Laws

Question 1

Define CVT

Answer 1

Grad from 2 years AVMA program + passed national and state test
OR certified before 2010

Question 2

Define “consult”

Answer 2

Professional/expert advice requested by a vet IN AZ, on a case by case basis

Question 3

Define cremation

Answer 3

Reduction of animal to bone fragments by combustion or evaporation

Question 4

Define crematory

Answer 4

Building or portion of building with a retort in which only animal remains are cremated

Question 5

Define direct supervision

Answer 5

Vet physically present at location where animal health care is being performed

Question 6

Define Gross incompetence

Answer 6

Professional misconduct or unreasonable lack of professional skill

Question 7

Define Gross negligence

Answer 7

Treatment of a patient or practice of veterinary medicine resulting in injury, necessary suffering, or death, caused by carelessness, negligence, or disregard of established principles.

Question 8

Define Indirect supervision

Answer 8

Vet is not physically present at location but has given written or oral instructions for treatment.

Question 9

Define Letter of Concern

Answer 9

Advisory letter sent to notify a vet that the board doesn’t have sufficient evidence for disciplinary action, but they think the vet should change something and if they don’t they may have action against their license.

Question 10

Define Malpractice

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Define Medical incompetence

Answer 11

Lacking sufficient medical knowledge or skills to a degree to endanger patient health, OR lacking supplies, equipment, or medication to perform a procedure properly.

Question 12

Define negligence

Answer 12

Failure to exercise reasonable care in practice

Question 13

Define “regularly”

Answer 13

Offered to public once a month or more

Question 14

Define “Responsible veterinarian”

Answer 14

Vet who makes sure licensed premises follow laws (state and federal) by establishing policy

Question 15

Define “Supervising veterinarian”

Answer 15

Vet overseeing care by CVT or assistant

Question 16

Define “Temporary sites”

Answer 16

Where outpatient vet services are performed

Question 17

Define 24 hour service

Answer 17

Vet is physically on premises all 24 hours

Question 18

Name the three elements of the Veterinary Client Patient Relationship

Answer 18

1. Vet assumes responsibility of making medical judgements and client agrees to follow vet instructions
2. Vet has sufficient knowledge of animal for at least a preliminary diagnosis (has recently seen animal or reviewed medical records)
3. Vet is available for follow up visits or has arranged for emergency coverage/coverage by other vet

Question 19

Define Vet assistant

Answer 19

Person who provides care under supervision (direct or indirect) of vet or CVT

Question 20

Define Veterinary faculty member

Answer 20

Not necessarily licensed, but graduated vet school and is an employee at a vet school in the state

Question 21

Define veterinary medicine

Answer 21

Veterinary: surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, acupuncture, manipulation, all other branches or specialties
The prescribing, administering, or dispensing of drugs and mediations for veterinary purposes

Question 22

How many members on the state board? How many of each type?

Answer 22

9
5 = veterinarians (practicing or practiced 5 years immediately before position)
2 = general public
1 = livestock industry (non-vet)
1 = CVT (for at least 5 years, working or working in state 5 years immediately before)

Question 23

How are the members of the board chosen?

Answer 23

Appointed by the governor

Question 24

How long is a board member term?

Answer 24

4 years

Question 25

How many terms can a board member sit?

Answer 25

2 terms

Question 26

How can you remove a board member?

Answer 26

Notice then hearing before governor

Question 27

How much can a board member earn?

Answer 27

No more than 100 per day of work

Question 28

What are board responsibilities?

Answer 28

1. Report to governor with summaries of all licenses by Oct 1st each year
2. At least one annual meeting (at which public can appear, tape records of which are kept for 2 years)
3. Keep the Veterinary Medical Examining Board Fund (10% of all fees to board to goes to state general, 90% to this fund)
4. Employment of personnel as needed, including an executive director
5. Protect the public from unlawful, incompetent, etc practicing of vet med
6. Investigation of violations and regulating disciplinary actions
7. Granting / removing licenses and keeping records of all these licenses
8. Setting rules and deadlines for applications and licenses
9. Having an official seal for licenses