Who may administer rabies vaccines?
In North Carolina only Licensed Veterinarians and Certified Rabies Vaccinators (in their appointed county only) may administrator Rabies vaccines. GS130A‑185. Vaccination of all dogs and cats. (a) The owner of every dog and cat over four months of age shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies. The time or times of vaccination shall be established by the Commission. Rabies vaccine shall be administered only by a licensed veterinarian or by a certified rabies vaccinator. (b) Only animal rabies vaccine licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and approved by the Commission shall be used on animals in this State. (1935, c. 122, s. 1; 1941, c. 259, s. 2; 1953, c. 876, s. 2; 1973, c. 476, s. 128; 1983, c. 891, s. 2.
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