Permit requirements; exceptions

Sec. 5.5. (a) An individual may not act as a registered veterinary technician unless the person is registered as a veterinary technician in Indiana or has been issued a special permit by the board. (b) An individual is not required to meet the registration requirements for a registered veterinary technician under this article while the individual is: (1) a full-time student in an accredited veterinary technology program performing duties or actions assigned by faculty or staff of the accredited program; or (2) working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian to perform tasks that are an educational requirement of the accredited program. As added by P.L.58-2008, SEC.30.