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What are the differences between a credentialed technician and a veterinary technologists
credentialed technician: pass the veterinary technician national examination
veterinary technologists:Bachelor's degree in another program (health,science,business,etc) .specializes in medical technology
which is a member of the vet team is employed only by some hospitals?
Groomers
What are the functions of being a veterinarian?
.Diagnose diseases
.Prescribe treatments
.Perform surgical procedures
What are the major functions of a Kennel Assistant?
.safe animal handling
.socializing and comforting animals
.teach animals
.feeding and walking
What is the goal of veterinary medicine?
This is a customer service business well as medical, be friendly and efficient.
When was the first vet assistant school established?
1908
Modern programs for veterinarians (DVM) started in what year?
1761
What are the functions of being a veterinarian assistant?
.Physical restraint
.feeding
.walking/exercising
.cleaning
.running lab samples under supervision
what degree/training is required for a Kennel assistant
.NO formal training is required
What is the history of vet?
HUmans have always had a need to care for animals and has been documented dating back to ancient egyptians
Where was the first veterianary college established?
lyon france, in 1879,in the USA at Iowa state University.
what does DVM stand for?
Doctor of veterinary medicine
What are the roles of the Practice manager?
.Handle client and staff issues
.training
.reviewing records and ensure that the hospital policies are followed
what are the responsibilities of a receptionist?
Must attend regular customer service training and any other policy training outlined by the office manger or veterinarian.
Which member of the team is responsible for booking appointments and receiving?
Receptionists
What are the qualifications/training to be a veterinarian or assistant?
.Get a DVM degree
.Attent continuing education (CE)
.CVA: certified veterinary assistant-attend and pass an accredited program and exam
.have otj training
How is a practice manger different from a hospital admin?
.doesn't pay bills
.mandatory degree
What are the receptionist duties?
Their duties include making budget,paying bills,ensuring the needs of the clients and team members are being met.
When and where and what name was the first assistant and tech school established?
Called canine nurses institute
.established in 1908 in england
.in 1961 the USA established a technician program at the state University of Ny.
Where did the u.s army start a program?
At the Walter Reed army institute of research in Washington D.C