This bill amends existing laws to allow veterinary technicians to administer rabies vaccinations under the indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian. Specifically, it modifies RSA 436:99, II to remove the requirement that rabies vaccinations must be performed solely by a licensed veterinarian. Instead, it introduces a new paragraph in RSA 436:100, allowing veterinary technicians to perform these vaccinations as defined by the board of veterinary medicine. Additionally, the bill updates RSA 436:101, I to include veterinary technicians in the requirement for obtaining a statement from the pet owner before vaccination, and it amends RSA 436:102 to specify that both veterinarians and veterinary technicians are responsible for completing the rabies vaccination certificate.

The bill also includes several insertions to clarify the roles and responsibilities of both veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the vaccination process. For instance, it specifies that the vaccination certificate must include the signature of either the veterinarian or the authorized veterinary technician. Furthermore, it outlines the distribution of the vaccination certificate copies and the requirements for the vaccination tag that must be attached to the pet's collar or harness. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 436:99, 436:100, 436:101, 436:102
HB1407 text: 436:99, 436:100, 436:101, 436:102