Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-8-10

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 775:10-8-10 - Duties of Animal Euthanasia Technicians

An Animal Euthanasia Technician shall perform all euthanasia services in a professional manner and with due regard for the humane treatment of animals and for the safety of the public. The duties of an Animal Euthanasia Technician shall include, but are not limited to:

(1) Maintaining active certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician;

(2) Maintaining current Certificates of Registration with the OBN and DEA for every location where controlled dangerous substances are administered or stored;

(3) Promptly reporting any change of address or other contact information to the Board, the OBN and DEA;

(4) Performing animal euthanasia in accordance with Rules 775:10-8-16 through 775:10-8-19;

(5) Supervising and communicating effectively with an animal handler who is aiding during the euthanasia of an animal;

(6) Verifying death of an animal before disposal of the body;

(7) Maintaining the security of all controlled dangerous substances and other drugs used for the purposes of animal euthanasia;

(8) Promptly and accurately recording the quantity of controlled dangerous substances administered to animals and any drug waste;

(9) Reporting suspected or documented theft or diversion of controlled dangerous substances to the Board, DEA and OBN within three calendar days in accordance with Rule 775:10-8-15;

(10) Promptly reporting a violation of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act or implementing rules to the Board;

(11) Promptly reporting a violation of the federal or state Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Acts or implementing rules or regulations to the OBN and/or DEA; and

(12) Filing a written response to a formal complaint or inquiry from the Board within ten (10)days after service of the formal complaint or inquiry, as required by Rule 775:15-3-6.

Okla. Admin. Code § 775:10-8-10

Added at 18 Ok Reg 1379, eff 5-11-01; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1052, eff 7-1-10