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Committee approves bill allowing veterinary technicians to provide emergency care under indirect supervision
Summary
Senate Bill 68 lets veterinary technicians, technologists and specialists perform emergency farm calls under indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian; sponsors said the change targets response gaps for large-animal emergencies and was supported by veterinary organizations.
Senate Bill 68 passed the Senate Agriculture, Forestry & Economic Development Committee after sponsors and stakeholders described it as a targeted change to improve emergency response for large animals.
Senator Ricky Hill, presenting the bill, said SB 68 authorizes veterinary technicians, technologists and veterinary technician specialists to respond to emergency calls on farms under indirect…
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