It is unprofessional conduct for a licensed veterinarian to knowingly permit any veterinary technician employed by the veterinarian to perform any act not permitted by SDCL 36-12, including permitting such technician to do work without the direction or supervision of the licensed veterinarian or veterinarians by whom the technician is employed, and it is unprofessional conduct of the veterinary technician to perform any such act.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:57:03:10
General Authority: SDCL 36-12-12, 36-12-21.2, 36-12-22.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-12-21.6, 36-12-21.8, 36-12-22.