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- 1. Unit 2
- 2. Veterinarian ◦ Doctorate degree (8 years) ◦ Diagnosis, surgery, prescribing medicine ◦ Pass a state exam and be licensed by the state ◦ Veterinarian holds ultimate responsibility for all staff members
- 3. Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technologist ◦ 2-year or 4-year degree (AS or BS) ◦ State exam and license ◦ Treatment, radiology, anesthesia, dentistry, etc. ◦ Client education ◦ Lab procedures ◦ Indirect supervision by veterinarian
- 4. Veterinary Assistant ◦ Assist vets and vet techs ◦ No license or state exam
- 5. Veterinary Hospital Manager ◦ Practice manager ◦ Veterinary practice management ◦ Inventory and ordering ◦ Payroll ◦ Accounting
- 6. Kennel Attendant ◦ Manages kennels and animal wards ◦ Cleans cages, feedings, watering, monitoring, and exercising patients ◦ Note abnormal signs and changes in animal behavior
- 7. Receptionist ◦ Management career ◦ Scheduling, greeting, invoicing, phone ◦ Communication skills ◦ Knowledge of animals
- 8. State Board of Veterinary Medicine ◦ governs laws and licenses vets and techs CVT- Certified Veterinary Technician LVT – Licensed Veterinary Technician RVT – Registered Veterinary Technician
- 9. Anesthesia induction, monitoring & recovery Surgical assisting Dental exam and cleaning Radiology IV catheter placement Injections Medical Treatments Venipuncture Parasite identification Complete Blood Count Bandaging
- 10. American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
- 11. Scrub outfit ◦ Fit well at top and bottom, clean and neat Item to carry: ◦ Note pad Gauze ◦ Pen Tape ◦ Scissors Leash Shoes ◦ Non slip and covering entire foot Grooming and appearance ◦ No dangling jewelry; no visible piercings or tattoos; neat, short fingernails; and moderate make-up and perfume
- 12. The waiting room/reception area
- 13. The exam room • The treatment room
- 14. The pharmacy • The laboratory
- 15. Radiology Surgical suite Intensive care unit Isolation ward Kennel ward
- 16. Office management ◦ Ordering supplies ◦ Paying invoices ◦ Completing tax and insurance information Staff management ◦ Coverage for all shifts ◦ Employment records
- 18. Ethics – Rules governing proper conduct Morals – A person’s beliefs regarding right from wrong AVMA sets ethical standards in the veterinary field Put patient’s needs first; alleviate pain and suffering
- 19. Unethical behavior ◦ Not following Practice Acts ◦ Misrepresentation ◦ Slander ◦ Breaches of confidentiality and privacy ◦ Substance abuse ◦ Animal abuse or neglect
- 20. Veterinarian is legally responsible for care and diagnosis when a Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is active VCPR is maintained for a year Clients may end the relationship at any time Vet can only end VCPR after patient treatment
- 21. Professional ethics ◦ State Veterinary Practice Act ◦ Board of Veterinary Examiners ◦ AVMA
- 22. Medical records are: ◦ Owned by facility ◦ Confidential Copies of the medical record may be given to the client Written consent must be obtained to disclose information to other parties
- 23. Common Law – based upon court and juried decisions Statutory Law – based upon government decisions Both apply to veterinary medicine Animals are considered private property
- 24. Liability – legal responsibility Malpractice – working below established standards of practice Negligence – failure to do what should be done
- 25. OSHA regulates standards for safety in workplace ADA regulates standards for persons with special needs Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates standards for minors in the workplace
- 26. Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulates treatment of animals; particularly those in research facilities FDA regulates food additives and medication use in animals used for human consumption DEA regulates use of controlled substances in veterinary facilitie Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)