Section 1248.60  Duties of a Euthanasia Technician

The duties of a certified euthanasia technician shall include, but are not limited to:

a)         Correctly identifying and preparing animals for euthanasia;

b)         Scanning for microchips or other identification prior to euthanasia;

c)         Understanding the needs of individual animals;

d)         Using restraint measures only on fractious, feral, vicious or dangerous animals;

e)         Accurately recording dosages administered and drugs wasted;

f)         Ordering supplies;

g)         Maintaining the security of all controlled substances and drugs;

h)         Reporting to the Department violations or suspicion of violations of this Part or any abuse of drugs;

i)          Humanely euthanizing animals;

j)          Verification of death by using a cardiac puncture, stethoscope or by recognizing the signs of rigor mortis;

k)         Proper and lawful disposal of euthanized animals.