Intro to Animal Care Flashcards
AVMA
American Veterinary Medical Association
BVME
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PHS
Public Health Service
NIH
National Institutes of Health
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
CVM
Center of Veterinary Medicine
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
APHIS
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
FSIS
Food Safety Inspection Service
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association
AAALAC
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
NAVTA
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
LAT
Laboratory Animal Technician
ALAT
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
AALAS
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
ACO
Animal Control Officer
Euthanasia
The act of killing hopelessly sick or injured animals in a painless way.
Veterinary Practice Acts
The laws that govern veterinary medicine in a particular state.
laboratory animal
An animal lept in a research facility, zoo, or educational institute.
small animal practice
A veterinary practice that treats family pets or companion animals.