169.20 Veterinary assistants.
1. A veterinarian may employ certified veterinary assistants for any purpose other than diagnosis, prescription or surgery. Veterinary assistants must act under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
2. The board shall issue certificates to veterinary assistants who have met the educational, experience and testing requirements as the board shall specify by rule. The certificate is not a license and does not expire. The certificate may be suspended or revoked, or any other disciplinary action may be taken as specified in section 272C.3, subsection 2. All disciplinary actions shall be taken pursuant to section 169.14.
83 Acts, ch 115, §1
Referred to in §169.4
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 169 - VETERINARY PRACTICE
Section 169.2 - Legislative purpose.
Section 169.4 - License requirement and exceptions.
Section 169.4A - Provision of veterinary services.
Section 169.5 - Board of veterinary medicine.
Section 169.6 - Disclosure of confidential information.
Section 169.7 - Status of persons previously licensed.
Section 169.8 - Qualifications.
Section 169.10 - License by endorsement.
Section 169.11 - Temporary permit.
Section 169.12 - License renewal.
Section 169.13 - Discipline of licensees.
Section 169.14 - Procedure for suspension or revocation.
Section 169.16 - Reinstatement.
Section 169.19 - Enforcement — penalties.