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what does CVTS stand for?
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committee of veterinary technician specialties
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when was the CVTS founded?
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february 21st 1994 by the executive board of the national association of vet technicians
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what are the duties of the CVTS?
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-to determine if the proposed speciality fills a need -to determine if the profession community and the public have a need for the proposed specialty -to provide advise and assistance -to make sure essential requirements are being met
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what must do you do to obtain recognition from NAVTA?
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-submit a letter of intent to NAVTA's CVTS chair -form an organization committee to be responsible for the early development -appoint a liaison with the NAVTA CVTS
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what are the requirements for the organization committees?
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-must be NAVTA members -be graduates of an AVMA accredited educational program and/or legally credentialed to practice as technicians in their state -recognized as exceptionally qualified specialists in their field -no less than 75% of the time devoted to the speciality -after the processing begins the committee members cannot be replace unless under extenuating circumstances
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what is a veterinary technician specialist?
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-registered, certified, or licensed veterinary technician -must have A.A.S from an accredited AVMA college -must have a speciality degree in a certain accredited field
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what is a society?
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is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of veterinary medicine that must represent a distinct and identifiable speciality, supported by an existing veterinary specialty
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what is an academy?
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designates veterinary technicians receiving recognition as a speciality and is restricted to credential veterinary technicians who must complete formal process of education, experience, and testing to qualify
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gives the technicians the opportunity to expand their knowledge and their professional value by becoming a credentialed specialist in the field of animal dentistry
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Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians
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promotes patient safety, consumer protection, professionalism and excellence in anesthesia care. The Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anesthesia is there to provide your pet with exceptional care before, during and after a procedure
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The Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists
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a group of technicians from varied backgrounds who have come together to realize the formation of a new specialty organization specifically for veterinary technicians working in Internal Medicine. Sub-specialties include: small animal medicine, large animal medicine, cardiology, oncology and neurology
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The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians
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has a goal of certifying Veterinary Technicians is to assure the veterinary profession and the public that AVECCT certified technicians possess the knowledge and experience needed to work effectively in a well equipped and staffed emergency or critical care facility
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The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians
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promotes excellence in the discipline of veterinary behavior medicine. Veterinary Technician Specialists with behavior certification will demonstrate superior knowledge in scientifically - and humanely - based techniques of behavior health, problem prevention, training, management, and behavior modification. The AVBT will advance the skills of veterinary technicians within the discipline of animal behavior and further their recognition as critical components of the veterinary behavior team in creating, maintaining, and strengthening the human-animal bond.
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The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
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created specifically for veterinary technicians working in zoological medicine. The AVZMT offers the opportunity for zoo technicians to demonstrate excellence in the field.
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The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians
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created to meet the needs of the equine veterinary community.
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The Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians
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encourages experienced surgical technicians to enhance their education and training by pursuing a surgical specialty. AVST will provide a standardized route through which technicians may qualify for a national examination to become a VTS (Surgery)
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The Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
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modeled after the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, this academy has developed three initial species-specific categories: canine/feline, avian/exotic and production animal. The academy's credentialed veterinary technicians provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in a range of clinical disciplines within their species specialty
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The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice
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created to develop and support the area of veterinary nutrition, develop the knowledge and expertise of veterinary technicians to become certified in the field of nutrition and endorse technicians as a vital part of the veterinary nutrition profession
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The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians
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created to advance the area of and promote excellence in the discipline of veterinary clinical pathology
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The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians
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enriches human animal interactions by promoting scientifically based techniques of training, management, and behavior modification. SVBT provides a forum for discussion and continuing education while working with allied professional organizations to strengthen the veterinary health care profession.
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Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians
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a professional Association for equine veterinary technicians, assistants and practice managers, as well as other support staff. Their mission is to promote the health and welfare of the horse through the education and professional enrichment of the equine veterinary technician and assistant.
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The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians
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dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary technical care in the field of zoo animal medicine.
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Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
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provides a forum for collaboration of all individuals interested and involved with veterinary emergency and critical care medicine and surgery. Their mission is to promote the advancement of knowledge and high standards of practice in veterinary emergency medicine and critical patient care.
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Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
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formed to develop a network of professional veterinary technicians dedicated to the advancement of responsible and humane laboratory animal care and use to benefit humans and animals, to exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animal and to advance by actively seeking continuing education opportunities for the members.
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The Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians
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what are the two current designations for technicians that have extended their studies in veterinary dentistry? (academies)
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-VDT (Veterinary Dental Technician) -VTS Veterinary Technician Specialists (Dental)
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-Home study course offered by the American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians (ASVDT) -Involves watching a video tape on basic dentistry and taking a test -If technician passes the test they are given VDT designation -This is not recognized by NAVTA or the AVMA
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VDT
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-Recognized by the AVMA and NAVTA -Technician must apply to the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians -Technician must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited college -Must have at least 6000 hours as a credentialed technician within the state you are currently employed 3000 hours spent in dentistry
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VTS (dentistry)
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what do you do after being accepted into a dental academy?
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-Keep a certain amount of case logs -Write five case reports that are high enough quality for publication -41 hours continuing education in various aspects of dentistry -This process takes about two years to complete
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what are the three parts of the dental exam?
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-Written -Clinical -Practical Format
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when does a technician granted their VTS (dentistry) title?
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when they had passed the three parts of the dental exam
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does a technician wanting to get into Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetist required to graduate from an AVMA accredited college?
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Currently the technician does not have to a graduate of an AVMA accredited college. However, must have a license in the state they are working
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what are the work requirements for the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetist?
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-Technicians do not have to work In a Veterinary specialty practice or a University to gain experience, private practice is acceptable. -Minimum of 6000 hours before you apply (working fulltime that will take about three years) -Must have provided 4500 hours of anesthesia care for patients
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case logs (the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetist)
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-A minimum of 50 case logs is required -Best to include more than 50 in case some of the case logs are unacceptable -Do not exceed 75 case logs -Case logs should be from January until December of the year you submit your application
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Writing Case Reports (the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetist)
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Good case selection is important Use your toughest cases Cases that require you to make multiple alterations to protocol to accommodate patients status is best If the required format of length and spacing is incorrect the report will be rejected Patient outcome is not important in writing case reports
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what should an anesthesia plan include?
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-Observations -Physical Examination -History taking -How information assisted you and your veterinarian in making proper anesthetic choices -Show your understanding for the problem being treated -Explain your plans for all anticipated problems
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what does internal medicine consist of?
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-Small animal internal medicine -Large animal internal medicine -Cardiology -Oncology -Neurology
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what do you need to join the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care?
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-Must be a graduate of an AVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program and legally licensed in the state you are working -Strongly recommend that you be involved in NAVTA, and a member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
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training requirements for the academy of veterinary and emergency care
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-Three years full time work experience (5,760 hours) of emergency and Critical Care Medicine -All experience must be completed within five years prior to the application -Minimum of 25 hours of continuing education related to veterinary emergency and critical care
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case logs for the academy of veterinary and emergency care
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-Case log should be maintained from January 1-December 31st of the year immediately preceding the submission of the application -Minimum of 50 cases should be recorded -Log should include the following information: ~Date, Patient identification, species, breed, age, sex, and procedures performed by the applicant on the patient
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do you need letters of recommendation for the academy of veterinary and emergency care?
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yes- two letters of recommendation from a AVECCT member, a Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Veterinarian or a Diplomatic of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
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Created specifically for veterinary technicians working in zoological medicine. The AVZMT offers the opportunity for zoo technicians to demonstrate excellence in the field of veterinary technology
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zoological
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To promote the health and welfare of the horse through the education and professional enrichment of the equine veterinary technician and assistant
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equine
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encourages experienced surgical technicians to enhance their education and training by pursuing a surgical specialty. AVST will provide a standardized route through which technicians may qualify for a national examination to become a VTS (Surgery).
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Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians
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modeled after the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, this academy has developed three initial species-specific categories: canine/feline, avian/exotic and production animal. The academy's credentialed veterinary technicians provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Candidates are expected to demonstrate expertise in a range of clinical disciplines within their species specialty
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Clinical Practice
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-National Dog Groomers Association -May detect lumps, lesions, or parasites of which the owner was unaware -Must take all precautions to prevent injury to both the patient and team member -Must possess excellent communication skills and have an excellent personality
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Team Members: Groomers
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-Maintain a clean and healthy environment for patients -Must be familiar with cleaning procedures and protocols -Understand the dangers of mixing cleaning chemicals -Possess skills in restraint -Identify emergency situations with patients
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Team Members: Kennel Assistants
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-Many school programs available for training -Assist veterinarian and veterinary technicians Must excel at: ~Restraint ~Laboratory skills ~Patient care ~Client relations
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Team Members: Veterinary Assistants
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Greets and welcomes clients Answers phone Accepts payments Makes the first impression on a client Very special team members; they have a difficult position within the practice
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Team Members: Receptionist
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Oversees the receptionist team May oversee accounts receivable Makes bank deposits and daily reconciliations Must be courteous, friendly, and professional
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Team Members: Office Manager
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Kennel managers are responsible for the daily care and maintenance of the dogs under their supervision May be involved with scheduling boarding appointments, cleaning cages and runs, grooming, bathing, feeding, exercising, medicating, and monitoring the behavior of boarded dogs.
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Kennel Management
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-Are members of the police department -They are trained and equipped to handle animal-related calls, but possess all policing powers -General duties are to protect the public's health, take care of lost animals and to reunite lost pets with their owners. -The job may require investigating all bite cases, reports of cruelty and neglect and to handle all suspected rabid animals
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Animal Control Officers
