Section 338.3507. Animal euthanasia; training of personnel.  


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  • (1) An employee of an animal control shelter, animal protection shelter, or class b dealer who practices euthanasia on animals shall document completion of a minimum of 8 hours of training given by a licensed veterinarian in the use of sodium pentobarbital.

    (2) Training of the individual shall be under the instruction of a veterinarian who is currently licensed in this state and is in good standing. The training shall include both lecture and self-study instruction and clinical experience. At a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate competency to give intercardial, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections, in addition to making a positive determination of death.

History: 2013 AACS.