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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 013 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification BoardSubagency 0001 - Animal Euthanasia Technician Certification Board
Chapter 6 - STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND CODE OF ETHICS
Section 6-4 - Ethical Standards

013-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4

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Section 6-4 - Ethical Standards

The protection of the public health, safety and welfare and the best interest of the public shall be the primary guide in determining the appropriate professional conduct of persons whose activities are regulated by the Board. The following ethical standards are adopted and incorporated herein by the Board. Persons certified by the Board shall:

(a) Abide by all local, county and state statutes/ordinances as they relate to the euthanasia and disposal of unwanted, sick, injured or dangerous animals.

(b) Insure that all animals entrusted into their care for euthanasia are:

  • (i) Treated in the appropriate humane manner.
  • (ii) Euthanized in a humane manner consistent with current approved methods of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Humane Association, Humane Society of the United States, or National Animal Control Association.

(c) Keep current on the latest approved methods of euthanasia.

(d) Insure that all animals euthanized will be euthanized according to Board approved methods.

(e) Insure that needless and undue suffering will be avoided when euthanizing an animal.

(f) Insure that once the euthanasia is completed, the animal does in fact die. If additional euthanasia serum is needed to insure death, it shall be administered.

(g) Abide by and follow the rules and regulations adopted and approved by the Wyoming Animal Euthanasia Certification Board.

013-6 Wyo. Code R. § 6-4