Montana § 37-18-309 Supervision Of Licensed Veterinary Technician -- Failure To Comply

Montana Statutes

§ 37-18-309 — Supervision Of Licensed Veterinary Technician -- Failure To Comply

Montana § 37-18-309

Title 37PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Ch. 18VETERINARY MEDICINE

Part 3Licensing -- Veterinary Medicine

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Mont. Code Ann. § 37-18-309 (2026).

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37-18-309 . Supervision of licensed veterinary technician -- failure to comply.

(1)A veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for determining whether tasks delegated to a licensed veterinary technician are:

(a)within the employees' training, expertise, and skills;

(b)allowed by rule under direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision; and

(c)clearly defined by written orders, established office protocols, or verbal directions in the case of an emergency.

(2)Even in a case of emergency, a veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for authorizing the licensed veterinary technician to perform only those duties within the employees' scope of practice as provided in 37-18-702 or by rule.

(3)A veterinarian subject to this section may be cited for

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37-18-309 . Supervision of licensed veterinary technician -- failure to comply. (1) A veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for determining whether tasks delegated to a licensed veterinary technician are:
(a) within the employees' training, expertise, and skills;
(b) allowed by rule under direct supervision, immediate supervision, or indirect supervision; and
(c) clearly defined by written orders, established office protocols, or verbal directions in the case of an emergency.
(2) Even in a case of emergency, a veterinarian licensed under 37-18-302 is responsible for authorizing the licensed veterinary technician to perform only those duties within the employees' scope of practice as provided in 37-18-702 or by rule.
(3) A veterinarian subject to this section may be cited for unprofessional conduct for failure to comply with this section.