D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11299
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.).
Animal shelter - a not-for-profit corporation exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3) of Title 26 the U.S. Code, created for the purpose of providing temporary housing and medically necessary services, subject to the requirements of Chapter 29 of Title 17 of the DCMR, to stray, lost, abandoned, or surrendered animals in order to find homes for the homeless animals or reunite lost pets with their owners. An animal shelter may also provide temporary housing and necessary medical care for sick or injured wildlife.
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.
Client - an owner or person who has been authorized to make decisions regarding the care and treatment of the patient.
Clinical Support Staff - person or persons, other than a veterinarian certified under this chapter, who may perform veterinary supportive procedures authorized by District of Columbia law or regulations under the specified supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician.
Direct supervision - when 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 - when a supervisee performs his or her duties or functions while the supervisor is reachable by phone, text, e-mail, or other immediate communication. The supervisor is not required to be on the premises for general supervision.
Indirect supervision - when a veterinary technician performs his or her duties or functions while the supervising veterinarian is on the premises and available for assistance.
LGBTQ continuing education - continuing education focusing on human clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ") and meeting the requirements of § 510(b)(5) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5) ).
Patient - an animal or group of animals examined or treated by a veterinarian and/or a veterinary technician.
Supervising veterinarian - a veterinarian licensed under the Act who employs, utilizes, or supervises a veterinary technician in accordance with this title.
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. 17-11299