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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-11

DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS 500-4999.202›CHAPTER 11. Veterinary Medicine 4800-4920.8›ARTICLE 2.5. Registered Veterinary Technicians 4836-4845

§ 4840.2

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:

(a) Surgery.

(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.

(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.

(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 239, Sec. 8. (AB 1839) Effective January 1, 2013.)

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