Section 71IAC8.5-4-13. Veterinary helpers

   Practicing veterinarians may employ persons licensed as veterinary helpers to work under their direct supervision. The veterinary helper shall not be permitted in the stable area unless accompanied by his or her employer. Veterinary helpers shall not inject, directly treat, or diagnose any animal. The practicing veterinarian must be present on the grounds if a veterinary helper has access to injection devices or injectable substances. The practicing veterinarian shall assume all financial and regulatory responsibility for the actions of their licensed veterinary helper. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 8.5-4-13; emergency rule filed Mar 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2225; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA)