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Orientation Vet Tech
Lession 2 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Euthanasia | The act of killing hopelessly sick or injured animals in a painless way |
| Veterinary Practice Act | A set of laws that govern veterinary medicine in a particular state |
| Veterinary Medical Board | A group of veterinarians appointed by the governor to oversee a state's veterinary medicine |
| Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) | An AVMA committee that accredits veterinary technology programs |
| Controlled Substance Act | A federal law that controls the manufacture, purchase, and distribution of certain medications |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) | A division of the US department of Labor, enforces laws protecting workers from workplace hazards |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | An agency of the US department of heath and human services, created to ensure safe and effective food, drugs, and medical devices |
| Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) | The FDA branch that monitors the animal health industry, administering the sections of the food, drug, and cosmetics act that pertains to animals |
| Animal Welfare Act | A group of federal laws designed to ensure lab animals receive the best possible care |
| Small Animal and Exotics Practice | A veterinary hospital that treats dogs, cats, and other small pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, and reptiles |
| Practice | The exercise of the veterinary profession or the place where veterinarians work |
| Specialty Board | A board of veterinarians responsible for certifying veterinarians in specialized areas such as dentistry or ophthalmology |
| Large Animal Practiioner | Veterinarian who works exclusively on farm animals |
| American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) | A professional association that accredits companion animal hospitals |
| Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) | Evaluates all operational aspects of the biomedical research facility |
| Veterinary Technician (VT) | Has specialized training in veterinary medicine and assists veterinarians in their practice |
| Veterinary Assistant (VA) | An individual who has been trained on the job or through a college program ti assist veterinary technicians in a practice |
| Veterinary Practice Manager (VPM) | An individual responsible for all business aspects of a vet practice |
| Reception Area | The location where clients are first greeted when they enter a practice; the coordination centre |
| Examination Room | The location where the veterinary staff assess an animals health and where the veterinarian performs examinations |
| Surgical Suite | The location that holds the surgical table, surgical and anesthetic supplies and equipment |
| Treatment Area | The location where hospital inpatients receive medication or diagnostic procedures |
| Grooming Area | The location where animals are bathed and their coats are trimmed |
| Hospital Ward | The location where animals are confined for pre- and post surgical procedures |
| Isolation Area | Used to separate patients with transmittable diseases |
| X-ray Area | The location that contains the x-ray machine and protective equipment for staff |
| Dark Room | The room used for developing x-ray find |
| Laboratory Area | Used for clinical Diagnostic procedures |
| Pharmacy | The location where medication and related supplied are stored |
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