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| American Animal Hospital Association |
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| American Association of Veterinary State Boards |
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| Beterinary Technician National Exam |
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| American Veterinary Medical Association |
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| Colorado Veterinary Medical Association |
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| National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
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| Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians |
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+Set standards for animal hospitals and clinics
+Tells you how things should be/evaluate & accredit hospitals
+Promotes ethical veterinary practices
+Provides CE hours |
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| Administers the VTNE for most US states, unless otherwise indicated in the state's statutes |
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+Accredits schools
+Sets professional standards for veterinarians |
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+Promotes and defends veterinarians
+Provides CE hours |
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| Provides various state contact information |
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+Promote and defend technicians
+Responsible for certification of CVTs
+Provides CE hours
+Sets professional standards for CVTs |
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| a certified veterinary technician is |
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+an individual who has graduated from a veterinary technology program that is accredited according to the standards adopted by the AVMA's committee on Veterinary Technician education and activities
+An individual who has passed the examination requirements as prescribed by the Board in State Statues |
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+Diagnose
+Prognose
+Prescribe
+Perform surgery (including dental extractions)
+Initiate treatment or euthanasia |
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+Provide nursing care
+Client education
+Surgical assistance
+Laboratory procedures
+Anything else directed to do by a licensed veterinarian |
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+examine a patient before initiating treatment
+direct and supervise the technician
+authorize or require a technician to do only what he or she feels capable or comfortable of doing
+must not direct a technician to solely staff a satellite clinic |
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| reasons a CVT could be disciplined by the CACVT |
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+Unprofessional or unethical conduct
+Fraud, misrepresentation or deception in obtaining certification
+Willfully making false statements to authorities
+Engaging in any acts of cruelty to animals
+Permitting another to use his or her certification
+Mental incompetence as determined by a court of law |
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| State Board of Veterinarians |
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+each state has a board, a government organization
+7 members in Colorado - appointed by the governor and can serve no more than 2 consecutive 4-year terms
+enforces laws regulating animals
+sets and protects ethical practices
+defends the requirements for vets and techs
+issues veterinary licenses |
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| reasons a veterinarian could be disciplined by the board |
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+fraud, misrepresentation or deception in obtaining a license
+failure to display a license
+fraudulent issuances of health or vaccination certification
+false advertising
+incompetence or malpractice
+charges dealing with cruelty to animals
+refusal to permit inspection of premises |
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| requirements for credentialing |
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+graduation from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician program
+passing whatever board exam the location requires (VTNE) |
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| Animal Health Technician (Canada) |
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| Registered/Qualified Veterinary Nurse (UK) |
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| Certified Veterinary Technician |
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| Licensed Animal Health Technician |
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| Licensed Veterinary Technician |
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| Registered Veterinary Technician |
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| every living creature except human beings |
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| any animal kept traditionally and bred by people for agricultural reasons |
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| subcategory of domestic animal |
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| rights of ownership of domestic and pets |
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+a pet is a unique form of personal property
+ownership can be difficult to determine, based on relationship i.e. legally owned by parent, but the pet of the child
+owner must provide differently for a pet than for an inanimate object
-increased damages awarded for injury or loss
-owner has more legal protection regarding ownership
-ownership is not lost if the animal escapes
-proof of first bite needed to invoke liability
-injured parties must prove negligence in restraint or maintenance in order for owner to be liable |
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| any animal that is not domestic and is fierce, dangerous, venomous, and naturally inclined to harm and cause damage |
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| rights of ownership of wild animals |
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+Owner has fewer rights and higher civil liability
+ownership is lost if an animal escapes
+predisposition is not needed to bring liability to owner
+Owners are held strictly liable for damages |
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| any animal not considered domestic or wild and can be safely and humanely contained in captivity |
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any dog off the premises of the owner, and not under control
+difficult to enforce, ergo leash laws
+cats are not allowed to damage property or injure people or animals |
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+owner of the animal is responsible for damages and injury
+driver is legally required to stop, but is not liable
+the animal is not under the owner's control |
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| when a person brings an animal in for care |
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+establish that they are the legal owner
+determine if they will accept full financial responsibility |
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+CPR, hemostasis, thermoregulation, tourniquet application, parenteral fluids, bandages and wound dressings
+encourages vets and techs to help with emergency care
+not held liable for damages if giving first aid in a public place
+animal must be in a life-threatening condition
+treatment must be rendered at the scene of the accident
+liability only occurs when gross negligence can be proven |
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| knowingly or with criminal intent mistreating or neglecting an animal |
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| any act which permits pain or suffering |
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failure to provide food, water, or protection from the elements
-often ignorance |
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| dealing with suspected cruelty |
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+contact local shelter/ACO
+document everything
+take photo or video
+save evidence
+complete basic lab work and vitals |
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| to give up with intent of never again claiming a right or interest |
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| what happens to animals left at the hospital? |
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+send a certified letter to last known address of owner
+if unclaimed for more than five days after written notice, the animal is considered abandoned
+owner relinquishes rights of ownership
+veterinarian can legally dispose of the animal in any appropriate manner
+it is against the law in most states to abandon an animal |
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+use detailed treatment plans with clear costs
+show a high end and low end price
+have alternative payment options
+take a deposit
+offer a relinquishment |
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+the way a professional practices a profession
+occurs as a result of injury, death or escape
+applies only after the vet-client relationship is established |
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| veterinary - client relationship |
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+vet has assumed responsibility to treat the animal and client agrees to follow the vet instructions
+vet has performed PE
+vet is available for follow up treatment |
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| categories of malpractice |
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+accepted procedure was not followed or standard of care was not followed
+expected good result did not occur |
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+practice quality medicine
+keep precise medical records
+use consent forms
+watch your behavior and attitude
+vet techs should not act like vets |
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+applies to the way a professional runs their business
+occurs as a result of personal injury to the client on the premises
+could be the result of a slip/fall or tech action |
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+applies to the way a professional runs their business
+occurs as a result of personal injury to the client on the premises
+could be the result of a slip/fall or tech action |
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+client must prove that vet-client relationship exists
+vet failed to provide the degree of skill of an average vet and the breach of duty caused the animal harm
+burden of proof lies with the client except in cases of "malpractice per se" i.e. the wrong leg amputated |
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+system of moral principles
+rules established by a professional organization
+cannot be enforced by a court of law
+used to encourage cooperation and respect
+communicate the ideals of the profession to the public and to members of the profession
+act as a guide for professional conduct
+provide a standard for acceptable conduct |
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+principles or habits with respect to right or wrongful conduct
+a person's morals will affect to how the respond to the ethical and legal constraints of a profession
+learned at a young age |
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| an agreement that creates an obligation between two or more parties - written or oral |
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+an offer (available treatment)
+an acceptance (should be written to prevent miscommunication)
+meeting of the minds (agreement of what will be done)
+intent to make a treatment (sign a treatment plan)
+exchange of considerations (client's promise to pay) |
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| can minors enter a contract? |
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| can mentally handicapped enter into a contract? |
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| only with their guardian/caretaker |
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| can intoxicated people enter into a contract? |
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