Nebraska Statutes 38-3320. Board; purpose
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The purpose of the board is to: (1) Provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens; (2) insure that veterinarians and veterinary technicians serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency; (3) insure that schools of veterinary medicine and surgery and veterinary technician programs meet the educational needs of the students and qualify students to serve the public in a safe and efficient manner; and (4) control the field of veterinary medicine and surgery in the interest of consumer protection.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-3320
- Board: means the Board of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3306
- Veterinary medicine and surgery: includes veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3317
- Veterinary technician: means an individual who has received a degree in veterinary technology from an approved veterinary technician program or its equivalent. See Nebraska Statutes 38-3318