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covering

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covering
1. the illegal practice of using an unqualified employee to work in the guise of a qualified one. This is with particular reference to practicing medicine and surgery and administering anesthetics and making diagnoses. The employing veterinarian is guilty of covering, the employed person is guilty of practicing illegally.
2. mating.
3. the legal practice of providing relief services for a veterinarian who is absent from his or her practice.
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