The Profession
Scope of Practice
Key Terms
Education/Credentialling
Acronyms
100

A person who holds an Associate of Science (AS) degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program

Veterinary technician

100

a person licensed to diagnose, prescribe, prognose and perform surgery

Veterinarian

100

The NAVTA committee that helps guide and structure the development of specialties for veterinary technicians

The Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS)

100

The accrediting body and committee for the veterinary technology profession is

What is AVMA CVTEA

100

LVT

Licensed Vet Tech

200

a person with a Bachelor's degree (BS) in veterinary technology from a 4 year AVMA accredited program

Veterinary Technoloogist

200

the supervising veterinarian has examined the animal and has given written or oral instructions for the treatment of the animal while the supervising veterinarian is away from the premises is

Indirect Supervision
200

The credential given to technicians who have completed requirements for formal education, clinical training, and standardized testing by a specialty academy. 

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS)

200

The certifying examination for veterinary technology licensure is called

The Veterinary Technician National Examination VTNE

200

AAVSB

American Association of Veterinary State Boards

300

The profession of veterinary nursing and technology in the US began in the early years of

1960

300

the supervising veterinarian is on the premises and in audible or visual range of the animal patient and the person treating the patient

Immediate supervision

300

A structured approach to patient care that ensures that consistently excellent care is provided to each patient. The foundational discipline of veterinary technology

the veterinary technician practice model

300

The national board examination is a 3 hour exam composed of how many multiple choice questions

170

300

ASBVME

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

400

The house of delegates of the American Veterinary Medical Association first approved the title of veterinary technician (a change from animal health technician) in the year of 

1989

400
the supervising veterinarian has initially examined the animal and will examine at other times as acceptable veterinary medical practice requires, consistent with the particular delegated animal health care task and the supervising veterinarian is on the premises and quickly and easily available

Direct supervision

400

Evaluations that reflect the animal's response to physiologic and psychological changes caused by a particular disease process, trauma, treatment, change in diet, owner neglect etc. - the assessment and alleviation of the patient's reaction NOT the diagnosing and curing

Technician evaluations

400

The credentialling board for veterinary technician licensure in the state of Alabama is called

Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ASBVME)

400

NAVTA ; AVTA

National Veterinary Technician Association ; AL Veterinary Technician Association

500

the creed taken by veterinary technicians pledging their dedication to aiding animals and society through their care and services of animals, promotion of public health and obligations and responsibilities of the profession is

The Veterinary Technician Oath

500

Dental prophylaxis (cleaning), operation of x-ray and ultrasound machines, urinalysis, monitoring of vital signs of the anesthetized patient, induction of anesthesia, euthanasia, and suturing of the skin are tasks allowable in Alabama for 

veterinary technicians

500

groups formed by veterinary technicians sharing a common interest in a particular aspect of veterinary technology 

Societies 

500

A person who is validly and currently licensed to practice as a veterinary technician in Alabama is a 

licensed veterinary technician; veterinary technician; veterinary technician; vet tech

500
AVMA CVTEA

American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities

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