Is the Practice Act a state law or federal law? Right Ans - state law
What are pets in the eyes of the law under the Practice Act? Right Ans -
property
Economic Damages Right Ans - - the value of the animal
- with breeding animals, economic damages include possible income from
future offspring
- costs associated with the incident (not preventive vet care)
Non-Economic Damages Right Ans - - emotional distress
- loss of companionship
- non-monetary damages
What does the AVMA support, "welfare and ownership" or "rights and
guardianship"? Right Ans - welfare and ownership
Law of Scienter Right Ans - first bite by a dog is "allowed" when the owner
had no previous knowledge of aggression
Bailment Right Ans - delivering of one animal by the bailor (owner) to the
bailee (veterinarian) for treatment and care, then returned
How long should an animal be held if it is abandoned in your care? Right
Ans - 10 days after notifying the owner with a certified letter and receipt
What are the elements of a contract? Right Ans - 1. provision of an offer
(verbal or advertisement)
2. acceptance of the offer (expressed or implied)
3. meeting of the minds or a medical care plan (written plan, estimate, etc)
4. consideration (that which is given in exchange for the promised service;
includes action in relieance)
What are the remedies of a breach of contract? Right Ans - 1. liquidated
damages (pre-determined amount of money that must be paid for a breach of
contract)
2. specific performances (enforcing the contract exactly as written)
, 3. compensatory damages (monetary award)
4. restitution (payment of unfair gains in value)
5. mitigate damages (financial losses must be stopped as soon as possible)
Are Practice acts identical across states? Right Ans - no, may be the same
model, but contents may be diferent
Who are the members of the state board of medical examiners? Right Ans -
1. 6 veterinarians
2. 1 LVT
3. 1 member of the public (non-affiliated)
Can non-practicing veterinarians own a practice or serve on the state board?
Right Ans - no, must practice 35+ hours per week
What are the different levels of supervision that veterinary employees can
function under? Right Ans - 1. immediate supervision (direct sight)
2. direct supervision (vet on premises)
3. indirect supervision (vet knows it's being done, but does not have to be
present)
What are the parameters of a satellite clinic? Right Ans - 1. must be
associated with a full service hospital
2. must be within reasonable distance
3. must be staffed by a veterinarian
A dog is hit by a car and brought into your clinic. It needs to be stabilized so
that it may live, but it is wearing a collar and is infested with fleas. What can
you, the veterinarian, do? Right Ans - A vet can treat the emergency and
stabilize the patient, but the owners must be contacted immediately. Owner
would be responsible for any expenses that were necessary to save the
patient's life, but not for anything else, such as treating the dog for fleas. Fees
for unnecessary treatment would be unjust enrichment (for the veterinarian).
Who does the vet that is performing the pre-purchase exam work for?
Right Ans - the buyer of the horse, not the seller
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