Section 43-29-12.1 - Veterinary technician services - Emergency services - Prohibited services1. A veterinary technician may perform the following services under the direction, supervision, and control of a licensed veterinarian, provided the licensed veterinarian performs a daily physical examination of the animal being treated: a. Venipuncture, including insertion of an indwelling catheter when required.b. Catheterizing the urinary bladder.c. Injection, including hypodermic injection and parenteral fluids, except when in conflict with a government regulation.d. Immunization immediately after examination by a licensed veterinarian, except when in conflict with a government regulation.e. Inducing, maintaining, and monitoring anesthesia under the direct supervision of the licensed veterinarian.f. Exposing and developing radiographic film.g. Collecting and administering whole blood or plasma to an animal. h. Assisting in surgery as directed by the licensed veterinarian.i. Taking electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram tracings.j. Performing routine laboratory procedures, including hematology, serology, microbiology, cytology, chemistry, urinalysis, fecal analysis, and skin scrapings.k. Administering colonic irrigations and wound dressings.l. Operating ultrasonic and polishing instruments for dental prophylaxis.m. Preparing animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting an operative site.n. Preparing medicants for dispensing to clients on the direct or written order of the licensed veterinarian.o. Maintaining surgery, x-ray, and laboratory logs and pharmacy records.2. Under emergency conditions, a veterinary technician may perform the following treatments: a. Applying tourniquets and pressure bandages to control hemorrhage.b. Administering pharmacological agents and parenteral fluids only after direct communication with a licensed veterinarian, if the veterinarian is present or en route to the location of the distressed animal.c. Performing resuscitative oxygen procedures.d. Applying temporary splints or bandages to prevent further injury to bones or soft tissues.e. Applying appropriate wound dressings and external supportive treatment in severe burn cases.f. Providing external supportive treatment in heat prostration cases.3. A veterinary technician may not perform the following services unless the veterinary technician is acting as a surgical assistant to a licensed veterinarian under this chapter: b. Prescribing a treatment.