What are the responsibilities of a veterinarian in emergency care?
• During non-business hours, veterinarians are required to provide emergency service for their patients or refer them to an emergency clinic. Alternatively, the veterinarian may make arrangements to work with another veterinarian in his or her area to provide emergency care. • When practicing under a temporary license (direct supervision), is the licensed supervising veterinarian required to be on the premises at all times? • Yes, direct (immediate) supervision means that a veterinarian currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of South Carolina is available on the premises and within immediate vocal communication of the supervisee. S.C. Code of Laws, Section 40-69-20 (3) • Yes, immediate supervision means that a licensed veterinarian is within direct eyesight and hearing range. S.C. Code of Laws, Section 40-69-20 (6) • Are distance learning courses for veterinary technicians acceptable courses for an animal health science degree? • Yes, as long as long the distan
