Alberta Veterinary Medical Association correct answers ABVMA
Alberta Association of Animal Health Technologists correct answers AAAHT
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine correct answers DVM
Animal Health Technologist correct answers AHT
Registered Veterinary Technologist correct answers RVT
...
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association correct answers CVMA
Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada correct answers RVTTC
Dogs and Cats correct answers Small animal practice's focus on...
70 correct answers Small animal practices make up approximately ____% of practices in
Alberta.
non-companion correct answers Large animal practices work exclusively with ____ animals.
Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Emergency and critical care
Radiology
Surgery
Internal medicine
Dermatology
Animal behavior
Nutrition correct answers Examples of specialty practices include...
Public health agencies
Humane shelters
Wildlife departments correct answers Government agencies that employ veterinary staff
include...
Research facilities
Product research and sales
Specialty animal training
CFIA correct answers Other areas that employ veterinary staff include...
Diagnosing
,Prescribing
Performing surgery
Human resource management
Marketing
Fiscal or business responsibilities
Legal responsibilities
Equipment and facility maintenance correct answers Roles and responsibilities of the DVM
include...
Animal nursing
Diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic tests
Surgery and anesthesia
Dentistry
Client communication correct answers Roles and responsibilities of the AHT include...
Client communication
Administration
Animal husbandry correct answers Roles and responsibilities of the VMR include...
Patient care
Bio-security
Hospital tasks correct answers Roles and responsibilities of the VTA include...
The regulatory body for veterinary medicine in Alberta. correct answers The ABVMA is...
Any medical service performed in respect to an animal - including surgery, obstetrics and
embryo transfer. correct answers What is the current definition of veterinary medicine in the
Veterinary Professions Act?
A legislated profession means that all members involved in that industry must follow a strict set
of laws, guidelines, and rules. correct answers What does it mean to be a 'legislated' profession?
A technologist practicing under the direction or control of an unrestricted veterinarian and in
accordance with the regulations
A person or person's employee who is engaged in the treatment of the person's animals or
animals of the person's employer.
A person who gives assistance in a time of urgent need, if the assistance is given without hire,
gain or hope of reward.
A person who is engaged in trimming hooves, shoeing and applying or using corrective
procedures or devices specifically for gait and stance modifications in animals correct answers
Part I of the VPA states that no person except a registered veterinarian shall engage in the
practice of veterinary medicine. However, there are some exemptions to this statement. List four
important exemptions that we should be aware of.
, Council correct answers The VPA discusses the governing body of the ABVMA. What is the
name of this group?
At least 7 registered veterinarians or a greater number that may be prescribed by the bylaws,
each of whom must be elected by the registered veterinarians at the time, in the manner and for
the period provided for in the bylaws.
Members of the public appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council after the Minister has
consulted with the Council to make up at least 25% of the number of members under clause
correct answers Who are the members of the council?
Make a diagnosis, determine a course of treatment, or apply surgical techniques correct answers
List the three things in veterinary medicine that an AHT CANNOT do.
a technologist may provide advise on a course of treatment to a client of the registered
veterinarian who directs or controls the technologist if:
The advice is in respect of a diagnosis made or on conditions assessed by the client, and
The advice is based on protocols provided by the registered veterinarian correct answers Under
what conditions can an AHT provide advice on a course of treatment for an animal?
Serving the public by regulating, enhancing, and providing leadership in the practice of the
profession of veterinary medicine in Alberta. correct answers What is the mission of the
ABVMA?
The supervising veterinarian has a duty to verify the practical competency. correct answers
When a veterinarian is delegating tasks to a member of the veterinary team, what do they have a
'duty to verify?'
Exposing the veterinarian and the RAHT to discipline action by the ABVMA, and possible to
civil liability to the animal patient owner. correct answers What is the risk when there is a
'violation of the legal duties related to task delegation?'
Immediate Supervision
The supervising veterinarian is in the immediate area and within audible and visual range of the
animal patient and the person treating the patient
Direct Supervision
The supervising veterinarian is on the premises where the animal is being treated and is quickly
and easily available, but not necessarily within sight or hearing range
Indirect supervision
The supervising veterinarian is on the same premises as the supervised person at least once a day
during which time the veterinarian has in person communication with the supervised person. The
veterinary service is performed pursuant to either written or oral instructions of the veterinarian,
but the veterinarian need not be on the premises at the time the service is performed correct
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