Veterinarian Act Article 16
16.1 A veterinary assistant, under the guidance of a veterinarian, is allowed to assist in veterinary care; but he or she shall not issue diagnostic certificates, prescriptions or certification documents.16.2 A veterinary assistant holding a registered certificate obtained prior to the amendment of this Act or a veterinary assistant certificate issued within 10 years after the amendment, and possessing either of the following qualifications – subject to recognition by the central competent authority -- may conduct diagnosis, treatment, inspection; issue diagnostic certificates; and write prescriptions. However, he or she shall not issue certification documents designated by the competent authority.（1）Four years or more in support of veterinary practice at a veterinary animal care facility.（2）Five years or more experience assisting veterinary practice at livestock farms, veterinary medicine institutions or other entities recognized by the competent authority.16.3 When veterinary assistants perform veterinary practice as stipulated in Sections 16.1 （paragraph 1 of Article 16） and 16.2 （paragraph 2 of Article 16）, other relevant provisions regarding a veterinarian’s practice in this chapter also apply.
中文原文 獸醫師法第16條
獸醫佐在獸醫師指導下協助執行獸醫師業務。
但不得填發診斷書、處方或開具證明文件。
本法修正前已領有獸醫佐登記證書或自本法修正施行之日起十年內領有獸醫佐證書者，於具有下列經歷之一，並經中央主管機關認定後，得執行診斷、治療、檢驗及填發診斷書、處方業務。
但不得開具主管機關指定之證明文件。
一、在獸醫診療機構協助執行獸醫師業務四年以上。
二、在畜牧、獸醫機構或主管機關認可之其他機構協助執行獸醫師業務五年以上。
獸醫佐依第一項或第二項規定執行業務，準用本章其他有關獸醫師執業規定。
但不得填發診斷書、處方或開具證明文件。
本法修正前已領有獸醫佐登記證書或自本法修正施行之日起十年內領有獸醫佐證書者，於具有下列經歷之一，並經中央主管機關認定後，得執行診斷、治療、檢驗及填發診斷書、處方業務。
但不得開具主管機關指定之證明文件。
一、在獸醫診療機構協助執行獸醫師業務四年以上。
二、在畜牧、獸醫機構或主管機關認可之其他機構協助執行獸醫師業務五年以上。
獸醫佐依第一項或第二項規定執行業務，準用本章其他有關獸醫師執業規定。