Who is responsible for maintaining the pharmacy area?
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| DVMs USUALLY ATTEND COLLEGE & VETERINARY SCHOOL FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF ____ YEARS | EIGHT |
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| WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING VETERINARY HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE PHARMACY AREA? A) DVM B) KENNEL AIDE C) VA D) VETERINARY PRACTICE MANAGER | C. VA |
Who are all the possible members of the animal health care team?
Veterinary health care team
- The veterinarian – Leading the team. Veterinarians are doctors trained to protect the health of both animals and people.
- The veterinary technician.
- The veterinary hospital manager.
- The veterinary assistant.
- The receptionist.
- Other team members.
How is every team member responsible for contributing to a successful veterinary practice?
Each team member contributes to the success of the practice. Veterinarians are responsible for providing the guidelines of medical care, and assistants and technicians are responsible for following these guidelines to provide excellent care.
What is a veterinary team?
NAVTA defines a Society as a group of veterinary technicians who represent a distinct and identifiable specialty, supported by a veterinary specialty. Members may or may not have received formal training and may or may not be certified in that specialty.
What is the purpose of a veterinary practice?
Today’s veterinarians are the only doctors educated to protect the health of both animals and people. They work hard to address the health and welfare needs of every species of animal. Veterinarians also play critical roles in environmental protection, research, food safety, and public health.
What are the three types of vaccine immunities that are used in veterinary patients?
There are three different types of vaccines: Modified Live Virus, Killed Virus and Recombinant.
What is a modified live virus?
Modified live virus (MLV) vaccines are effective because they provide the same immunity (cellular, humoral, systemic, and local) produced by natural exposure (2). Properly immunized animals have sterilizing immunity that not only prevents clinical disease but the presence of antibody also prevents infection.
Is there a parvo vaccine?
Puppies should receive a dose of canine parvovirus vaccine between 14 and 16 weeks of age, regardless of how many doses they received earlier, to develop adequate protection. To protect their adult dogs, pet owners should be sure that their dog’s parvovirus vaccination is up-to-date.
What are the different types of vaccines for dogs?
For Dogs: Vaccines for canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis and rabies are considered core vaccines. Non-core vaccines are given depending on the dog’s exposure risk. These include vaccines against Bordetella bronchiseptica, Borrelia burgdorferi and Leptospira bacteria.
What is the 9 in 1 shot for dogs?
Spectra 9 vaccine is a combination of immunogenic, attenuated strains of Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus Type 2b, propagated in cell line tissue cultures.
How often should I give my dog the 9 in 1 shot?
Dosage: 1 ml subcut starting at 6 weeks of age. Revaccinate every 2-3 weeks until 16 weeks of age. Dogs over 12 weeks should receive 2 doses 2-3 weeks apart.
What is in the 6 in 1 vaccine for dogs?
Canine Spectra ® 6 vaccine is a combination of immunogenic, attenuated strains of CDV, CAV-2, CPI, and CPV type 2b, propagated in cell line tissue cultures. The diluent contains killed antigens for CCV. The CAV-2 fraction cross-protects against disease due to CAV-1.
Does the 9 in 1 shot cover rabies?
Rabies is always handled separately. A 6 in 1 Vaccine or 6-Way Combination Vaccine includes the core five vaccines and the Coronavirus vaccine. A 9 in 1 Vaccine or 9-Way Combination Vaccine includes the core five vaccines and protects against four strains of Lepto.
What is in a 7 in 1 dog vaccine?
Spectra ® 7 vaccine is a combination of antigenic, attenuated strains of Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus Type 2 (CAV-2), Canine Parainfluenza, and Canine Parvovirus Type 2b, propagated in cell line tissue cultures. The diluent is Canine Parvovirus Vaccine-Leptospira Canicola-Icterohaemorrhagiae Bacterin.
Where is the best place to inject a dog?
The injections are given in the subcutaneous tissue (sub = under; cutaneous = skin), which is considerably looser in the dog than in the human. Pinch some loose skin from the back of the neck or “scruff” region (between the shoulder blades) between your thumb and forefinger.
What does a 5 in 1 shot cover?
The canine 5-in-1 vaccine includes protection against canine distemper virus (indicated by the letter D), two types of adenovirus, aka hepatitis and kennel cough (named A, A2, or H), parainfluenza (P), and parvovirus (P).
What do vets use to deworm dogs?
What is pyrantel pamoate? Pyrantel pamoate (brand names Nemex®, Nemex 2®) is an anthelmintic, or dewormer. It is used to treat intestinal roundworm, hookworm, and stomach worm parasites in dogs.
What is the best worming treatment for dogs?
The best dewormer for dogs should treat all four of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs, and it should be easy to administer. Guaranteed to treat multiple species of hookworm, roundworm, tapeworm, and whipworm, Excel Safe-Guard 4 Canine Dewormer is our top pick for the best dog dewormer overall.