Lesson 1

Question 1

Cross Training

Answer 1

When the individuals are capable of performing multiple tasks

Question 2

Healthcare Team (Most to least education)

Answer 2

Vets
Vet Specialists
Vet Techs
Vet Tech Specialists
Vet Assistants
Practice Managers
Hospital Administrators
Receptionists
Kennel Assistant
Groomers
Students/Externs

Question 3

NAVLE

Answer 3

North American Veterinary Licensing Examination

Question 4

The exam that refers to the laws and regulations in a specific area

Answer 4

Practical or Jurisprudence Exam

Question 5

Must be licensed, 4 years of education followed by 4 years in vet school, responsible for all medical decisions

Answer 5

Veterinarians

Question 6

Prognosis

Answer 6

The likely outcome of a patient’s disease or condition

Question 7

Study a particular aspect of vet medicine, meets extra educational requirements, are considered “board-certified” and referred to as Diplomates

Answer 7

Veterinary Specialists

Question 8

Graduates of an AVMA accredited program, and must achieve a passing score on the VTNE, must be supervised by a licensed vet, have different terminology in different states

Answer 8

Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Technologist

Question 9

VTNE

Answer 9

Veterinary Technician National Examination

Question 10

AVMA

Answer 10

American Veterinary Medical Association

Question 11

Specialized groups referred to as academies, may require extra educational requirements, earn the title of VTS with the academy denoted

Answer 11

Veterinary Technician Specialists

Question 12

Typically supervised by a credentialed vet tech, can receive on the job training but are now expected to have higher education, programs that take 6-12 months and result in career diploma or certificate

Answer 12

Veterinary Assistants

Question 13

Record keeping, inventory management, accounting, budgeting, client communication, personnel and regulatory matters, business background but may be trained on the job may be CVMP’s

Answer 13

Practice Managers and Hospital Administrators

Question 14

CVPM

Answer 14

Certified Veterinary Practice Managers

Question 15

VHMA

Answer 15

Veterinary Hospital Managers Association

Question 16

Client first impressions, make appointments, answer phones, greet clients, maintain records, handle financial transactions

Answer 16

Receptionist

Question 17

Routine care and sanitation of animals in hospital or boarding kennel, trained on the job

Answer 17

Kennel Assistant

Question 18

Baths and dippings, nail trims, hair clips, can be trained on job but programs exist, some states require extra education or certification

Answer 18

Groomers

Question 19

Performing or observing skills while still in school, some programs require a certain number of hours in a vet facility before graduation

Answer 19

Students / Externs