N.Y. Education Law 6702 – Practice of veterinary medicine and use of title “veterinarian”
§ 6702. Practice of veterinary medicine and use of title "veterinarian". 1. Only a person licensed or exempt under this article shall practice veterinary medicine or use the title "veterinarian".
Terms Used In N.Y. Education Law 6702
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
2. A licensed veterinarian or a professional service corporation organized for the practice of veterinary medicine may employ veterinary technicians to assist them in the practice of their profession in such capacities as are prescribed by law and as from time to time may be set by the commissioner or the state board of veterinary medicine. A veterinarian or professional service corporation may not employ veterinary technicians in a ratio exceeding three technicians per supervising licensed veterinarian. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a veterinarian from employing unlicensed lay persons for the performance of non-technical duties.