Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-698.22: Candidates for examination - Employment by veterinarian

of registered veterinary technician not required.

A. The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners shall

examine a candidate for certification as a veterinary technician. A

candidate for examination shall pay to the secretary of the Board a

reasonable fee established by rule of the Board and shall furnish

satisfactory proof of graduation from a program of veterinary

technology accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association

and approved by the Board.

B. The provisions of the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act shall

not require a licensed veterinarian to hire a registered veterinary

technician nor prohibit a licensed veterinarian from employing a

veterinary assistant. Licensed veterinarians may delegate animal

care responsibilities to employees commensurate with their training,

experience, and skills.

C. On or before July 1 of each year, every registered

veterinary technician shall apply to the State Board of Veterinary

Medical Examiners for a renewal certificate of registration.

Completion of the renewal certificate will permit the veterinary

technician to be registered in Oklahoma during the next fiscal year.

Forms for the renewal registration shall be furnished by the Board.

Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an

amount to be established by the Board by rule.