* California law restricts the practice of veterinary medicine to licensed veterinarians and
persons under the supervision of licensed veterinarians.
Not exact matches
It has been clearly stated by the CVMA and the California State Legislature that dental cleanings, or any dental procedure, done by a non-
licensed person not directly
under the
supervision of a California
licensed veterinarian is committing an illegal act.
The practice
of the profession
of veterinary technology is defined as the performance
of services within the field
of veterinary medicine by a
person who, for compensation or personal profit, is employed by or
under the
supervision of a
veterinarian to perform such duties as are required in carrying out medical orders as prescribed by a
licensed veterinarian requiring an understanding
of veterinary science, but not requiring professional service as set forth in section sixty - seven hundred one
of this article.
(b) No
person shall spay or neuter any dog or cat for or on behalf
of a pound or animal shelter unless such
person is a
licensed veterinarian or a student currently enrolled in the college
of veterinary medicine, Kansas state university, who has completed at least two years
of study in the veterinary medical curriculum and is participating in a spay or neuter program and as part
of the curriculum
under the direct
supervision of a
licensed veterinarian.