4741-1-14 Animal aide duties.

(A) After appropriate training consistent with generally accepted standards of veterinary medical practice, an animal aide may under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or registered veterinary technician:

1) Prepare patients, instruments, equipment, and medications for surgery, exclusive of anesthetic agents and controlled substances;

2) Collect and prepare voided specimens and perform laboratory procedures;

3) Administer topical, oral and subcutaneous medications exclusive of anesthetic agents and controlled substances;

4) Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures.

(B) After appropriate training consistent with generally accepted standards of veterinary medical practice, an animal aide may perform venipuncture for the purpose of collecting blood samples under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

Effective: 01/12/2008
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/15/2009 and 12/09/2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4741.03(C)(9)
Rule Amplifies: 4741.01
Prior Effective Dates: 05/23/1996, 12/13/2001