1. A. A veterinary technician shall not diagnose animal diseases, prescribe medical or surgical treatment, or perform as a surgeon.
2. B. A veterinary technician may perform emergency treatments in a life saving situation when a licensed veterinarian is not on the premises, provided the veterinary technician has direct communication with the licensed veterinarian and is in accordance with rules promulgated by the Board.
3. C. Any person certified as a veterinary technician, who practices veterinary medicine contrary to the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall also be subject to revocation, suspension, probation or nonrenewal of certification by the Board.
4. D. The penalties provided in subsection C of this section shall not apply to a student enrolled in an accredited school of veterinary technology while the student is under the supervision of an instructor and is performing activities required as a part of the student's training.
5. E. Any licensed veterinarian permitting or directing a veterinary technician, aide or animal attendant to perform a task or procedure in violation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act, upon conviction thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall also be subject to revocation, probation, nonrenewal or suspension of license by the Board.

Added by Laws 1980, SB 591, c. 138, § 7, eff. October 1, 1980; Amended by Laws 1992, HB 1048, c. 56, § 6, eff. September 1, 1992; Amended by Laws 1999, HB 1344, c. 94, § 28, eff. November 1, 1999 (superseded document available).