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Breed Knowledge
Breed Knowledge
Who is it?
100

Can client's see their bloodwork results on the MyVca App?

Yes

100

Bloodwork used to test for Thyroid Function

T4

100

This cat breed goes "limp" when held

Ragdoll

100

This common breed seen at Sawmill is known for having Chronic Flatulence

English Bulldog

200

Blood Pressure if offered in which CC plan?

Senior

200

This test is commonly used for evaluating Kidney Function

Urinalysis

200

Most common dog breed to be associated with Heart Problems

King Charles Cavalier

200

This dog breed is the French word for butterfly 

Papillon

300

The VCA Intranet database offering knowledge including how to contact administrators, VCA Resources, Associate Programs, Trainings, and Yammer

WoofConnect

300

Additive name in a Purple Top Tube

EDTA

300

Cat breed often called the Lazy Man's Persian

Exotic Shorthair

300

This Breed's name translates roughly to "rather low"

Basset Hound

400

Counseling Program provided by VCA for associate Health

Lyra

400

A single blood draw used to evaluate Glucose values over a 2 week period

Fructosamine

400

This dog breed is a good "Lifeguard" They are strong swimmers, with water resistant coats and webbed feet. 

Newfoundlands

400

This breed was designed for badger hunting. Their name literally translates to "Badger Dog"

Dachshund

400

This Vet Associate owns 5 fish tanks including a 180 gallon tank

Sam

500

The Five Principles of VCA

Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom

500

8 hour test consisting of 3 blood draws to test for adrenal gland function

Low Dose Dexamethasone Test (LDDT)

500

This breed was used to catch rats onboard ships, because they wouldn’t catch fleas. In addition, the sailors would place the dogs on sore spots on their bodies, using them like four-legged hot water bottles. 

Chinese Crested Dogs

500

This breed is more commonly affected by stones because they have a genetic defect that affects the metabolism of protein

Dalmatians

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