Colorado Code § 12-315-116

Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors
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(1) All duties or
actions performed by a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor must be assigned by
the student's instructor or be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If
the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in
violation of this part 1. A veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor may:
(a) Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and
(b) Perform surgery, only if the student is competent and has the necessary training and
experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(2) It is unlawful for a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor to participate in
the operation of a branch office, clinic, veterinary premises, or allied establishment unless the
veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor is under the direct supervision of a licensed
veterinarian.

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