Vet 105 Final

Question 1

History of veterinary technology

Answer 1

Beterinarians performed independantly and performed laboritory and nursing duties themselves. Spouses and laypersons served as vet techs, assistants, receptionists and office managers.

Question 2

Father of Veterinary Technology

Answer 2

Walter E. Collins

Question 3

Veterinary technition oath

Answer 3

I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering, and by promoting public health.

I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the professions code of ethics, and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.

Question 4

What is the role of a vet tech as a mamber of the veterinary team?

Answer 4

Skilled nursing care
Radiology techniques
Laboritory techniques
Surgical preparation 
Surgical assistance 
Anesthetist 
Client education

Question 5

Credentials

Answer 5

CVT- certified bet tech
RVT-registered vet tech
LVT-licensed vet tech

2-3 years associates degree
4 - bachelors degree

Must tate the veterinary technician national exam
VTNE

Question 6

AVMA

Answer 6

American veterinary medical association

Offer consultation on education of veterinary technicians, their utilization, their regulation, and other related matters

Question 7

CVMA

Answer 7

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association

Offer consultation on education of veterinary technicians, their utilization, their regulation, and other related matters

Question 8

VTNE

Answer 8

Veterinary technician national exam

Question 9

OSHA

Answer 9

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 10

USDA

Answer 10

United States department of agriculture

Question 11

DEA

Answer 11

Drug enforcement administration

Question 12

NAVTA

Answer 12

National association for veterinary technicians in America

Question 13

SCNAVTA

Answer 13

National association for veterinary technicians in America student chapter

Responsibilities of being a mamber of anprofession along with a professional organization.

Question 14

SCAVT

Answer 14

South carolina association of veterinary technicians

Dedicated to increasing public awareness of the vital role licensed technicians play in the veterinary healthcare team and to provide professional unity within south carolina

Question 15

AALAS

Answer 15

American association for laboratory animal science

Question 16

AAEVT

Answer 16

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians

Question 17

AAVSB

Answer 17

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Question 18

Veterinary technologist

Answer 18

Bachelors degree 4 year college.

Could be a Project leader, practice supervisor or a teacher in a veterinary technology program

Question 19

Veterinary technician

Answer 19

2-3 years if education and earned an associates degree. Must complete the VTNE

Question 20

Veterinary assistant

Answer 20

Not a veterinary technitian, laboritory animal technician or veterinarian. Assist the vet in restraining animals, setting up equipment and supplies, cleaning and maintaining practice and laboritory facilities, and feeding and exercising patients.

Question 21

Things a vet tech cannot do

Answer 21

Diagnose
Prognose 
Prescribe 
Perform surgery 
Attest to health status

Question 22

Common law

Answer 22

Professional conduct, customs and practices. Enforced by judges.

Known, told to

Question 23

Legislative law

Answer 23

Veterinary practice act. Rules and regulations. Give clear guidelines.

Written down law