Vet Technician
This is the normal rectal temperature range for a healthy dog or cat.
100.0–102.5 °F
This common blood test measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
This instrument, often curved, is used to hold or clamp blood vessels during surgery to prevent bleeding.
hemostat
Before giving or dispensing any medication, what three things must a vet tech always check on a prescription?
Patient name, medication name, and dosage
At what angle is a needle typically inserted for a subcutaneous (SQ) injection in dogs and cats?
45 degrees
This vein, located on the front leg of dogs and cats, is the most common site for blood draws.
cephalic vein
This blood test, often paired with a low-dose dexamethasone suppression test, is commonly used to help diagnose Cushing’s disease in dogs.
ACTH stimulation test
Before surgery, a tech scrubs the patient’s skin with this type of solution to reduce bacteria.
antiseptic solution (e.g., chlorhexidine or povidone-iodine)
What condition is Apoquel commonly prescribed to treat in dogs?
Itch and inflammation caused by allergic dermatitis
How many blood samples are required for a bile acids test?
Two
What is the recommended angle for an intramuscular injection in a dog or cat?
90 degrees
This canine intestinal parasite produces round, thick-walled eggs with a pitted shell surface, easily seen under the microscope.
roundworm (Toxocara)
This instrument is used to grasp delicate tissue without crushing it during surgery.
tissue forceps (or brown-adson forceps)
What is Phenobarbital commonly prescribed for in dogs and cats?
To control seizures or epilepsy
What color indicates a positive result on a fluorescein eye stain?
Green
This vein is most commonly used for venipuncture in cats because it provides good restraint control and reduces stress.
medial saphenous (femoral) vein
This intestinal parasite of dogs has lemon-shaped eggs with bipolar plugs that can be identified under the microscope.
a whipworm (Trichuris vulpis)
This monitoring device measures the electrical activity of the heart during anesthesia and alerts the team to arrhythmias in real time.
electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
Which commonly used medication in dogs can cause gastrointestinal ulceration if not given with food?
Carprofen
What is DA2PP commonly used to protect dogs against?
Distemper, Adenovirus (hepatitis), Parainfluenza, and Parvovirus
What is the term for fluid leaking into surrounding tissue when an IV catheter is misplaced?
Infiltration
On ear cytology, these bacteria appear as long, thin, purple rods often associated with severe otitis externa and a foul odor.
Pseudomonas
During surgery, a tech observes the patient’s mucous membranes are bright red and the heart rate is elevated. This could indicate what condition?
shock or early hemorrhage
Which commonly used medication in dogs can cause elevated liver enzymes and requires monitoring?
Phenobarbital
Which muscle is commonly used for intramuscular (IM) injections in dogs and cats?
Quadriceps, epaxial, or triceps muscles