What type of by-products do we get from animals?
Meat
Milk
Eggs
Wool
Perform routine surgeries, provide medication and healthcare to all animals
Veterinarian
Ginger, Black, Blue, Tabby, Merle, or Chocolate Point are all examples of?
Coat Colour
Affects mostly dogs and cats
Extremely itchy
Can be prevented with monthly treatments
Fleas
When you clean a cage you always start where?
From the top
What type of work can animals do?
Stock work
Therapy/assistance work
Law/quarantine
Search and Rescue
Detection
Look after wild animals and are involved in conservation of species
zookeepers
Doberman, Ragdoll, Labrador, Staffi, DSH are examples of what?
Breed
In cats will cause "snotty" noses, runny/red eyes and poor unkept coat
Cat Flu
PPE stands for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Used to help re-populate endangered species
Conservation/reproduction
Responds to complaints about nuisance animals and "collects" stray animals
Ranger
Canine, Feline, Lapine and Equine are all examples of?
Species
In Dogs will cause vomiting, lethargy (no energy), and very bloody/watery diarrhea
Generally affects puppies and should be vaccinated against.
Parvo Virus
What legislation do we follow in this industry? (applies to anyone who owns an animal)
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
Examples include draft, service, herding, and pulling.
Work
Wildlife carer
What does this indicate?
Desexed (generally spayed)
Drinks animals blood by burying its head into the hosts skin, can cause paralysis and can be found on wild animals as well
Ticks
What is a guideline can you follow in order to do your task correctly (includes purpose, equipment, hazards and procedures)
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
An example would be pets the friendship they provide.
Companionship
Assists with the caring and treatment of research animals
Laboratory technician
What is the best form of ID for an animal?
Microchip
Common in senior animals, can have trouble getting up and down, may need chronic pain relief and supplements to feel comfortable
What can do you observe during a distant examination?
Behaviour
Mobility (gait)
Respiratory Rate
Eating/Drinking
Urination/Defecation