LAC 46:LXXXV.1303. Training Requirements for Zoo Personnel

A. Laypersons who are employed by a zoo and who will administer chemical restraint drugs must be trained by a veterinarian. B. Trained by a veterinarian means: 1. that the veterinarian has provided the employee with: a. a list of each species of animal which may require capture by the use of chemical restraint drugs; b. the specific drug to be used on a particular species; and c. the specific amount, listed in cc's, of said drug for each species with an appropriate dosage range to account for the varying weights for the particular animal which necessitates capture by chemical restraint drugs; 2. that the veterinarian has demonstrated to the employee the safe and proper use of capture equipment. C. Prior to administering any chemical restraint drug, a layperson newly employed by a zoo must successfully complete a board-approved chemical capture training course. The licensed veterinarian at the zoo shall submit to the board the trained layperson’s certificate of completion which shall include the following: 1. the trained layperson’s full name; 2. the name of the course/program; 3. the name of the training veterinarian; 4. the date(s) of attendance; and 5. the total number of hours completed; D. All trained laypersons must successfully complete a board-approved chemical capture course at least once every three consecutive calendar years. Within 60 days after a layperson completes the course, the zoo’s supervising licensed veterinarian must submit the certificate of completion to the board. The certificate must include all information required under §1303.C of this Section.