N.H. Admin. Code § Vet 804.01

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Vet 804.01 - Tasks Allowed to be Performed by Veterinary Assistants

On order of the supervising veterinarian and as appropriate to the level of the veterinarian assistant's skill as determined by the supervising veterinarian, a veterinary assistant under indirect supervision, may:

(a) Monitor anesthesia under immediate supervision;
(b) Obtain and prepare blood samples;
(c) Perform laboratory services for which an assistant has been trained and shall be conducted under indirect supervision as defined in Vet 102.01(u);
(d) Administer oral medication, subcutaneous injections, and fluids, except those intended to induce sedation prior to anesthesia which shall only be administered under immediate supervision;
(e) Connect and disconnect intravenous fluids; and
(f) Restrain the animal.

N.H. Admin. Code § Vet 804.01

Derived from Number 15, Filed April 13, 2023, Proposed by #13577, Effective 5/15/2023, Expires 5/15/2033.