Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

This bill amends the public health law and the education law to authorize emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats. It specifies that such personnel can perform actions like opening and maintaining an airway, providing ventilation, administering oxygen, and controlling hemorrhage. The bill also mandates that these personnel consult with a licensed veterinarian during the provision of such care. Additionally, it exempts licensed veterinarians and emergency medical personnel from civil liability for injuries or death unless gross negligence is proven.

Authorizes emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats.

This bill amends the public health law and the education law to authorize emergency medical care personnel to provide basic first aid to dogs and cats. It specifies that such personnel can perform actions like opening and maintaining an airway, providing ventilation, administering oxygen, and controlling hemorrhage. The bill also mandates that these personnel consult with a licensed veterinarian during the provision of such care. Additionally, it exempts licensed veterinarians and emergency medical personnel from civil liability for injuries or death unless gross negligence is proven.