Vet Field Qualifications

Question 1

Euthanasia

Answer 1

The act of ending the life of a hopelessly sick or injured animal in a humane and painless way

Question 2

Personal Qualities Include

Answer 2

Pleasant and Cheerful Personality
Good Communication Skills
Ability To Remain Calm, Alert and Patient When Faced With Crisis 
Good organizational Skills
 Time Management 
Being Resourceful

Question 3

Euthanasia

Answer 3

The act of ending the life of a hopelessly sick or injured animal in a humane and painless way

Question 4

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association

Answer 4

Accredits college training programs for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technician

Question 5

Veterinary Practice Act

Answer 5

Allows each state the power to license and regulate the practice of Veterinary Medicine through a Set Of Laws

Question 6

Veterinary Medical Board

Answer 6

A Group of veterinarians appointed by the govenor to oversee the practice of Veterinary Medicine within that particular state

Question 7

International Counsel for Veterinary Assessment

Answer 7

Oversees the national licensing exams

Question 8

All State Practice Acts Require the following

Answer 8

• Veterinarians must grduate from an AVMA-Accredited school of Veterinary Medicine and pss exams which include State Exam as well as North American Veterinary Licensing Exam. (NAVLE)
• Only a licensed Veterinarian may diagnose disease, perform surgery and prescribe medications.
• The Vet Tech and other supporting staff must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Question 9

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Answer 9

An individual who has completed the AVMA-CVTEA accredited college program for Veterinary Technology and Has Passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)

Question 10

Committee On Veterinary Technician Education Amd Activities (CVTEA)

Answer 10

An AVMA committee who accredits Veterinary Technology programs

Question 11

Registed Licensed Certified

Answer 11

Different States use these to identify Veterinary Technitians who have met state practice act requirements

Question 12

Veterinary Technician

Answer 12

An individual who has graduated from a 2 year AVMA-CVTEA Accreditied program but has not yet completed state licensure

Question 13

Veterinary Technologist

Answer 13

An individual who has graduated a AVMA-CVTEA accredited 4 year program but has not obtained state licensure

Question 14

Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA)

Answer 14

A individual who has graduated from a NAVTA approved veterinary assistant program and has passed the Approved Veterinary Assistant Examintion

Question 15

Veterinary Assistant

Answer 15

Individuals who provide animal care but require less training and fewer skills than Veterinary Technicians

Question 16

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Answer 16

A division of the US department of justice, is a federal law enforcement agency charged with enforcing thw Controlled Substance Act

Question 17

Controlled Substance Act

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

Question 18

Controlled Substances Act Can Be Summarized As Follows

Answer 18

• Vets must obtain a license to purchase, use or dispense controlled substances
• Controlled Substances must be kept in a double locked area
• Detailed written records must be kept of any use of Controlled Substances
• Written records must be kept for 5 years
• Inventory must be taken every 2 years

Question 19

US Department of Labor

Answer 19

Governs issues that affect workers on the job

Question 20

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer 20

OSHA’S charge is to enforce laws protecting workers from workplace hazards

Question 21

OSHA’S Requirements of Employers Can be summarized As Follows

Answer 21

• Display Job safety and health protection posters
• Record occupational injuries and illnesses
• Provide Written Plans For job safety and health
• Train employees in proper procedures
• Provide personal Protective Equipment for employees

Question 22

Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

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Concerned with regulations that ensure safe and effective food, drugs and medical devices

Question 23

US Department Of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer 23

Oversees several agencies that regulate the Veterinary Industry

Question 24

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Answer 24

Charged with enforcing the Animal Welfare Act

Question 25

The Food Safety Inspection Servic3 (FSIS)

Answer 25

Charged with ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe and correctly labeled

Question 26

Animal Welfare Act

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A group of federal laws designed to ensure that laboratory animals receive the best possible care. Law also applies to breeders who supply animals for research or education

Question 27

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Answer 27

Enforced regulations primarily aim to reduce environmental pesticide contamination

Question 28

Practice

Answer 28

Refers to the exercise of the profession. The place where Veterinarians work.

Question 29

Small Animal Private Veterinary Practice

Answer 29

Most veterinary practices treat family pets or companion animals as well as some small animals

Question 30

Veterinary Referral Practice

Answer 30

These Veternarians specialize in one aspect of animal care

Other vets typically refer their patients to a specialist when they need advanced or specialized care

Question 31

Large Animal Practice

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Veterinarians that work eclusively with farm animals

Question 32

Mixed Animal Practice

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Refers to a clinic that treats both small and large animals.

Question 33

Outpatient Procedures

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Involve short-term admission of patients for the duration of the procedure and recovery. All of these patients are discharged (Sent home) by the end of the workday

Question 34

Inpatient Procedures

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Require the patient to be admitted to a vet hospital overnight. Patients who are hospitalized for medical treatments are also considered inpatient