1. (1) "In association with licensed veterinarians" as used in Subsection 58-28-307(6), means an out of state licensed veterinarian who performs veterinarian services in this state at the request of a Utah licensed veterinarian regarding a specific client or patient, and the services provided by the out of state licensed veterinarian are limited to that specific request.
2. (2) "NBEC" means the National Board Examination Committee of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
3. (3) "Patient" means any animal receiving veterinarian services.
4. (4) "Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry" as defined in Subsection 58-28-102(11) does not include implanting an electronic device to establish and maintain positive identification of animals.
5. (5) "Unprofessional conduct," as defined in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act, is further defined in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e), in Section R156-28-502.

6. (6) "Working under" as used in Subsection 58-28-102(17) means:

   1. (a) unlicensed assistive personnel perform the delegated tasks in Utah, while supervised by a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act;
   2. (b) the manner and means of performance of the delegated tasks are subject to the right of control of, or are controlled by, the supervising veterinarian; and
   3. (c) the delegated tasks are recorded in the supervising veterinarian's medical records.

In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapter 1, Division of Professional Licensing Act, and Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act:

KEY: veterinary medicine, licensing, veterinarian

Date of Last Change: May 1, 2026

Notice of Continuation: May 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-28-101