Rule 61G18-17.005. Tasks Requiring Immediate Supervision

(1) All tasks which may be delegated to a veterinary aide, nurse, laboratory technician, intern, or other employee of a licensed veterinarian shall be performed only under the “immediate supervision” of a licensed veterinarian as that phrase is defined in Section 474.202(5), F.S., with the exception of the following tasks which may be performed without the licensed veterinarian on the premises:

(a) The administration of medication and treatment, excluding vaccinations, as directed by the licensed veterinarian; and

(b) The obtaining of samples and the performance of those diagnostic tests, including radiographs, directed by the licensed veterinarian.

(2) The administration of anesthesia and tranquilization by a veterinary aide, nurse, laboratory technician, intern, or other employee of a licensed veterinarian requires “immediate supervision” as that phrase is defined in Section 474.202(5), F.S.

(3) The administration of any vaccination by a veterinary aide, nurse, technician, intern or other employee of a licensed veterinarian which is not specifically prohibited by Rule 61G18-17.006, F.A.C., requires “immediate supervision” as that phrase is defined in Section 474.202(5), F.S., except as provided in Section 828.30, F.S. Rulemaking Authority 474.203(7), 474.206 FS. Law Implemented 474.203(7) FS. History–New 10-17-85, Formerly 21X-17.05, 21X-17.005, Amended 5-27-03, 3-2-25.