32-2249

32-2249. Revocation or suspension of
certificate; grounds; emergency care by technician; letter of
concern

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, the board may revoke or
suspend a certificate or place a certified veterinary technician on probation for any of
the following reasons:

1. The employment of fraud, misrepresentation or deception in obtaining
certification.

2. Conviction on a charge of cruelty to animals or conviction of a felony, in which
case the record of such conviction will be conclusive evidence.

3. Chronic inebriety or habitual use of narcotics, dangerous drugs or controlled
substances.

4. Gross ignorance or inefficiency in connection with the performance of technical
procedures in veterinary medicine.

5. Representing himself as a doctor of veterinary medicine.

6. Violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting or
abetting the violation or conspiracy to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, a
rule adopted under this chapter or a written order of the board issued pursuant to this
chapter.

7. Practicing veterinary medicine.

8. Gross incompetence or gross negligence.

9. Following orders that are in violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant
to this chapter.

B. In an emergency, a certified veterinary technician may render emergency care or
first aid if the technician is supervised telephonically by a licensed veterinarian or
until a licensed veterinarian arrives. This does not preclude emergency care as outlined
in section 32-2261.

C. If the board receives information indicating that a certified veterinary
technician may have engaged in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and it appears
after investigation that the information may be true, the board may request an informal
interview. If the certified veterinary technician refuses the interview or if other
evidence relating to the technician's professional competence indicates that disciplinary
action should be taken, the board may take the action as prescribed by subsection A of
this section.

D. If, as a result of information ascertained during an investigation, informal
interview or formal hearing of a certified veterinary technician, the board has concern
for the certified veterinary technician's conduct but has not found the conduct to be a
reason listed in subsection A of this section, the board may issue a letter of concern to
the technician regarding the technician's conduct.