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When does the board hold its meeting?
When does the board hold its meeting?
June of each year
Is the board meeting available to the public?
Is the board meeting available to the public?
True (A)
A license holder must provide written notice to the board within how many days of changing veterinary practice address?
A license holder must provide written notice to the board within how many days of changing veterinary practice address?
20 days
What all is needed to apply for a license?
What all is needed to apply for a license?
When does a vet's license expire?
When does a vet's license expire?
No later than _______ of every odd-numbered year, a licensee shall submit to the board in writing for renewal.
No later than _______ of every odd-numbered year, a licensee shall submit to the board in writing for renewal.
What is needed for renewal of license?
What is needed for renewal of license?
If you are applying for a temporary permit you do not have to take the state exam.
If you are applying for a temporary permit you do not have to take the state exam.
What type of supervision is required for a temporary permit to be given to an applicant?
What type of supervision is required for a temporary permit to be given to an applicant?
General things needed to apply for a temporary permit?
General things needed to apply for a temporary permit?
The board can extend the temporary permit indefinitely.
The board can extend the temporary permit indefinitely.
What are the good and sufficient reasons for failure to take a state exam?
What are the good and sufficient reasons for failure to take a state exam?
During the two year period preceding license expiration you need ____ credit hours of CE.
During the two year period preceding license expiration you need ____ credit hours of CE.
What are some examples of things that count towards CE?
What are some examples of things that count towards CE?
Since we are getting our licenses during an even-numbered year how many hours of CE do we need?
Since we are getting our licenses during an even-numbered year how many hours of CE do we need?
Can we count vet school for CE?
Can we count vet school for CE?
Not exactly sure the difference between certificate and license CE but how many hours of CE do you need for a 2 year period?
Not exactly sure the difference between certificate and license CE but how many hours of CE do you need for a 2 year period?
What CE has been approved by the board for vets?
What CE has been approved by the board for vets?
What CE has been approved by the board for vet techs?
What CE has been approved by the board for vet techs?
How do you request pre-approval for CE?
How do you request pre-approval for CE?
How do you document your attendance of CE?
How do you document your attendance of CE?
We can slander another vet's reputation if they are doing something bad.
We can slander another vet's reputation if they are doing something bad.
A vet is responsible for the welfare of the animal they agree to provide medical services to until the animal is released, referred, or discharged.
A vet is responsible for the welfare of the animal they agree to provide medical services to until the animal is released, referred, or discharged.
A vet shall provide records of vet medical services including radiographs within ___ days of request.
A vet shall provide records of vet medical services including radiographs within ___ days of request.
If you are keeping an animal on your premise you must provide written notice that states whether personnel will be present for 24 hour observation or not.
If you are keeping an animal on your premise you must provide written notice that states whether personnel will be present for 24 hour observation or not.
When your clinic is closed what information must be posted so that someone can get veterinary care when needed?
When your clinic is closed what information must be posted so that someone can get veterinary care when needed?
It is unnecessary to provide an estimate to the owner before providing a service.
It is unnecessary to provide an estimate to the owner before providing a service.
Before a surgical patient is discharged or hospitalized the owner must be provided with what?
Before a surgical patient is discharged or hospitalized the owner must be provided with what?
Within ____ hours before anesthesia is administered or surgery performed the animal needs to be examined and ____, ______, _____, and _____ need to be recorded.
Within ____ hours before anesthesia is administered or surgery performed the animal needs to be examined and ____, ______, _____, and _____ need to be recorded.
How often is the animal's HR and RR recorded when undergoing anesthesia?
How often is the animal's HR and RR recorded when undergoing anesthesia?
Where must anesthesia drugs be logged?
Where must anesthesia drugs be logged?
What information goes into the anesthesia log?
What information goes into the anesthesia log?
How long does an administration log of controlled substances need to be kept?
How long does an administration log of controlled substances need to be kept?
How long do medical records need to be kept?
How long do medical records need to be kept?
How long do you have to keep radiographs?
How long do you have to keep radiographs?
A vet who administers a rabies vaccine to an animal on behalf of an animal control agency or shelter is exempt from keeping the normal medical records for 3 years.
A vet who administers a rabies vaccine to an animal on behalf of an animal control agency or shelter is exempt from keeping the normal medical records for 3 years.
What score does a vet tech need in order to pass the state exam?
What score does a vet tech need in order to pass the state exam?
A vet tech has to retake the exam if they do not obtain certification in how many years after the exam?
A vet tech has to retake the exam if they do not obtain certification in how many years after the exam?
A vet tech cannot do what things?
A vet tech cannot do what things?
When is renewal due for vet tech license?
When is renewal due for vet tech license?
A responsible vet of a medical premise must require that water can achieve temperatures of what degrees?
A responsible vet of a medical premise must require that water can achieve temperatures of what degrees?
What things are required on a medical premise?
What things are required on a medical premise?
Animal compartments must be sanitized at least once every _____ hours.
Animal compartments must be sanitized at least once every _____ hours.
Temperatures must be maintained between ____ and ___ where animals are housed.
Temperatures must be maintained between ____ and ___ where animals are housed.
What things need to be provided for surgery?
What things need to be provided for surgery?
What things must a mobile clinic have?
What things must a mobile clinic have?
A responsible vet for a mobile unit must ensure what?
A responsible vet for a mobile unit must ensure what?
A vet may provide written, electronic, or telephone prescription if what things exist?
A vet may provide written, electronic, or telephone prescription if what things exist?
A vet shall dispense 4 oz or less of a prescription-only drug and controlled substances in what type of container?
A vet shall dispense 4 oz or less of a prescription-only drug and controlled substances in what type of container?
A vet cannot dispense more than 4 oz of a bulk prescription-only drug in a non-childproof container.
A vet cannot dispense more than 4 oz of a bulk prescription-only drug in a non-childproof container.
A vet can dispense a drug in the manufacturer's original package without repackaging it in a childproof container.
A vet can dispense a drug in the manufacturer's original package without repackaging it in a childproof container.
A vet shall store controlled substances under lock and key except for what ones?
A vet shall store controlled substances under lock and key except for what ones?
When dispensing controlled substances, a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do what?
When dispensing controlled substances, a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do what?
When dispensing controlled substances, licensed or unlicensed personnel may do what?
When dispensing controlled substances, licensed or unlicensed personnel may do what?
Before a controlled drug can be dispensed what must happen?
Before a controlled drug can be dispensed what must happen?
If the drug is prescription-only what things can a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do?
If the drug is prescription-only what things can a dispensing vet or personnel who are not vets but authorized by a vet may do?
If a complaint is filed against you how many days do you have to respond and provide requested information?
If a complaint is filed against you how many days do you have to respond and provide requested information?
If you do not show up for an informal interview it will not proceed without you.
If you do not show up for an informal interview it will not proceed without you.
At the conclusion of an informal interview what things may the board decide?
At the conclusion of an informal interview what things may the board decide?
If a formal hearing is going to take place the licensee must respond to complaint by admitting or denying allegations first.
If a formal hearing is going to take place the licensee must respond to complaint by admitting or denying allegations first.
A licensee may appear at a formal hearing only if they have an attorney first.
A licensee may appear at a formal hearing only if they have an attorney first.
Can you file a rehearing after a decision has been made at a formal hearing?
Can you file a rehearing after a decision has been made at a formal hearing?
The board may grant a rehearing for what reasons?
The board may grant a rehearing for what reasons?
Under what circumstances is a decision not allowed a rehearing?
Under what circumstances is a decision not allowed a rehearing?
Before a crematory can obtain a license the board must inspect it.
Before a crematory can obtain a license the board must inspect it.
When does a crematory license expire?
When does a crematory license expire?
Standards for an animal crematory?
Standards for an animal crematory?
A crematory only accepts animal remains only from?
A crematory only accepts animal remains only from?
If animal remains cannot be cremated immediately then they must be placed where?
If animal remains cannot be cremated immediately then they must be placed where?
If the animal is to be individually cremated then what labels must be on the remains?
If the animal is to be individually cremated then what labels must be on the remains?
How long do cremation records need to be kept?
How long do cremation records need to be kept?
What causes valley fever?
What causes valley fever?
Cats are not susceptible to valley fever.
Cats are not susceptible to valley fever.
Signalment for valley fever?
Signalment for valley fever?
Direct transmission of valley fever occurs from animals to humans.
Direct transmission of valley fever occurs from animals to humans.
How is valley fever transmitted?
How is valley fever transmitted?
Valley fever incidences increase with what types of weather?
Valley fever incidences increase with what types of weather?
Signs of valley fever?
Signs of valley fever?
Cats are more likely to develop what type of signs with valley fever?
Cats are more likely to develop what type of signs with valley fever?
Incubation period of valley fever?
Incubation period of valley fever?
Definitive diagnosis of valley fever?
Definitive diagnosis of valley fever?
Chemistry of valley fever?
Chemistry of valley fever?
Diagnosis of valley fever?
Diagnosis of valley fever?
Treatment of valley fever?
Treatment of valley fever?
Which species is most susceptible to the plague?
Which species is most susceptible to the plague?
Humans are most commonly infected with the plague from what?
Humans are most commonly infected with the plague from what?
Direct infection of the plague is possible to humans via infected cats.
Direct infection of the plague is possible to humans via infected cats.
Three forms of the plague?
Three forms of the plague?
What form of the plague is most common in cats?
What form of the plague is most common in cats?
Signs of the plague?
Signs of the plague?
Diagnosis of the plague?
Diagnosis of the plague?
Treatment of the plague?
Treatment of the plague?
Signs of heat stroke?
Signs of heat stroke?
Acute treatment of heat stroke?
Acute treatment of heat stroke?
Complications of heat stroke?
Complications of heat stroke?
Signs of rattlesnake bites?
Signs of rattlesnake bites?
Acute treatment of rattlesnake bites?
Acute treatment of rattlesnake bites?
Signs of Bufo exposure?
Signs of Bufo exposure?
Treatment of Bufo exposure?
Treatment of Bufo exposure?
Gila monster envenomation signs?
Gila monster envenomation signs?
Study Notes
Arizona State Veterinary Board Regulations
- Board meetings occur annually in June, with public notice issued 20 days in advance.
- License holders must notify the board within 20 days of any change in veterinary practice address.
Licensure Requirements
- Application for a veterinary license requires a passport photo, citizenship documentation, resume, recent NAVLE score, letters from other states, letters of reference, transcript, and a letter from the dean if still a student.
- Veterinary licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years, with renewal applications due by February 1 of odd-numbered years.
- Renewal requires updated contact information, statements regarding other state licenses, complaints, investigations, disciplinary actions, felony charges, and proof of continuing education (CE) compliance.
Continuing Education (CE)
- A total of 20 CE hours are required every two years, with 10 hours needed upon first renewal if licensed during an even-numbered year.
- CE can include various activities like veterinary college seminars, scientific meetings, and online programs.
- Official CE activities approved by the board include those from veterinary colleges and recognized associations like the AZ Vet Med Association.
Veterinary Practice Regulations
- Veterinarians must provide written estimates of service costs to clients prior to treatment.
- Medical records must be provided within 10 days of a client's request and retained for at least three years.
- Surgery patients must receive discharge care instructions, and pre-anesthesia examinations must occur within six hours of the procedure.
Animal Care and Facility Standards
- Animals housed must be kept in temperatures between 65-90°F, with sanitation protocols requiring compartments to be sanitized every 24 hours.
- Facilities must have necessary medical equipment, including sterilized surgical tools and a reliable water supply of 32-212°F.
Controlled Substances Management
- Controlled substances must be stored securely, with records kept for two years after administration. Only authorized personnel may manage controlled substances.
Complaints and Investigations
- Licensees must respond within 15 days to complaints filed against them, allowing board investigations for alleged violations or misconduct.
- Decisions from formal hearings may be appealed within 30 days, except when public health and safety are at risk.
Crematory Regulations
- Crematory licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered years and must comply with specific construction, location, and operational standards.
- Records of cremation must be maintained for three years, and animal remains not immediately cremated must be stored for a maximum of 30 days.
Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
- Caused by Coccidioides immitis or posadasii, valley fever affects mainly young, male, large breed outdoor dogs but can also impact cats.
- Symptoms include chronic cough, weight loss, and potential skin lesions in cats; diagnosis involves cytology and serology.
- Treatment consists of azole antifungals for at least two months post-resolution of symptoms.
Plague Information
- Cats are the most susceptible species to the plague, commonly transmitted to humans via fleas or direct contact with infected animals.
- The plague can manifest in bubonic, pneumonic, or septicemic forms, with treatment typically involving gentamicin for 3-4 weeks.
Heat Stroke Management
- Symptoms include elevated temperature, altered mental state, and increased respiratory effort. Immediate treatment involves IV fluids and temperature regulation.
- Possible complications include multiple organ dysfunction and acute kidney injury.
Rattlesnake and Bufo Toad Exposure
- Rattlesnake bites can lead to swelling and shock; treatment involves fluids, analgesics, and potential antivenom administration.
- Bufo toad exposure causes severe neurologic signs and requires immediate decontamination and symptomatic treatment post-exposure.
Gila Monster Envenomation
- Symptoms of Gila monster bites include local pain and weakness, with treatment focusing on supportive care and monitoring for anaphylaxis.
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