OH HB664

Registered veterinary technicians may establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship on behalf of a licensed veterinarian for the limited purpose of administering vaccines (including rabies) and antiparasitic medications to dogs and cats

Veterinary supervision can be satisfied through telephonic communication rather than requiring the veterinarian's physical presence

Veterinarians must create written protocols covering medical history collection, examination requirements, disqualification criteria, vaccination and medication handling procedures, and emergency response procedures before authorizing technicians to act on their behalf

Both the veterinarian and technician must sign authorization statements, with the veterinarian assuming liability for the technician's acts except in cases of willful animal cruelty, gross negligence, or gross unprofessional conduct

Clients must be informed orally or in writing that a technician is acting on behalf of a veterinarian, receive the veterinarian's name and license number, and provide documented consent; all authorization documentation must be retained for a minimum of 3 years