Definitions

Question 1

Animal

Answer 1

Any animal other than human

Question 2

Board

Answer 2

Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Question 3

Certified Veterinary Technician

Answer 3

a) A grad of a min 2 year American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program in veterinary technology who has passed a national and a state veterinary technician examination
b) A person who is certified on or before Dec. 31, 2010

Question 4

Consulting

Answer 4

Providing professional or expert advice that is requested by a vet licensed in this state and is rendered only on a specific case basis

Question 5

Controlled substance

Answer 5

Any substance that is registered and controlled under the federal controlled substances act

Question 6

Cremation

Answer 6

Heating process that reduces animal remains to bone fragments by combustion and evaporation

Question 7

Crematory

Answer 7

A building or portion of a building that is licensed pursuant to article 8 of this chapter and houses a retort in which only animal remains are cremated

Question 8

Direct supervision

Answer 8

A licensed vet is physically present at the location where animal health care is being performed

Question 9

Gross incompetence

Answer 9

Any professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill in performance of professional practice

Question 10

Gross negligence

Answer 10

Treatment of a patient or practice of veterinary medicine resulting injury, unnecessary suffering or death that was caused by carelessness, negligence, or the disregard of established principles or practices

Question 11

Indirect supervision

Answer 11

A licensed vet is not physically present at the location where animal health care is being performed but has given either written or oral instructions for treatment of the animal patient

Question 12

Letter of concern

Answer 12

An advisory letter to notify a vet that while there is insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action, the Board believes the vet should modify or eliminate certain practices and that continuation of the activities that led to the information being submitted to the Board may result in action against the vet’s license

Question 13

Licensed veterinarian

Answer 13

A person who is currently licensed to practice vet med in this state

Question 14

Licensed veterinary faculty member

Answer 14

A person who is currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine as a n employee of a veterinary college in this state

Question 15

Malpractice

Answer 15

Treatment in a manner contrary to accepted practices and with injurious results

Question 16

Medical incompetence

Answer 16

Lacking sufficient medical knowledge or skills, or both, to a degree likely to endanger the health of patients or lacking equipment, supplies, or medication to properly perform a procedure

Question 17

Negligence

Answer 17

Failure of a licensed vet to exercise reasonable care in the practice of veterinary medicine

Question 18

Regularly

Answer 18

Veterinary services are offered to the public once a month or more frequently

Question 19

Responsible veterinarian

Answer 19

The vet who is responsible to the Board for compliance by licensed veterinary premises with the laws and rules of this state and of the federal government pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine and responsible for the establishment of policy at such premises

Question 20

Specialist

Answer 20

A vet who is certified as a diplomate in a particular discipline by a national specialty board or college recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association after the completion of additional education and training, an internship or residency, passing required examination and meeting any other criteria required by the various individual national specialty boards or colleges

Question 21

Supervising veterinarian

Answer 21

A licensed vet who is responsible for the care rendered to an animal by a certified vet tech or vet assistant

Question 22

Temporary sites

Answer 22

Sites where outpatient veterinary services are performed

Question 23

24 hour services

Answer 23

Vet services when a vet is on the premises 24 hours a day

Question 24

Veterinarian

Answer 24

A person who has received a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from a veterinary college

Question 25

Veterinarian Client Patient Relationship (every aspect of it)

Answer 25

a) The vet has assumed the responsibility for making medical judgments regarding the animal’s health and need for medical treatment and the client, owner, or caretaker has agreed to follow the vet’s instructions
b) The vet has sufficient knowledge to the animal to initiate at least a general or preliminary diagnosis of the animal’s medical condition. Vet has to had recently seen and is personally acquainted with the keeping and caring of the animal as a result of examining the animal. The vet makes medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept or when a vet affiliated with the practice has reviewed the med record of such examination or visits

c) The vet is readily available for a follow-up evaluation or the vet has arranged for either of the following:
Emergency coverage
Continuing care and treatment by another vet who has access to the animal’s medical records

Question 26

Veterinary assistant

Answer 26

An individual who provides care under the direct or indirect supervision of a vet or certified vet tech

Question 27

Veterinary college

Answer 27

Any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Question 28

Veterinary faculty member

Answer 28

A person who received a doctor’s degree in vet med from a veterinary college and who is an employee of a veterinary college in this state

Question 29

Veterinary medicine

Answer 29

Vet surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, acupuncture, manipulation and all other branches or specialties of vet med and the prescribing, administering or dispensing or drugs and meds for vet purposes

Question 30

Veterinary student

Answer 30

A student who is regularly enrolled in a veterinary college