[§472-1]  Definitions.  As used in this chapter:

     "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.

     "Intubate" means to pass a tube into the trachea for purposes of anesthesia and airway maintenance.

     "Monitor" means to evaluate patient health by tracking vital signs via physical examination and multi-parameter monitors in order to recognize abnormalities while an animal is under anesthesia.

     "Practice of veterinary technology" includes but is not limited to the following procedures only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian:

     (1)  Monitoring anesthesia;

     (2)  Intubating;

     (3)  Performing dental cleaning;

     (4)  Creating a relief hole in the skin to facilitate placement of an intravenous catheter; and

     (5)  Participating in laboratory management activities. [L 2016, c 147, pt of §2]