Quote Originally Posted by lizbud
Well, I don't know about your state laws but, Techs can not prescribe
or dispense meds let alone perform operations in Indiana. My Vets even
display the Vet Techs licenses on the wall of the office.
I'm pretty sure it's illegal throughout the entire US... since it's regulated by a nation-wide program/association. Can't remember the name off-hand. Can look it up...

OK, it's the AVMA, American Veterinary Medical Association. Each state writes its own act, BUT the AVMA writes the Veterinary Practice Act, which basically helps to standardize the roles of the veterinarian, veterinarian technician and veterinary assistant.

The Veterinary Practice Act defines a technician's role as:

Veterinary Technicians may perform all duties of animal care and treatment EXCEPT:
1) Prescribe
2) Operate/Perform Surgery
3) Diagnose
4) Prognose

EDIT: The Veterinary Practice Act for Utah, I'm assuming: http://www.dopl.utah.gov/laws/58-28.pdf