Any licensed veterinarian or ancillary veterinary personnel employed by and working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian who, in good faith, at such person's own initiative, renders emergency treatment to an ill or injured animal gratuitously and without making charge for such treatment is not liable to the owner of the animal for any civil damages arising from the treatment provided to the animal except in cases of gross negligence. If the licensed veterinarian or ancillary veterinary personnel acting under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian performs euthanasia on an animal, it is presumed that it was a humane act necessary to relieve pain and suffering.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
Chapter 12 - Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act
Part 1 - Tennessee Veterinary Practice Act
§ 63-12-102. Purpose of Chapter
§ 63-12-103. Chapter Definitions
§ 63-12-109. Funds of Board — Disposition of Surplus
§ 63-12-113. Temporary Licenses
§ 63-12-117. Issuance of License Without Examination — Reciprocity
§ 63-12-119. Penalty for Unlicensed Practice
§ 63-12-125. Administrative Procedures
§ 63-12-131. Fraudulent Filing of License or Diploma
§ 63-12-132. Enjoining Violations