Chapter 4 - Veterinary Care

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the veterinarian?

Answer 1

Oversee the well-being and clinical care of animals used in research, testing, teaching, and production. Responsibility extends to monitoring and promoting animal well-being at all times during the animal use and during all phases of the animal’s life.

Question 2

What MUST be provided regarding the veterinary program?

Answer 2

Veterinary program that offers a high quality of care and ethical standards MUST be provided, regardless of number of animals or species maintained.

Question 3

An adequate veterinary care program consists of assessment of what? (7)

Answer 3

Animal well-being and effective management of:
1. Animal procurement and transportation
2. Preventative medicine (including quarantine, biosecurity, and surveillance)
3. Clinical disease, disability, or related health issues
Protocol-associated disease, disability, and other sequelae
4. Surgery and perioperative care
5. Pain and distress
6. Anesthesia and analgesia
7. Euthanasia

Question 4

Who is responsible for the veterinary care program?

Answer 4

AV

Question 5

Can aspects of the vet care program be conducted by persons other than the veterinarian?

Answer 5

Some aspects of the vet care program can be conducted y persons other than a veterinarian, but the mechanism for direct and frequent communication SHOULD be established to ensure that timely and accurate information is conveyed to the responsible veterinarian about issues associated with animal health, behavior, and well-being, and that appropriate treatment or euthanasia is administered.

Question 6

What guidance to investigators and all personnel involved in the care of use of animals SHOULD the AV provide?

Answer 6

Ensure appropriate husbandry, handling, medical treatment, immobilization, sedation, analgesia, anesthesia, and euthanasia. Guidance and oversight to surgery programs and perioperative care involving animals.