Week 2: Chain of Command

Question 1

other veterinarians that co-own a practice are called

Answer 1

partners

Question 2

veterinarians hired as employees of the practice who do not have an
ownership stake in it are called

Answer 2

associate veterinarians

Question 3

who is ultimately responsible for the care and treatment of the animals (even if not present in room)

Answer 3

veterinarians

Question 4

how often veterinarians and technicians must re-register to practice

Answer 4

every 3 years

Question 5

association that offers approved veterinary assistant exam (no liscensure, certificate, or degree)

Answer 5

NAVTA

Question 6

reception, bookkeepers, and cashiers usually under direct supervision of

Answer 6

practice manager (or an office manager in larger practices)

Question 7

who a hospital administrator may supervise

Answer 7

practice manager/office manager, cheif financial officer, HR or personal manager, directors of ancillary services (boarding, grooming, etc.)

Question 8

tasks that should be given to unlicensed, trained staff

Answer 8

Kennel work
• Reception
• Stocking shelves
• Cleaning
• Restraint
• Instrument care

Question 9

job descriptions can be a tool for

Answer 9

• Recruitment & selection of new employees
• Training of new employees
• Reviewing performance
• Determining salary and raises/promotions