Intro Flashcards
Accredits programs for vets/techs.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Define the terminology/educational/licensing requirements for vets/techs.
Veterinary Practice Acts
Oversees the national licensing exams.
The International Council for Veterinary Assessment
(formerly the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners)
An AVMA committee that accredits veterinary technology programs.
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)
An individual who has graduated from a 2-year AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technology program;
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate in Science (AS) degree.
Veterinary Technician
An individual who has graduated from a 4-year AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technology program;
Bachelor in Applied Science (BAS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Veterinary Technologist
Individuals who provide animal care but require less training and fewer skills than vet techs.
Veterinary Assistant
Enforces Controlled Substances Act (controls manufacture, purchase, and distribution of certain medications).
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Protecting workers from workplace hazards.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a ______ branch that monitors the animal health industry (The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act).
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) enforces the Animal Welfare Act (ensures lab animals (research facilities, zoos, educational institutions) receive the best possible care).
The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for meat/poultry products.
Vets are required to obtain/maintain ______ accreditation to legally write health certifications for animals traveling across state/international boarders.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA branch responsible for meat and poultry products (Safe and correctly labeled).
The Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
USDA branch that enforces the Animal Welfare Act (which ensures lab animals (Research facilities, zoos, educational institutions, breeders) receive the best care possible).
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS)
Enforces regulations that aim to reduce environmental pesticide contamination.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Founded the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in 1866 which was the first animal welfare organization in the US.
Henry Bergh
Employed by biomedical research companies and educational institutions.
Responsible for overseeing daily care/feeding/comfort, ensure proper environmental conditions are maintained (check animals daily and notify researcher abnormal conditions that affect the animals), and collect blood samples, take x-rays, assist in surgery, etc. while being supervised by a vet.
Laboratory Animal Technicians (LAT)
Helps the LAT care for research facility animals (help keep the animals and their environment clean and comfortable).
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Responsible for feeding the animals and keeping them well socialized, check animals daily for signs for illness, and instruct new pet owners on proper pet care.
Animal Care Attendant
Pet Shop Attendant
Professional that usually has a background in animal behavior.
Dog Trainer
Care for animal while owner is away, check pet for signs of illness that may require veterinary attention.
Work most closely with pet owners.
Pet Sitter
Employed by state or county.
Responsible for stray animal control and enforcement of license/leash law.
Investigate charges of animal abuse and cruelty.
Animal Control Officer (ACO)
Care for stray/abandoned animals at shelters and human societies.
Animal Shelter Aids
Daily feeding and observation of captive wild animals.
Responsible for cleaning enclosures.
Develop and present educational programs for the public.
Zookeepers (Zoo Animal Caretakers)
Care for injured and orphaned wild animals with the goal to return the animal to its natural environment (or find an alternative for long-term care if release is not possible).
Wildlife Rehabilitators
Represents the interests of vet techs in the US and Canada.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
Official ethical code for veterinarians.
The Principles of Veterinary Ethics
