FL S1382

Creates a new state licensure system for veterinary technicians, requiring graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program, passing the Veterinary Technician National Exam, and demonstrating knowledge of Florida laws governing the practice

Defines specific medical procedures that only licensed veterinary technicians may perform under veterinarian supervision, including arterial catheterization, euthanasia, suturing skin lacerations, blood transfusion collection, and administering rabies vaccinations

Adds one licensed veterinary technician to the Board of Veterinary Medicine, reducing lay member seats from two to one, while maintaining five licensed veterinarians on the board

Establishes that licensed veterinarians remain responsible for all services performed by veterinary technicians and retain exclusive authority over diagnosis, surgery, and prescription of medications

Makes it a first-degree misdemeanor for unlicensed persons to represent themselves as licensed veterinary technicians or use that title without proper licensure