Section 502.320  Veterinary Assistant

a)         An applicant for a license as a veterinary assistant shall establish an offer of employment by a veterinarian licensed by the Board by obtaining the signature of the veterinarian on the license application, and the veterinarian will supervise the applicant.

b)         A veterinary assistant shall be permitted to practice equine dentistry only under the following circumstances:

1)         The services of the veterinary assistant are retained by a licensed veterinarian under the employment agreement or an independent contract;

2)         The contract for service is between the veterinarian and the client;

3)         Fees for services are paid by the client to the licensed veterinarian;

4)         Payment to the veterinary assistant is made by the veterinarian;

5)         The veterinarian's billing records indicate the nature of the work performed;

6)         The work is performed under the veterinarian's general supervision; and

7)         The veterinarian is in a position to give such supervision as deemed necessary.

(Source:  Amended at 20 Ill. Reg. 13052, effective October 1, 1996)