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Requirements of the Veterinary Healthcare Team Members
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- 1What procedures involve short-term admission of patients for the duration of the procedure and recoveryOutpatient Procedures
- 2What procedures require the patient to be admitted to a veterinary hospital overnight or longer so that the animal can be monitored closely during the procedure, after the procedure, and during recovery.Inpatient Procedures
- 3TRUE OR FALSE Only the veterinarian makes the actual diagnosis. In addition, only licensed veterinarians may prescribe medications and perform surgeryTRUE
- 4TRUE OR FALSE The veterinary staff may assist by filling prescriptions, administering some medications, or preparing animals for surgery.TRUE
- 5TRUE OR FALSE The veterinary staff may assist by filling prescriptions, administering some medications, or preparing animals for surgery.TRUE
- 6TRUE OR FALSE The VT (Vet Technician) never works under the direct supervision of the veterinarian.FALSE
The VT - 7The VT student must complete more than _______specific skills before graduation.300
- 8TRUE OR FALSE Upon completing college coursework, the graduate VT must take and pass the national examination for VTs to become certified, licensed, or registered in a particular state.TRUE
- 9Works under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technicianA veterinary assistant (VA)
- 10_______ of animal behavior is required by VA so they can recognize any signs of aggression in the patient.Basic knowledge
- 11What are 3 types of animal restraintsMuzzles
Restraint poles
Bags - 12TRUE or FALSE VA’s often help maintain supplies and sterilize equipment like grooming supplies, surgical and laboratory equipment.TRUE
- 13TRUE or FALSE VA’s can take a radiograph of an animalFALSE
VA’s can help position the animal on the table and develop the film but cannot take the picture - 14Can a VA help maintain the animal hospitals pharmacy?Yes, they can package and label prescriptions too.
- 15What can be the 5 Responsibilities of a VA in the reception areaAnswer telephones
, make appointments,
greet clients,
file and retrieve records,
prepare correspondence. - 16What are the 6 responsibilities of a VA when assisting examinations and treatmentsRestraint of patients,
determine patient temperature,
determine pulse and respiratory rates, restock supplies,
clean exam and treatment areas,
fill prescriptions - 17What are the 8 responsibilities of the VA when technical assistingClean and sterilize instruments
prepare patients
maintain records
prepare surgical supplies
prepare patient for x-ray exam
prepare patients on x-ray or surgical table restock supplies
develop radiographs - 18What may be the 5 responsibilities of a VA in the kennel areaMonitor health status of animals
feed animals
exercise patients
maintain sanitary conditions
Groom animals - 19What may be the three responsibilities of a kennel aidkennel area clean
Keep well-stocked
help veterinary staff observed hospitalized patient - 20Who can do the hiring at a veterinary practice-Veterinary practice manager-
(Often a Technician with a small business degree) - 21TRUE OR FALSE Veterinary practice managers maintains the practice accounting records, pays bills and manages employee payroll. Also handles many of legal requirements for records and reports to government agencies.TRUE
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