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General Vet Abbrv.
General veetrinary abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAHA | american animal hospital association |
| AI | artificial insemination |
| aq | aqueous, with water |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| BPM | breath or beats for minute |
| BAR | bright, alert and responsive |
| QAR | quiet, alert and responsive |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| SPCA | society for the prevention of cruelty to animals |
| AVMA | american veterinary medical association |
| CDMV | Canadian veterinary medical association |
| DVM | doctor of veterinary medicine |
| EVTA | eastern veterinary technician association |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| DDx | differential diagnosis |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DSH | domestic short hair |
| DMH | domestic medium hair |
| DLH | domestic long hair |
| Euth | euthanasia |
| F | female |
| FS | female spayed |
| FIP | feline infection peritonitis |
| Fx | fracture |
| gt | drop |
| gtt | drops |
| hr, h | hour |
| HR | heart rate |
| Hx | history |
| HBC | hit by car |
| IC | intracardiac |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IV | intravenous |
| incr | increase |
| inj | injection |
| IP | intraperitoneal |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | left, litre |
| Lab | laboratory |
| lat | lateral |
| lb | pound |
| LD | lethal dose |
| LE | left eye |
| LPF | low power field |
| HPF | high power field |
| M | male |
| MN, m/n | male neutered |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| ug | microgram |
| ul | micro litre |
| min | minute, minimum |
| misc. | miscellanous |
| ml | millileter |
| MM | mucous membranes |
| mo | month |
| NAF | no abnormal findings |
| NAVTA | north american veterinary technician association |
| RVTTC | registered veterinary technicians and technologists of canada |
| nc | no charge |
| NED | no evidence of disease |
| Neg(-) | negative |
| NOD | no ova detected |
| NOS | no ova seen |
| NOSF | no other significant findings |
| NPE | normal physical exam |
| NPO | nothing per os/mouth |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarhhea |
| o | owner |
| OD | right eye, every day |
| OVH | ovariohysterectomy |
| oint | ointment |
| OL | left eye |
| OR | operatin room |
| Os, ora | mouth |
| os, ossa | bone |
| OU | both eyes together, or each eye |
| oz | ounce |
| PAP | preanesthetic panel |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| pH | hydrogen concentration of a solution |
| pos (+) | positive |
| prog | prognosis |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTS | put to sleep |
| E + D | euthanasia and disposal |
| E + C | euthanasia and cremation |
| E + PC | euthanasia and private cremation |
| Px | physical exam |
| PE | physical exam |
| ql | as much as desired |
| QNS | quantity not sufficient |
| R | right |
| rad | radiograph |
| rbc | red blood cell |
| RE | right eye |
| re/ | recheck |
| Rx | prescription |
| RVT | registered veterinary technician |
| w/o | without |
| c | with |
| SC, SQ | subcutaneous |
| SOAP | subjective objective assessment plan |
| sol | solution |
| Sx | surgery |
| sp | species |
| SR | suture removal |
| STAT | immediately |
| T | temperature, tablet |
| TLC | tender, loving care |
| Temp | temperature |
| TX | treatment |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| vacc, vx | vaccine |
| VTS | veterinary technician specialist |
| VT | veterinary technician |
| VA | veterinary assistant |
| wbc | white blood cell |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| xr | xray |
| yr | year |
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