Vet 113- Acronyms Definitions

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National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)

An association dedicated to representing and promoting veterinary technology

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

is the leading national organization representing veterinarians and providing resources for veterinary professionals, focusing on education, advocacy, and public health.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEP)

Agency in the US Department of Justice that is responsible for enforment of laws governing the uses of controlled substances.

American Association for Labortory Animal Science (AALAS)

It is a professional, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and the advancement of responsible scientific research

United States Department Agriculture (USDA)

Government agency that regulates veterinary biologics (vaccines, antitoxins, and diagnostics that are used to prevent, treat, or diagnose animal disease).

Animal welfare Act (AWA)

is a federal U.S. law that mandates minimum standards of care and treatment for animals use in research, bred for commerical sale, exhibted to the public, or commercially transported.

Committe on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

Committee that helps guide and structure the development of specialties for veterinary technicians and provides a standardized list of criteria and assistance for societies interested in attaining academy statues.

Student Chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (SCNAVTA)

Designed for students enrolled in veterinary technology or veterinary nursing programs

South Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians (SCAVT)

The premier professional organization for veterinary professions in South Carolina. To advance veterinary medicine, promote animal welfare, protect public health, and support the human- animal bond.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Agency of the US government that is charged with enforcing the occupational safety and health act, which enforces federal laws that help ensure a safe workplace for American workers. Twenty-one states and territories have OSHA programs administered by the state; the remainder fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction.

Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS)

committee that helps guide and structure the development of specialties for veterinary technicians and provides a standardized list of criteria and assistance for societies interested in attaining academy status.

Professional Examination Service (PES)

national licensing and competency testing for veterinary professionals or comprehensive medical evaluations.

American Association of Veterinary State board (AAVSB)

Is a organization that represents the government licensing agencies (state boards) that regulate the practice of veterinary medicine.

Institutional Animal care and Use Committee (IACUC)

A federally mandated oversight body in the US that ensures the human, ethical care and use of vertebrate animals in research, testing, and education.

Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Standardized test used to evaluate the competency of entry-level veterinary technicians

Environmental protection Agency (EPA)

Independent federal agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment.