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Veterinary Technician
License Description Veterinary technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian for any purpose except diagnosis, prescription, or surgery. All veterinary assistants, including veterinary technicians, shall be employed by and receive compensation from and be under the direct supervision of a licensed or license exempt veterinarian, and shall function at the same place of business as the veterinarian. The veterinary assistant, including registered veterinarian technicians, shall not perform surgery; shall not make a diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases; shall not prescribe drugs, medicine and appliances, and shall not administer rabies vaccine.
Licensing Agency
Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine
Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
(515) 281 8617
David.Schmitt@Iowaagriculture.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 06/30/2021
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