Intro to Vet Tech (Introduction)

Who is considered the “Father of Veterinary Technology?”

Walter Collins

What were veterinary technicians originally called?

Animal Health Technicians

What does AVMA stand for?

American Veterinary Medical Association

How many programs are in vet tech?

213

How many vet tech programs offer four-year degree?

25

How many programs offer distance learning?

10

Employment options for vet tech

Specialist, research, pharmaceuticals, zoos and aquariums, private practice, instructors, and kennels

What are some reasons for vet tech attrition?

Lack of appreciation, lower pay, underutilization, and lack of advancement

What is the top paying states for vet?

New Jersey, Maryland, D.C

What are the reasons for veterinarian attrition?

Stress/burnout, work life, balance, debt

What type of programs exist for vet techs?

2,3, and 4 year programs

What accreditation must programs have?

Must be under AVMA accreditation

How many CE hours is required yearly?

12-20 hours

Average salary for Vet tech?

36, 850

Average veterinarian salary?

99,000

What are the five steps of the Vet tech practice model?

Gather data, identify/prioritize patient evaluations, develop plan of care and implement, evaluate response, add data

What are the four things vet techs cannot do?

Prognose, diagnose, preform surgeries, and prescribe medications

What are responsibilities of vet techs?

Reception area, operation room, hospital management, wards, examination room, radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy

What the members of veternairy team?

Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician Specialist, Veterinary Technologist, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Laboratory Animal Technicians and Technologist

Veterinarian

4-year bachelor’s degree (NAVLE test and CE)

Veterinary Technician Specialist

12 areas, 2 or 4 year degree

Veterinary Technologist

4 year bachelors degree, national and or state exam

Veterinary Technican

2 or 3 year associates degree

Veterinary Assistant

High school diploma or GED

Laboratory Animal Technicians and Technologist

4 year degree

NAVTA

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

TVMA

Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association (State)

AAEP

American Association of Equine Practitioners

AASVB

American Association of Veterinary State Board (State Test)

AVTE

Association of Veterinary Technician Educators

What three ethics apply to vet techs?

personal, society, and professional

What are three ethical questions when making decisions in vet tech?

Is it legal? Is it fair and balanced? How do I feel about myself?

What is the required entry into practice (Vet tech)?

Background check, license, good moral character, renewal and CE

What credential abbreviations relate to veterinary technicians?

RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT

Practice Act

Primary law that governs veterinary practices (Public health, safety and welfare, and protect the public)

What are some disciplinary actions for vet tech?

Technical Violations, Substantive Violations, Fraud and Deceit

What state and territories do not regulate veternairy technicans?

D.C, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, and Utah

NAVTA has how many recognized areas of specialty for Veterinary Technicians?

16 recognized areas