- a) Correctly identifying and preparing animals for euthanasia;
- b) Scanning for microchips or other identification prior to euthanasia;
- c) Understanding the needs of individual animals;
- d) Using restraint measures only on fractious, feral, vicious or dangerous animals;
- e) Accurately recording dosages administered and drugs wasted;
- f) Ordering supplies;
- g) Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs;
- h) Reporting to the Department violations or suspicion of violations of this Part or any abuse of drugs;
- i) Humanely euthanizing animals;
- j) Verification of death by using a cardiac puncture, stethoscope or by recognizing the signs of rigor mortis;
- k) Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals.
The duties of a certified euthanasia technician shall include, but are not limited to: