Lecture/Laboratory: A course that combines aspects of lecture and laboratory as described in the Schedule Type Glossary. Students register for only one section, which includes both the lecture and the laboratory. Lecture/Practice Experience: A course that combines aspects of lecture and practice experience as described in the Schedule Type Glossary. as of 1/9/06. Clinical clerkship: Full-time supervised learning experience in a clinical setting. Co-op: A structured educational strategy for learning through paid, productive, real-life work experience in a field related to a studentâs major.
Individuals representing themselves as veterinary technicians, licensed veterinary technicians, registered veterinary technicians, or Certified Veterinary Technicians, must hold a valid certificate to practice veterinary technology in the state of Idaho. Certified technicians may only work under a supervising, licensed veterinarian.
The majority of these states break down allowable procedures by the level of supervision that is required by either a licensed veterinarian or a veterinary technician. While most states give some indication as to what procedures technicians and assistants may perform, some states do not specify these duties. However, most states do indicate what procedures may not be performed, including diagnosing, prescribing, and performing surgery. Click on the following link to view a summary of state laws on veterinary technician and veterinary assistant duties that AVMA research has found.