Vet. Assisting 3, Semester 1 Course Review
Unit 1: Overpopulation (25)
Describe the problems, causes and solutions of animal overpopulation.
Standards/Concepts Covered:
25.01
25.02
25.03
25.04
25.05
Explain the cause and effect of overpopulation in animals.
Define euthanasia and describe its role in animal.
Identify organizations involved in the public education of animal overpopulation.
Explain the pet owners’ and society’s responsibilities concerning animal overpopulation.
Discuss the medical benefits of spaying and neutering.
Key Vocabulary:
Animal Shelter
Animal Control Agency
ASPCA
Euthanasia
IACUC
Neuter
Overpopulation
PETA
Spay
USDA
Application of Concepts:
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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of spaying and neutering pets.
Explain the role of animal shelters.
Explain the role of animal control agencies.
Identify the different animal control agencies.
Discuss ways to prevent animal overpopulation.
Unit 2: Digestive systems. (27)
Identify the different digestive systems of animals and the nutritional requirements of selected species.
Standards/Concepts Covered:
27.01
27.02
27.03
27.04
27.05
27.06
27.07
27.08
27.09
27.10
27.11
27.12
27.13
Key Vocabulary:
Differentiate between ruminants and non-ruminants(monogastric and hind gut fermentors) .
Differentiate the teeth and eating habits of omnivorous, carnivores, and herbivores.
Describe the basic nutritional requirements of selected species.
Analyze different feed labels and identify feed ingredients.
Differentiate animal food products for healthy and ill animals.
Explain the appropriate storage for dry and canned dog or cat food.
Identify the date code for dry and canned dog or cat food and appropriate disposal if out of date.
Identify the feeding guide for dry and canned dog or cat food and appropriate measuring cup or device.
Demonstrate knowledge of nutritional based on life stage and size of animal and chooses appropriate food and amount
for specific animals for general care.
Demonstrate ability to follow oral or written instructions for therapeutic pet food including type, amount, and frequency.
Explain potential problems with feeding therapeutic foods incorrectly or to the wrong patient .
Monitor and record in the medical record food and water intake for each patient .
Notify supervisors of vomiting, diarrhea, lack of eating, lack of drinking or any other abnormalities with food and water intake.
Absorption
Amino Acid
Antibodies
Assimilation
Biochemical reaction
Carbohydrates
Carnivore
Coprophagy
Digestion
Enzymes
Fats
Herbivore
Hormones
Macrominerals
Microminerals
Minerals
Monogastric
Nutrient
Nutrition
Omnivore
Proteins
Ruminant
Vitamins
Water
Application of Concepts:
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Describe the 6 basic nutrient groups or classes.
Compare and contrast a ruminant and monogastric digestive system.
Identify the type of digestive system for common animals.
Interpret a feed label.
Determine the type of animal based on the type of skull.
Describe types of animal’s diets.
Describe the best method of storing animal feeds.
Identify the differences in types of animal feeds.
Unit 3: Exotic Animal Breeds (29)
Identify common species and/or breeds of exotic animals.
Standards/Concepts Covered:
29.01
29.02
29.03
29.04
Identify common avian species/breed and their characteristics.
Identify common reptile species/breed and their characteristics.
Identify common exotic mammal species/breed and their characteristics.
Identify common pet fish species/breed and their characteristics.
Key Vocabulary:
Amphibian
Avian
Endangered
Exotic
Fish
Ornamental Fish
Reptile
Wildlife
Application of Concepts:
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Recognize breeds of birds by their characteristics.
Recognize breeds of reptiles by their characteristics.
Recognize breeds of amphibians by their characteristics.
Recognize breeds of fish by their characteristics.
Recognize breeds of exotic mammals by their characteristics.
Unit 4: Ethics (33)
Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
Standards/Concepts Covered:
33.01 Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.
33.02 Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities
and employer policies.
33.03 Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.
33.04 Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.
Key Vocabulary:
Ethics
Illegal
Legal
Liable
Malpractice
Negligence
Policies
Professionalism
Unethical
Application of Concepts:
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Recognize ethical and unethical circumstances.
Describe veterinary office situations that should be considered confidential.
Explain what a code of ethics is.
Research the veterinary code of ethics.