Introduction to Veterinary Technology (VET 105) - Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key historical milestones, professional roles, supervision levels, examination requirements, and legal/ethical definitions from VET 105.

Canine Nurses Institute

An organization established in 1908 that began to train veterinary assistants.

Dr. Walter Collins

The individual who created a model of study in 1965 for use in the training of veterinary technicians.

NAVTA

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, formed in 1977.

AVMA

American Veterinary Medical Association, which officially adopted the title "Veterinary Technician" in 1989.

RACE

Registry of Approved Continuing Education, operated under the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB).

CVTEA

Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, responsible for accrediting veterinary technology curriculum requirements.

VTNE

Veterinary Technician National Examination, an exam administered by AAVSB consisting of 150 items to be completed in 3 hours with a $375 application fee.

Veterinarian (DVM / VMD)

A professional who completes a 4-year undergraduate degree followed by 4 years at an AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine; sole team members permitted to diagnose, prescribe, prognose, and perform surgery.

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)

A Licensed Veterinary Technician who has met additional educational, case study, and experience requirements, and passed a board examination from a recognized specialty academy.

Veterinary Technologist

A professional who holds a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology (or related field) and often works as a practice supervisor, instructor, or in leadership roles.

Veterinary Technician

A professional who holds a 2-year Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program and has passed the national board exam.

Veterinary Assistant

A veterinary health care team member responsible for assisting veterinary technicians and veterinarians, primarily educated through on-the-job training.

AALAS Certification Designations

Three laboratory animal designations certified through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), and Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).

Veterinarian Restricted Scope of Practice

The four medical duties restricted exclusively to veterinarians: 1. Diagnose, 2. Prescribe, 3. Prognose, and 4. Perform Surgery.

Immediate Supervision

A level of veterinary medical supervision where the veterinarian is physically present in the room, ensuring direct guidance and rapid intervention.

Direct Supervision

A level of veterinary medical supervision where the veterinarian is present on the premises and readily available.

Indirect Supervision

A level of veterinary medical supervision where the veterinarian is not on the premises but is available by phone or electronic communication.

Veterinary Technician Practice Model

A 5-step iterative nursing care process: 1. Gather patient data, 2. Identify and prioritize patient evaluations, 3. Develop and implement a care plan with interventions, 4. Evaluate patient response, and 5. Gather additional data and re-evaluate.

Ethics

Rules or principles that govern right conduct, which each practitioner is responsible for adhering to upon entering a profession.

Practice Act

The primary state law governing the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology, created, changed, and enforced by the state.