Abbreviations
OS
Left eye
Direction Towards the Body
Proximal
Towards the Nose of an Animal
Aural
Refers to the ear
LVT
Licensed Vet Tech
As needed
The spine side of an animal
Dorsal
Ventral
Towards the Belly of an Animal
Ocular
Refers to the eyes
AVA
Approved Vet Assistant
NPO
Towards the head of an animal
Cranial
Dorsal
Towards the Back of an Animal
Dextra
Refers to the right side
RVTg
Registered Vet Technologist
TID
Three Times Daily
Towards the Tail of an animal
Caudal
Medial
Towards the Midline
Sinistra
Refers to the left side
DVM
Doctor of Vet Medicine
BAR
Bright, Alert, Responsive
The bottom side of the hind limb paw
Plantar
Lateral
Towards the sides of an Animal
Uterque
Refers to both sides
Vet Medical Doctor (UPenn Only)
VMD