Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors
C.R.S. § 12-315-116
in effect12-315-116. Veterinary students and veterinary student preceptors. (1) All duties or actions performed by a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor must be assigned by the student's instructor or be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. If the student does not conform to the following requirements, the licensed veterinarian is in violation of this part 1. A veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor may:
(a) Administer drugs only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian; and
(b) Perform surgery, only if the student is competent and has the necessary training and experience, under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
(2) It is unlawful for a veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor to participate in the operation of a branch office, clinic, veterinary premises, or allied establishment unless the veterinary student or veterinary student preceptor is under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-12.docx#12-315-116Fetched: 10/6/2026