ continuing education - continuing education focusing on interaction with animal owners or co-workers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ") meeting the requirements of § 510(b)(5) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5) ).
Veterinarian - a veterinarian licensed under the Act.
Veterinarian-in-charge - the veterinarian with authority and oversight of all veterinary medical personnel in a veterinary practice or facility, including a temporary designee authorized to act on behalf of the veterinarian-incharge.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11199