AAVSB VTNE Chapter 1Questions and
Answers.
What decade did Vet Tech begin to take form? -
\1960s
Who is considered the Father of Veterinary Technology? -
\Walter E. Collins
What does the acronym AVMA stand for? -
\American Veterinary Medical Association.
What does the acronym GP stand for? -
\General Practitioner
What does the acronym TVTA stand for? -
\Tennessee Veterinary Technician's Association
What is the mission of a TVTA? -
\To promote the science and art of Veterinary Technology and the humane medical care
for all creatures and to educate the public about the importance of Licensed Veterinary
Medical Technicians within the veterinary medical profession.
What does the acronym VTS stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician Specialist
What does the acronym CE stand for? -
\Continuing Education
Why does the field of veterinary technology have a high rate of attrition according to
your textbook? -
\Graduate technicians report a lack of appreciation, underutilization, low pay, and lack of
advancement opportunities.
What does the acronym CVTEA stand for? -
\Committee on Veterinary Education and Activities
What does the acronym AVMA stand for? -
\American Veterinary Medical Association
What does the acronym VTNE stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician National Examination
, What does the acronym AAVSB stand for? -
\American Association of Veterinary State Boards
What does the acronym PES stand for? -
\Professional Examination Service
Who develops the VTNE? -
\The VTNE is developed under a contractual agreement between the American
Association of Veterinary State Boards and the Professional Examination Service.
When is the VTNE offered? -
\The VTNE is offered three times a year: March 1 to 31, November 15 to December 15,
and July 15 to August 15.
What topics and in what percentage are covered in the VTNE? -
\Pharmacology 12%
Surgical Nursing 11%
Dentistry 7%
Laboratory Procedures 12%
Animal Care and Nursing 22%
Diagnostic Imaging 7%
Anesthesia 16%
Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care 6%
Pain Management/ Analgesia 7%
What is the Practice Act? -
\Primary Law or statutes written and passed by the legislature to govern the practice of
a profession. Typically each state has its own practice act for each licensed profession.
What is the Code of Ethics for veterinary technicians? -
\1. Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals through providing excellent care
and services for animals.
2. Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of animals.
3. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with the control of
zoonotic diseases and informing the public about these diseases.
4. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for individual professional actions
and judgments.
5. Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential information provided by clients.
6. Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the professional against
individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.
7. Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of employment
consistent with the excellent care for animals.
8. Veterinary technicians shall remain competent in veterinary technology through
commitment to life-long learning.
Answers.
What decade did Vet Tech begin to take form? -
\1960s
Who is considered the Father of Veterinary Technology? -
\Walter E. Collins
What does the acronym AVMA stand for? -
\American Veterinary Medical Association.
What does the acronym GP stand for? -
\General Practitioner
What does the acronym TVTA stand for? -
\Tennessee Veterinary Technician's Association
What is the mission of a TVTA? -
\To promote the science and art of Veterinary Technology and the humane medical care
for all creatures and to educate the public about the importance of Licensed Veterinary
Medical Technicians within the veterinary medical profession.
What does the acronym VTS stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician Specialist
What does the acronym CE stand for? -
\Continuing Education
Why does the field of veterinary technology have a high rate of attrition according to
your textbook? -
\Graduate technicians report a lack of appreciation, underutilization, low pay, and lack of
advancement opportunities.
What does the acronym CVTEA stand for? -
\Committee on Veterinary Education and Activities
What does the acronym AVMA stand for? -
\American Veterinary Medical Association
What does the acronym VTNE stand for? -
\Veterinary Technician National Examination
, What does the acronym AAVSB stand for? -
\American Association of Veterinary State Boards
What does the acronym PES stand for? -
\Professional Examination Service
Who develops the VTNE? -
\The VTNE is developed under a contractual agreement between the American
Association of Veterinary State Boards and the Professional Examination Service.
When is the VTNE offered? -
\The VTNE is offered three times a year: March 1 to 31, November 15 to December 15,
and July 15 to August 15.
What topics and in what percentage are covered in the VTNE? -
\Pharmacology 12%
Surgical Nursing 11%
Dentistry 7%
Laboratory Procedures 12%
Animal Care and Nursing 22%
Diagnostic Imaging 7%
Anesthesia 16%
Emergency Medicine/ Critical Care 6%
Pain Management/ Analgesia 7%
What is the Practice Act? -
\Primary Law or statutes written and passed by the legislature to govern the practice of
a profession. Typically each state has its own practice act for each licensed profession.
What is the Code of Ethics for veterinary technicians? -
\1. Veterinary technicians shall aid society and animals through providing excellent care
and services for animals.
2. Veterinary technicians shall prevent and relieve the suffering of animals.
3. Veterinary technicians shall promote public health by assisting with the control of
zoonotic diseases and informing the public about these diseases.
4. Veterinary technicians shall assume accountability for individual professional actions
and judgments.
5. Veterinary technicians shall protect confidential information provided by clients.
6. Veterinary technicians shall safeguard the public and the professional against
individuals deficient in professional competence or ethics.
7. Veterinary technicians shall assist with efforts to ensure conditions of employment
consistent with the excellent care for animals.
8. Veterinary technicians shall remain competent in veterinary technology through
commitment to life-long learning.
