(c) Where the veterinarian is not required to be personally present on the premises where the delegated services are provided, be available at all times for consultation either in person or within 15 minutes of contact by telephone or by two-way radio or television communication;.
(d) Observe and monitor the activities of those supervised on a daily basis;.
(e) Evaluate the effectiveness of delegated acts performed under supervision on a daily basis;.
(f) Establish and maintain a daily log of each delegated patient service which has been provided off the premises of the supervising veterinarian; and.
(g) Notify the client that some services may be provided by a veterinary student, certified animal veterinary technician or an unlicensed assistant.
SECTION 40. VE 7.03 (2) (a) to (o) and (3) (a) to (i) are amended to read:
VE 7.03 (2) (a) Patient identification;.
(b) Complaint;.
(c) Present illness;.
(d) Vaccination record;.
(e) History;.
(f) Physical examination findings;.
(g) Provisional diagnosis;.
(h) Clinical laboratory reports;.
(i) Radiographic reports;.
(j) Consultation, (if any
);.
(k) Treatment - medical, surgical;.
(l) Drugs prescribed or dispensed;.
(m) Tissue examination report;.
(n) Final diagnosis;.
(o) Necropsy findings;.
(3) (a) Client name;.
(b) Date;.
(c) Type of call;.
(d) Number of patients examined;.
(e) Individual diagnosis;.
(f) Treatment and drugs used;.
(g) Drugs dispensed;.
(h) Lab work and tests;.
(i) Meat or milk withholdings; and.
SECTION 41. VE 7.06 (10) is amended to read:
VE 7.06 (10) Selling veterinary prescription
legend animal drugs without establishing and maintaining a valid veterinarian, patient, or veterinary-patient-client relationship.
SECTION 42. Chapter VE 8 (title) is amended to read:
Chapter VE 8
CERTIFICATION FOR ANIMAL
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
SECTION 43. VE 8.01 (2) is amended to read:
VE 8.01 (2) “Certificate” means a document issued to a person by the board, after the person has met the requirements of s. 453.06 (3), Stats., signifying that the person has met the statutory requirements to practice animal veterinary technology in Wisconsin.
SECTION 44. VE 8.02 (intro.), (1) to (4) are amended to read:
VE 8.02 Qualification for certification. The board may issue a certificate to practice as an animal a veterinary technician to an applicant who does all of the following:
(1) Meets the age and training requirements of s. 453.06 (3), Stats.;
(2) Has passed an examination consisting of a national written examination and a state board examination under ch. VE 2. Proof that an applicant has passed the national written examination and the state board examination shall be submitted directly to the board by the department's office of examinations or the interstate reporting service;.
(3) Has successfully completed an examination on state laws and rules related to the practice of animal veterinary technology; and.
(4) Does not have a conviction record or pending criminal charge relating to an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of animal veterinary technology. An applicant who has a conviction record or pending criminal charge shall request appropriate authorities to provide information directly to the board to enable the board to make its determination.
SECTION 45. VE 8.03 (title), (1) (intro.) and (a) are amended to read:
VE 8.03 Application procedures for veterinary technician applicants. (1) An applicant for an animal
a veterinary technician certificate shall file a completed application with the board at least 30 days prior to the date of the scheduled examination. All supporting documents shall be in English. An application is not complete until the board receives all of the following:
(a) An application form provided by the board and completed by the applicant which includes the applicant's notarized signature
;.
Note: Applications are available upon request to the board office located at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.
SECTION 46. VE 8.03 (1) (b) is repealed.
SECTION 47. VE 8.03 (1) (c), (d) and (e) are amended to read:
VE 8.03 (1) (c) The fees specified in
required under s. 440.05 (1), Stats.
(d) Verification of licensure records and status which has been sent directly to the board by every state or country in which the applicant has ever held a license or certificate to practice animal veterinary technology; and.
(e) A certificate of completion of the 4 semester program in animal veterinary technology at a board approved technical school or college shall be provided by presentation of certification signed and sealed by the dean of the school submitted directly to the board by the school, or the applicant shall provide evidence of meeting the employment requirement under s. 453.06 (3) (b), Stats.
SECTION 48. Chapter VE 9 (title) is amended to read:
Chapter VE 9
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND UNPROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT FOR ANIMAL
VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
SECTION 49. VE 9.01 (intro.) is amended to read:
VE 9.01 Prohibited acts. The following acts are limited to veterinarians and therefore prohibited for animal
veterinary technicians:
SECTION 50. VE 9.02 (1), (2) (intro.), (a), (b) and (c) are amended to read:
VE 9.02 (1) Animal Veterinary technicians may perform delegated veterinary acts set forth under s. VE 7.02 (3), (4) and (7).
(2) In the performance of delegated veterinary acts an animal a veterinary technician shall:
(a) Accept only those delegated veterinary acts for which there are mutually approved protocols, written standing orders or verbal directions;.
(b) Accept only those delegated veterinary acts for which the animal veterinary technician is competent to perform based on education, training or experience;.
(c) Consult with a veterinarian in cases where the animal veterinary technician knows or should know a delegated veterinary act may harm a patient; and.
SECTION 51. VE 9.03 is amended to read:
VE 9.03 Change of name and address. Every
animal veterinary technician shall notify the board of a change of name or address within 30 days. Failure of notification may result in the loss of certificate and may result in a fine under s. 440.11 (3), Stats.
SECTION 52. VE 9.035 (2) is amended to read:
VE 9.035 (2) If the certificate holder applies for renewal of the credential 5 or more years after its expiration, the board shall inquire as to whether the applicant is competent to practice as an animal a veterinary technician in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions on reinstatement of the certificate including reexamination, as the board deems appropriate. An applicant under this subsection is presumed to be competent to practice as an animal a veterinary technician in this state if at the time of application for reinstatement the applicant holds a full unexpired certificate issued by a similar licensing board of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province whose standards, in the opinion of the board, are equivalent to or higher than the requirements for certification in this state. Notwithstanding any presumption of competency under this subsection, the board shall require each applicant under this subsection to pass the examination specified under s. VE 8.02 (2) and (3).
SECTION 53. VE 9.04 is amended to read:
VE 9.04 Display of certificate. Each animal veterinary technician shall display a current certificate in a manner conspicuous to the public view.
SECTION 54. VE 9.05 (intro.), (1) to (9) and (12) are amended to read:
VE 9.05 Unprofessional conduct. The following acts constitute unprofessional conduct by an animal a veterinary technician and are prohibited:
(1) Performing as an animal a veterinary technician unless supervised as specified under s. VE 7.02 (3), (4) and (7).
(2) Misrepresentation in obtaining an animal
a veterinary technician certificate or in performing as an animal a veterinary technician.
(3) Conduct in the practice of animal veterinary technology which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
(4) Gross negligence while performing as an animal
a veterinary technician. Gross negligence shall have the meaning specified in s. VE 7.01 (4).
(5) The personal use, misuse or sale other than for medical treatment of patients, of drugs listed in the U.S. controlled substances act of 1970, as amended, or ch. 161, Stats., 1977, other than drugs prescribed by a physician for use by the animal
veterinary technician.
(6) Practicing or attempting to practice while the animal veterinary technician has a physical or mental impairment, including impairment related to drugs or alcohol, which is reasonably related to the applicant's ability to adequately undertake the practice of
animal veterinary technology in a manner consistent with the safety of a patient or the public.
(7) Being convicted of a crime the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of animal
veterinary technology.
(8) Violating or aiding and abetting the violation of any law or administrative rule substantially related to the practice of animal veterinary technology.
(9) Having an animal a veterinary technician certificate limited, suspended or revoked or subject to any other disciplinary action in another state or U.S. jurisdiction.
(12) Falsely certifying to the board that the animal veterinary technician is exempt from the requirements of ss. VE 10.03 and 10.04 or falsely certifying that the animal veterinary technician has met certification or continuing veterinary education requirements relating to the use, handling, distribution and disposal of pesticides.
SECTION 55. VE 9.06 is amended to read:
