1. a) An applicant for a license as a veterinary assistant shall establish an offer of employment by a veterinarian licensed by the Board by obtaining the signature of the veterinarian on the license application, and the veterinarian will supervise the applicant.

2. b) A veterinary assistant shall be permitted to practice equine dentistry only under the following circumstances:

   1. 1) The services of the veterinary assistant are retained by a licensed veterinarian under the employment agreement or an independent contract;
   2. 2) The contract for service is between the veterinarian and the client;
   3. 3) Fees for services are paid by the client to the licensed veterinarian;
   4. 4) Payment to the veterinary assistant is made by the veterinarian;
   5. 5) The veterinarian's billing records indicate the nature of the work performed;
   6. 6) The work is performed under the veterinarian's general supervision; and
   7. 7) The veterinarian is in a position to give such supervision as deemed necessary.

(Source: Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 13052, effective October 1, 1996)