California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §4840.2: Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services: (a) Surgery.

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Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services: (a) Surgery. (b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases. (c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.

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