Education Law § 6702 · Article 135. Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Technology
Practice of veterinary medicine and use of title "veterinarian"
Text — Law content up to date as of October 2, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 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".
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.
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