Introduction To Animal Care Flashcards
Gives each state the power to license and regulate their practice of veterinary medicine
The Veterinary Practice Act
A group of veterinarians selected by the governor in each state to give recommendations to state legislators and hold hearings regarding complaints against veterinary professionals.
The Veterinary Medical Board
Oversees national licensing exams for veterinarians
The International Council for Veterinary Assessment
Licensing exam for veterinarians
North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
According to the DEA, how often must inventory of controlled substances be taken?
Every 2 years
According to the DEA, how long must written records of controlled substances be kept?
5 years
The branch of the FDA that monitors the animal health industry
Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
Which USDA agencies regulate the veterinary industry?
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
Which USDA branch is charged with safety and correct labeling of meat and poultry products.
Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS)
Which USDA branch enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
This group of federal laws ensures that laboratory animals receive the best possible care
The Animal Welfare Act
This agency enforces regulations that reduce environmental pesticide contamination
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which agency requires veterinary practices to register and regularly inspect and calibrate x-ray machines?
State Departments of Health
He began the first animal welfare organization with this name and aided in approving the Animal Welfare Act.
Henry Bergh, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Practices that treat companion animals (including exotics) and provide regular exams and preventative healthcare. Sometimes operate mobile clinics.
Small Animal (Private) Veterinary Practice
Practice that focuses on a specialty and consist of mostly of board-certified veterinarians.
Veterinary Referral Practice
Practice that treats farm animals and usually focus on disease prevention in large herds or improving milk/meat production. Many provide only mobile services.
Large-Animal Practice
Practice that treats both large and companion animals. Often combine mobile practice with hospital design modifications.
Mixed-animal Practice
Agency that provides voluntary accreditation to companion animal hospitals complying with the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Agency that sets higher voluntary standards for biomedical research facilities.
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care ( AAALAC)
Surgical suite rooms
- prep room
- operating room
- recovery ward
Agency that offers certification for lab animal technicians.
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
AALAS requirements for certification
- graduate of an RVT program
- experience as a lab animal technician
Animal Care Attendant
Responsible for feeding, cleaning, and socializing pet shop animals and instructing new owners on animal care
What is the Principles of Veterinary Ethics and who wrote it?
The official ethical code for veterinarians, written by the AVMA
Accredits college training programs for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
More specific than an ethical code, the AVMA issues these to represent the unanimity of veterinarians in the US
Policy statements
