02 NCAC 52J .0418          DUTIES

A Certified Euthanasia Technician shall:

(1)           Prepare animals for euthanasia in accordance with 02 NCAC 52J .0401;

(2)           Scan for a microchip, and attempt to reach the individual(s) or organization associated with the microchip present in the animal unless emergency circumstances preclude such an attempt;

(3)           Document the presence or absence of a microchip in the animal and the attempt to contact the individual(s) or organization associated with the microchip or the emergency circumstance that precluded such an attempt. The documentation of the attempt to contact the owner shall include the date and time of phone call and/or email sent to the individual(s) or organization associated with the microchip. If another method was used to attempt to reach the individual(s) or organization associated with the microchip, the method of the attempt shall be documented;

(4)           Accurately record the facility's identification number of the animal, its species, sex, breed or breed type, description and date, dosages and route of administration for drugs that are administered for sedation and euthanasia and amounts for drugs wasted;

(5)           Order euthanasia supplies;

(6)           Maintain the security of all controlled substances and other drugs in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations;

(7)           Report to the appropriate government agencies violations or suspicions of a violation of the rules in this Subchapter or any abuse of drugs;

(8)           Euthanize animals in accordance with the rules of this Section; and

(9)           Dispose of euthanized animals, expired or unwanted chemical agent(s) or the containers, instruments and equipment used in the administration of drugs in accordance with all applicable federal, State and local laws and regulations.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 19A-24;

Eff. March 23, 2009;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2022.