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Vet Med 2
Question | Answer |
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What does a Private or Corporate Practice mean | Own your own business/practice |
What are examples of Specialization | Undergo additional training to become board certified in specialties like animal behavior, dentistry, pathology, etc. |
What are examples of Product Development | Assist in developing safe products for animals Company: animal drug and health companies |
What are examples of Research and Education | Research for preventatives against diseases Professor at any University |
What are examples of Nonprofit work | Volunteering and pro bono |
What’s the Difference? | Licensed Veterinarian Technician Certified Veterinarian Assistant Veterinarian Assistant |
What qualifies as a Licensed Veterinary Technician | A person who has completed a program (commonly a two-year associates degree) and has passed the licensing exam. Can do anything a veterinarian can do except prescribe, diagnose and perform surgery |
What qualifies as a Certified Veterinary Assistant | A person who has completed a program (often online) that is NAVTA approved Assistants are often restraining, prepping, and cleaning, but depending on the practice will gain more responsibilities with time. |
What qualifies as a Veterinary Assistant | NOT certified, but can still perform animal care tasks |
You Must renew your registration every year True or False | True |
What Must renew your registration every year with | Fee Complete hours of continued education |
How old do you have to Become a Licensed Veterinary Technician | at least 18 years old |
What other requirements are there to Become a Licensed Veterinary Technician | Have graduated from an educational program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Have passed the national exam Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) |
How to Become a Certified Veterinary Assistant | Many assistants go on to gain more responsibility with experience Programs offered online with NAVTA approved guidelines. Requires a certification exam. |
What experience is needed to become a certified veterinary assistant | Aids the veterinarian and technicians Often helps with client care, cleaning, and restraining |
What is Every licensed veterinarian is expected to follow | Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics (the Principles) |
What should Veterinarians should aim to always do in every patient they treat | relieve stress and minimize pain |
What In any emergency does the veterinarian has the right to provide | essential treatment needed by the animal if their life is in danger or to relive any suffering |
It is unethical to claim any certification or license received through veterinary medicine if NOT received True or False | True |