NY S08172

Allows certified first responders, emergency medical technicians, and advanced emergency medical technicians to provide emergency medical care to dogs and cats in accordance with rules established by the state board for veterinary medicine.

Permits emergency medical care personnel to perform specific procedures on animals including airway management, ventilation, oxygen administration, hemorrhage control, fracture immobilization, bandaging, and naloxone administration when authorized by a veterinarian.

Provides liability protection for emergency medical personnel and veterinarians providing off-site instruction, limiting liability to cases of gross negligence as determined by the state board for veterinary medicine.

Requires emergency medical personnel to communicate with a veterinarian when practicable while providing emergency medical care to dogs and cats.

Takes effect immediately for most provisions, with sections on liability protections and veterinary board regulations taking effect January 1 following enactment.