California Business and Professions Code

§ 4840

BPC § 4840 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 2.5

Statute text

(a)Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants are approved to perform animal health care services not otherwise prohibited by law under the supervision of a veterinarian licensed or authorized to practice in this state.

(b)(1) Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants may perform animal health care services not otherwise prohibited by law on those animals housed in public or private animal shelters, humane societies, or societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals pursuant to the direct order, written order, or telephonic order of a veterinarian licensed or authorized to practice in this state.

(2)An order established by a veterinarian pursuant to paragraph (1) may include any of the following information:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 371, Sec. 1. (AB 516) Effective January 1, 2026.