R156-28-102. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 28, as used in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 28 or this rule:

  (1) "In association with licensed veterinarians", as used in Subsection 58-28-307(6), means the out of state licensed veterinarian is performing veterinarian services in this state as the result of a request for assistance or consultation initiated by a Utah licensed veterinarian regarding a specific client or patient and the services provided by the out of state licensed veterinarian are limited to that specific request.

  (2) "NBEC" means the National Board Examination Committee of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

  (3) "Patient" means any animal receiving veterinarian services.

  (4) "Practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry" as defined in Subsection 58-28-102(11) does not include the implantation of any electronic device for the purpose of establishing or maintaining positive identification of animals.

  (5) "Unprofessional conduct" as defined in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 28, is further defined in accordance with Subsection 58-1-203(1)(e) in Section R156-28-502.

  (6) "Working under" as used in Subsection 58-28-102(13), means when an individual performs services in Utah as unlicensed assistive personnel while supervised by a licensed veterinarian, provided:

  (a) the manner and means of work performance are subject to the right of control of, or are controlled by, a licensed veterinarian; and

  (b) the delegated tasks are maintained in the supervising veterinarian's medical records.