Quiz time! Take a minute to see if you know the answers to these common questions:
- Can vaccines be administered during holding periods?
- Do veterinarians have to administer rabies vaccines or can that be delegated?
- Does your shelter need a premise permit?
- When is a VCPR necessary for treatment?
- How do protocols change if you’re treating an animal without an identifiable owner?
If you’re confused about the legalities involved when shelter staff and volunteers take on certain medical tasks, you’re not alone! Luckily, attorneys Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman of San Francisco SPCA Shelter PALS are here to help you understand foundational law basics and optimize your shelter’s medical team.
Last week the legal expert duo demystified these questions and others in a presentation for CASCAR, the California Animal Shelter COVID Action Response group, and we’re excited to share it with you.
In this one-hour video, Brandy and Bruce clarify what registered vet technicians, vet assistants, and volunteers can—and can’t—do, guide you through optimizing care during intake, emergency treatment scenarios, and public vaccination clinics, and reveal why having SOPs and standing orders in place can be your shelter’s superpower.
