§ 12-64-116. Veterinary students

CO Rev Stat § 12-64-116 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) All duties performed by a veterinary student must be under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this article. A veterinary student may:

(a) Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and

(b) Perform surgery, only if he or she is competent and has the necessary training and experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

(c) and (d) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2011, (SB 11-091), ch. 207, p. 897, § 23, effective July 1, 2011.)

(2) It is unlawful for a veterinary student to participate in the operation of a branch office, clinic, or allied establishment unless the veterinary student is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.