The Profession
A person who holds an Associate of Science (AS) degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program
Veterinary technician
a person licensed to diagnose, prescribe, prognose and perform surgery
Veterinarian
The NAVTA committee that helps guide and structure the development of specialties for veterinary technicians
The Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties (CVTS)
The accrediting body and committee for the veterinary technology profession is
What is AVMA CVTEA
LVT
Licensed Vet Tech
a person with a Bachelor's degree (BS) in veterinary technology from a 4 year AVMA accredited program
Veterinary Technoloogist
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
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)
The certifying examination for veterinary technology licensure is called
The Veterinary Technician National Examination VTNE
AAVSB
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
The profession of veterinary nursing and technology in the US began in the early years of
1960
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
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
The national board examination is a 3 hour exam composed of how many multiple choice questions
170
ASBVME
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
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
Direct supervision
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
The credentialling board for veterinary technician licensure in the state of Alabama is called
Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (ASBVME)
NAVTA ; AVTA
National Veterinary Technician Association ; AL Veterinary Technician Association
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
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
groups formed by veterinary technicians sharing a common interest in a particular aspect of veterinary technology
Societies
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
American Veterinary Medical Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities