Veterinary Technician Specialties – Flashcards
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Vet. Tech. specialist
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Registered vet. tech. A.A.S. from accredited AVMA college specialty degree in certain accredited field
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Society
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is for individuals interested in a specific discipline of vet. med. that must represent a distinct and identifiable specialty, supported by an existing veterinary specialty.
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Academy
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designated vet. tech. receiving recognition as a speialty and is restricted to credentialed vet. tech., who must complete a formal process of education, training, experience, and testing to qualify.
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Academies approved by NAVTA
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The Academy of vet. dental tech. The Academy of vet. tech. anesthetists The Academy of internal med. for vet. tech. The Academy of emergency and crititcal care tech. The Academy of vet. behavior tech. The Academy of Zoological med. tech. The Academy of Equine surgical tech. The Academy of Vet. surgical tech. The Academy of Vet. tech. in clinical practice The Academy of Vet. nutrition tech.
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Societies
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Society of Vet. behavior tech. The american association of equine vet. tech. Veterinary emergency and critical care society
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Dental
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VDT and VTS
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VDT
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Veterinary Dental Technician -Certificate home study course, not recognized by NAVTA or AVMA
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VTS
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Veterinary Technician Specialists -recognized by AVMA and NAVTA -must apply to academy of vet. dental tech. be graduate of AVMA accredited college must have 6000 hours as a credentialed tech. within the state your employed 3000 hours spent in dentistry 41hours CE five case reports takes about 2 years to complete qualifying exam: written, clinical, practical format
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Academy of Vet. tech. anesthetist
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does not have to be a graduate of AVMA accredited college. but must have a license in state they are working. 6000 hours before you apply 4500 hours of anesthesia care for patients min. 50 case logs be from jan.-dec. of the year you submit your app.
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Anesthesia plan should include
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Observations Physical examination History taking How info. assisted you and your vet. in making proper anesthetic choices Show understanding or the problem being treated explain your plans for all anticipated problems
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Internal Medicine consist of;
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Small animal internal medicine Large animal internal medicine Cariology Oncology Neurology
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Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
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graduate of AVMA accredited program and licensed 3 years full time experience completed within 5 years before app. min. 25hours CE 50 cases recorded min. 2 letters of recommendation from a AVECCT member
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Behavior
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promotes excellence in the discilpine of vet. behavior med., superior knowledge in scientifically and humanely based tech. of behavior health, problem prevention, training, management, and behavior modification.
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Zoological
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vet. tech working in zoological medicine.
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Equine
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promote the health and welfare of the horse through education and professional enrichment
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Surgical
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Avademy of Veterinary surgical tech.- encourages experienced surgical tech. to enhance their education. (VTS-surgery)
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Clinical Practice
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The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice- three initial species- specific categories: canine/feline, avian/exotic, and production animal. demonstrate a range of clinical disciplines within their species specialty
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Nutrition
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The Academy of Vet. nutrition tech.- support and develope knowledge and expertise to become certified in the area of nutrition.
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Commitment
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to become credentialed it takes a lot of commitment and time. research, talk make sure its right for you.
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