Section 12-315-209 - Duties of licensed veterinarian - supervision of veterinary technicians and veterinary technician specialists - rules(1) A veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist is authorized to provide care to animals under the appropriate level of supervision, as determined by the board by rule pursuant to section 12-315-105.5 (4) or (6), by a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the veterinary technician's or veterinary technician specialist's performance. The licensed veterinarian delegating tasks to and supervising the veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist is responsible for the care of the animal.(2) Nothing in this part 2 prohibits a person who is not a veterinary technician or veterinary technician specialist pursuant to this part 2 from performing tasks relating to animal care under the direct or immediate supervision of a licensed veterinarian who is responsible for the care of the animal.Amended by 2024 Ch. 36,§ 13, eff. 8/7/2024.Added by 2022 Ch. 442, § 21, eff. 8/10/2022.2024 Ch. 36, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3). 2022 Ch. 442, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3). For the legislative declaration in HB 24-1047, see section 1 of chapter 36, Session Laws of Colorado 2024.