D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11213
The following persons may be issued a temporary authorization to practice as veterinary technicians without a license:
A person may be authorized to practice under this section only under supervision of a licensed veterinarian in good standing.
A person seeking authorization to practice to accrue Directed Clinical Practice hours shall submit a request for such authorization to the Board jointly with the intended supervising veterinarian.
Supervised practice permitted in accordance with § 11213.1(b) or (c) may not begin until the Board has issued the authorization for such practice based on its review of the detail of the proposed practice and supervision.
An authorization to practice as a veterinary technician pursuant to § 11213.1(c) shall not exceed one (1) year and may be renewable each year up to and not exceeding five (5) years, provided, however, that the Board may grant a further extension for good cause shown.
Practice authorized under this section shall cease immediately upon the termination of the supervision by either the supervisor or the supervisee.
The veterinarian supervising person(s) in accordance with § 11213.1(b) or (c) shall inform the Board immediately upon the termination of the supervision.
A person authorized to practice under this section shall not in any way represent himself or herself or allow himself or herself to be represented to the public or clients as a certified veterinary technician.
A person authorized to practice under this section shall be subject to all provisions of the law and regulations applicable to a certified veterinary technician and may be subject to disciplinary action by the Board in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14.
A veterinarian supervising a person practicing under this section shall be fully responsible for the action and conduct of the supervisee and may be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the law or regulations by the supervisee.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-11213