Veterinary Professionals: Education & Duties
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What does 'coprophagia' mean?

Eating stool

What is hypoxia?

Low oxygen

What does 'hypothermia' mean?

Low temperature

What is analgesia?

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What is the title for a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in Pennsylvania?

<p>VMD</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the educational requirements for a Veterinarian?

<p>4 years of undergraduate study and 4 years of veterinary school (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the licensing requirements for a Veterinarian?

<p>Pass the National Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and state exams (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NAVLE stand for?

<p>North American Veterinary Licensing Examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the daily duties of a Veterinarian?

<p>All of the above (H)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do board-certified veterinarians need to do to maintain their specialty?

<p>Complete continuing education</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are titles used to indicate a Certified Veterinary Technician?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the educational requirements for a Veterinary Technician?

<p>High school diploma and 2-4 years in a Veterinary Technician program earning an associate's or bachelor's degree (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the licensing requirements for a Veterinary Technician?

<p>Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and state exam (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of continuing education are required for a Veterinary Technician every two years?

<p>12 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the daily duties of a Veterinary Technician?

<p>All of the above (J)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be an APA-approved veterinary assistant?

<p>Someone who has completed a Veterinary Assistant program (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the educational requirements for a Veterinary Assistant?

<p>A and B (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are Veterinary Assistants mandatorily licensed?

<p>No, Veterinary Assistants are not mandatorily licensed unless they are AVA-certified. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of continuing education are required for an AVA-certified Veterinary Assistant?

<p>10 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the daily duties of a Veterinary Assistant?

<p>All of the above (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Veterinary Receptionist?

<p>The face of the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the daily duties of a Veterinary Receptionist?

<p>All of the above (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'professionalism' mean?

<p>Showing professionalism, conduct, and passion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contribute to a professional appearance?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of professional conduct?

<p>All of the above (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of professional communication?

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Coprophagia

Eating stool.

Hypoxia

Low oxygen levels in the body.

Hypovolemia

Low blood volume.

Hypothermia

Low body temperature.

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Analgesia

Absence of pain.

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Veterinarian

A doctor of veterinary medicine, also known as VMD in Pennsylvania.

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Veterinarian ED requirements

Four years of undergraduate studies and four years of veterinary school.

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Veterinarian licensing requirements

Passing the National Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and state exams.

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What's NAVLE?

The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, a national exam veterinarians must pass.

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Veterinarian daily duties

Protecting the health of animals and humans, evaluating animals, recommending diagnostic testing, making diagnoses, creating treatment plans, prescribing medications, and performing surgery.

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Board Certified Veterinarians

Veterinarians who specialize in a particular area of animal health, like surgery or internal medicine.

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Veterinary Technician

A certified veterinary technician, also known as LVT, RVT, or LVMT.

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Vet Tech Ed Requirements

High school diploma and a 2-4 year Veterinary Technician program, earning an associate's or bachelor's degree.

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Vet Tech Licensing Requirement

Passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and state exams.

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Vet Tech Continuing Education Requirements

12 hours of continuing education every two years.

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Vet Tech Daily Duties

Assisting veterinarians with procedures, acting as surgical assistants, performing lab tasks, being an anesthesiologist, operating x-ray equipment, working as a dental hygienist, conducting phlebotomy, administering medications, and providing instructions for follow-up care.

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Vet Assistant

A person who provides support to veterinarians but has no formal licensing requirements.

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Vet Assistant ED Requirements

On-the-job training and a high school diploma or graduating from an AVA-approved program and passing the Approved Veterinary Assistant Exam.

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Vet Assistant Licensing Requirement

No mandatory licensing unless they are AVA certified: then they must graduate from the program and pass the exam.

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Vet Assistant ConEd

AVA certified vet assistants require 10 hours of continuing education.

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Vet Assistant Daily Duties

Animal restraint, sterilization, keeping supplies stocked, patient care, monitoring animals, feeding, and cleaning

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Vet Receptionist

The face of the veterinary hospital.

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Vet Receptionist Daily Duties

Greeting clients, settling invoices, scheduling appointments, providing customer service over the phone, and managing medical records.

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Professionalism

Skill, conduct, and passion demonstrated as a professional.

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Professional Appearance

Good health, good grooming, and appropriate attire. Maintaining a neat, clean, and well-fitted uniform, tying hair back, keeping nails short and clean.

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Professional Conduct

Behavior that reflects honesty, respect, confidentiality, receptiveness, and knowledge of the law.

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Professional Communication

Effective communication using written, verbal, visual, and digital methods to convey clear, concise, and factual information in a professional manner.

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Study Notes

Veterinary Professionals: Education, Licensing, and Duties

  • Veterinarian: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) in Pennsylvania

    • Education: 4 years undergraduate, 4 years veterinary school
    • Licensing: Pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and state exams
    • Daily Duties: Protect animal and human health, evaluate animals, diagnose illnesses, create treatment plans, prescribe medications, perform surgery.

  • Board-Certified Veterinarians: Complete continuing education to maintain specialty.

  • Veterinary Technician: Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT)

    • Education: High school diploma, 2-4 years in a Veterinary Technician program (associate's or bachelor's degree)
    • Licensing: Pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and state exams
    • Continuing Education: 12 hours every 2 years
    • Daily Duties: Assist veterinarians, surgical assistance, laboratory, anesthesiology, x-ray, dental hygiene, phlebotomy, administering medications, instructing follow-up care.

  • Veterinary Assistant: Can be an APA approved assistant.

    • Education: On-the-job training (OJT) and high school diploma, or graduate from a program and pass the Approved Veterinary Assistant Exam (AVA)
    • Licensing: No mandatory licensing unless AVA: take AVA program, and pass exam
    • Continuing Education: AVA: 10 hours
    • Daily Duties: Animal restraint, sterilization, supply management, patient care, monitoring, feeding.

  • Veterinary Receptionist: Faces clients of the hospital

    • Daily Duties: Greet clients, process invoices, schedule appointments, answer phones, manage medical records.

Professionalism

  • Professional Appearance: Good health, grooming, appropriate dress (neat, clean, well-fitted uniform), hair tied back, short clean nails, first impressions matter
  • Professional Conduct: Honest, respectful, showing confidentiality, receptiveness, and awareness of the legal framework
  • Professional Communication: Use written, verbal, visual and digital skills, clear articulation, factual information that is usable workplace.

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Explore the educational requirements, licensing procedures, and daily responsibilities of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This quiz covers essential knowledge for those interested in the veterinary field, including the roles of board-certified specialists and regulatory standards. Test your understanding of this critical healthcare profession.

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