AR HB1124

Establishes certification requirements for veterinary technologists (graduates of four-year baccalaureate programs) and veterinary technician specialists (those completing formal specialty education through approved academies) in addition to existing veterinary technician certifications

Defines three types of veterinary supervision: direct supervision (veterinarian on-site and instantly available), immediate supervision (veterinarian in immediate vicinity), and indirect supervision (veterinarian not physically present but has given instructions and is readily available via communication)

Prohibits veterinary technicians and technologists from administering Schedule II controlled substances under indirect supervision and requires veterinarians to retain control and review all recordkeeping when using indirect supervision

Adds grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of veterinary technologist and technician specialist certifications including incompetence, cruelty to animals, fraud in applications, and unprofessional conduct

Requires annual registration of veterinary technicians and technologists with the Veterinary Medical Examining Board and mandates continuing education requirements for all three categories of veterinary support personnel