State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
Sponsor: Michele Guyton (District 42B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: AgricultureStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a veterinary assistant to perform certain tasks under the immediate or direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner or a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a veterinary practitioner; and authorizing a veterinary technician to perform certain procedures, including certain emergency procedures and euthanasia, if the veterinary practitioner determines the veterinary technician is qualified to perform the procedures.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Guyton, Michele | Delegate Michele Guyton | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Guyton, Michele | Delegate Michele Guyton | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Francis, Marisa | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alfano, Adam | Pet ER Hunt Valley | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alfano, Adam | Pet ER Hunt Valley | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Guyton, Delegate Guytonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Guyton, Delegate Guytonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Boan, Nathaniel | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Francis, Marisa | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Nichols, DVM, Ashley | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| FWA | Weeman, Dr. Matthew | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| INFO | Guyton, Michele | Delegate | Position only |
| INFO | Boan, Nathaniel | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Jones, Rachel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
DelegateINFO 1
Maryland Department of AgricultureFWA 1INFO 1
Maryland Veterinary Medical AssociationFAV 1FWA 3
Pet ER Hunt ValleyFAV 2