The Veterinary Field Qualifications

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Which personal quality is least essential for a veterinarian when interacting with clients?

Calm, alert, and patient demeanor

Pleasant and cheerful personality

Strong organizational and time management skills (correct)

Excellent communication skills

What is a common stressor that veterinary professionals must manage?

Constant care of animals (correct)

Handling paperwork

Scheduling regular check-ups

Communicating with colleagues

Which factor is NOT typically associated with working conditions in veterinary careers?

Potential for injury

Predictable work hours (correct)

Constant care of animals

Unpleasant tasks

What quality is especially important for a veterinarian during crises?

Calm, alert, and patient demeanor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the nature of tasks that veterinary professionals may face?

Tasks that can be unpleasant and physically demanding Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in the 17th and 18th centuries prompted European governments to fund veterinary research?

Animal plagues that impacted economies Signup and view all the answers

When was the first veterinary college founded, and where was it located?

1761 in Lyon, France Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of early veterinary medicine before the 20th century?

Care of farm animals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about veterinary education in the 1850s is true?

Most training involved practical experience Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of US veterinary school students were female in 2003?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of the early veterinary practitioners regarding their knowledge?

Understanding of specific animal anatomy Signup and view all the answers

How did the demographics of veterinarians change by the end of 2019 in the US?

Females made up more than half of veterinarians Signup and view all the answers

What early medical tool is noted in the history of veterinary medicine from around 2200 BCE?

Obstetrical cord Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary requirement for veterinarians to practice in the United States?

Graduate from an AVMA-approved veterinary college Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about specialized training for veterinary healthcare team members is true?

Some voluntary certification exams exist for certain support staff Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual duration of college courses required to become a veterinary technician?

Two years of study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of a veterinary technician?

Veterinary technicians always work under the direct supervision of a veterinarian Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in 1961 regarding veterinary technician training?

Colleges began offering training programs for veterinary support roles Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a veterinary technician to be licensed, registered, or certified?

Graduation from an AVMA-accredited program and passing the VTNE Signup and view all the answers

What subjects do veterinary technicians study before receiving specialized training?

Science, English, math, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry Signup and view all the answers

How many AVMA-CVTEA-accredited programs are there currently in the United States?

More than 200 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

AVMA and Veterinary Technician Education

Veterinary technician career field is relatively new
In the past, veterinarians trained their own support staff
A time-consuming task that meant staff members often only learned skills and procedures they needed for that particular veterinary practice
In 1961, colleges began offering training programs known as animal technician or animal health technician programs
These programs offer training programs for kennel workers, laboratory animal attendants, and other support staff
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredits college training programs for veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Veterinarian Licensing

To be licensed in the United States, veterinarians must graduate from a veterinary college approved by the AVMA
Most veterinary school students complete a four-year college science degree before their additional four years of veterinary school.
Veterinary school graduates must pass both national and state veterinary board examinations

Veterinary Technician Licensing

Each state sets its own training and licensing requirements for veterinary support staff
In most cases, veterinary technician must complete a program and pass the veterinary technician national exam (VTNE) to be licensed, registered, or certified
Many colleges offer associate and/or bachelor degree programs in veterinary technology
Other veterinary healthcare team members are generally not licensed

Veterinary Technician Roles

Veterinary healthcare team members should understand the roles of other team members
In some cases, state or federal law designates a particular team member's role
Graduates of AVMA-CVTEA accredited programs in veterinary technology are called veterinary technicians (VT)
VTs always work under the direct supervision of the veterinarian

Veterinary Technician Education Requirements

Currently, the United States has more than 200 AVMA-CVTEA-accredited programs
Most require two years of college courses
A few are three- or four-year programs
They all require, as part of the training, some time on the job with a veterinarian

Veterinary Technician Skills

After completing general courses in science, English, math, anatomy, physiology, and chemistry, the student receives specialized training in the many skills needed to provide technical assistance to the veterinarian
Some of these skills include training in anesthesia, surgical assisting, pharmacology, veterinary dentistry, radiology, and laboratory procedures

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Description

Explore the evolution of veterinary technician education and the role of the AVMA in accrediting training programs. This quiz covers the history and requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, including licensing and educational pathways. Test your knowledge on key milestones in veterinary education.