Veterinary Technician - Requirements, Roles, and Ethics

Flashcards covering the roles, requirements, responsibilities, and ethical considerations for veterinary technicians, including key organizations and terminology.

Excellent __ skills is a requirement of a Veterinary Technician.

observation

__ is a requirement of a Veterinary Technician, especially with animals that are aggressive.

Patience

The acronym __ refers to the Veterinary Nurse Initiative.

VNI

A Vet Tech must be able to __ the Veterinary Technician Oath word for word.

memorize

__ ,DVM, is known as the Father of Veterinary Technology.

Walter Emmett Collins

__ stands for the North American Veterinary Technician Association.

NAVTA

__ stands for Veterinary Technician Specialist.

VTS

A widespread __ of VTs is current.

shortage

__ by the CVTEA & AVMA ensures essential skills are taught.

Accreditation

The Veterinary Technician National Examination is also known by the acronym __ .

VTNE

__ is one possible credential for Veterinary Technicians.

LVT

Gathering __ includes mentation, hydration and appetite.

Data

Gathering __ includes HR, RR, BP and lab results.

Data

__ information includes HR, RR, BP and lab results.

Objective

After evaluating patient response, you should __ as patient status changes.

Intervene

Veterinary Technicians CANNOT __ medications.

Prescribe

Veterinary Technicians CANNOT __ .

Diagnose

Veterinary Technicians CANNOT perform __ .

Surgery

A Veterinary Technician has responsibilities in the __ area.

Reception

The Veterinary Technician has responsibilities in the __ room.

Treatment

LVT, VTS(dentistry) is an example of a Veterinary .

Technician Specialist

__ Animal Technicians & Technologists work in a laboratory.

Laboratory

Appropriate __ and conduct are key to professionalism.

Appearance

__ communication is key to professionalism.

Professional

Strengthening the profession and advocating for awareness are part of __ plan.

NAVTA's

Adhering to the profession's __ __ __ is an obligation of a Veterinary Technician according to NAVTA.

code of ethics

Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the __ of animals with competence and compassion.

suffering

Who is the father of veterinary technology

Walter Emmet Collins DVM