Review Flashcards

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Euthanasia

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The act of killing a hopelessly sick or injured animal in a painless way

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Veterinary Practice Act

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A set of laws that govern veterinary medicine in a particular state

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)

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An AVMA committee that accredits veterinary technology programs

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Controlled Substances Act

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A federal law that controls the manufacture, purchase, and distribution of certain medications

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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A division of the US Department of Labor; OSHA enforces laws protecting workers from workplace hazards

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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An agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services that was created to ensure safe and effective food, drugs, and medical devices

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Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

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The FDA branch that monitors the animal health industry, administering the sections of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act that pertain to animals

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Animal Welfare Act

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A group of federal laws designed to ensure that laboratory animals receive the best possible care

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Small Animal and Exotics Practice

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A veterinary hospital that treats dogs, cats, and other small pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, and reptiles

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Practice

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The exercise of the veterinary profession or the place where veterinarians work

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Specialty Board

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A board of veterinarians responsible for certifying veterinarians in specialized areas such as dentistry or ophthalmology

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Large Animal Practitioner

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Veterinarian who works exclusively with farm animals

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American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

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A professional association that accredits companion animal hospitals

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American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)

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Evaluates all operational aspects of the biomedical research facility

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Veterinary Technician (VT)

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Has specialized training in veterinary medicine and assists veterinarians in their practice

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Veterinary Assistant (VA)

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An individual who has been trained either on the job or through a vocational program to assist in a veterinary practice

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Veterinary Practice Manager (VPM)

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An individual responsible for all business aspects of a veterinary practice

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Reception Area

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The location where clients are first greeted when they enter a practice; the practice’s coordination center

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Examination Room

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The location where the veterinary staff assess an animal’s health and where the veterinarian performs examinations

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Surgical Suite

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The location that holds the surgical table, surgical and anesthetic supplies, and equipment

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Treatment Area

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The location where hospital inpatients receive medication or diagnostic procedures

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Grooming Area

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The location where animals are bathed and their coats are trimmed; has cages for holding animals before and after grooming procedures

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Hospital Ward

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The location where animals are confined for pre- and postsurgical procedures

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Isolation Area

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Used to separate patients with transmittable diseases

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X-ray Area
The location that contains the X-ray machine and protective equipment for the staff
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Darkroom
The room used for developing X-ray film
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Laboratory Area
Used for clinical diagnostic procedures; contains microscopes and equipment for analyzing blood samples
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Wildlife Rehabilitator
Cares for injured and orphaned wild animals
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Pharmacy
The location where medications and their related supplies are stored
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Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
Person who helps the laboratory animal technician care for research facility animals
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Professionalism
The conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person
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Breed Defect
Any undesirable characteristic that may be genetically passed from one generation to the next