Veterinary Team Member Roles

In a typical veterinary clinic, who sits at the front desk and greets clients?

• Client Care Representative

• CVT, LVT, or RVT

• DVM or VMD

• CVPM

In the United States, who can diagnose disease in a veterinary patient? (Choose all that apply)

• CVT

• CVA

• DVM

• CVPM

• VMD

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the waiting area?

• Client Care Representative

• CVT, LVT, or RVT

• DVM or VMD

• Practice Manager

A client calls and needs to pick up their monthly heartworm prevention for their pet. Which role will mostly likely help the client fulfill their request? (Choose all that apply)

• DVM

• Kennel Attendant

• AVA, CVA, or Vet Assistant

• Client Care Representative

• CVT, LVT, RVT, or Veterinary Technician

Which role is skilled and best suited to prepare a patient for surgery? (Choose all that apply)

• DVM

• Kennel Attendant

• AVA, CVA, or Vet Assistant

• Client Care Representative

• CVT, LVT, RVT, or Veterinary Technician

Which entry level role is best suited for providing basic care to pets in a boarding facility?

• CVT, LVT, RVT, or Veterinary Technician

• Kennel Attendant

• CVT, LVT, or RVT only

• Client Care Representative

• AVA or CVA only

A VTS designation is a high level specialized accreditation for:

• veterinarians

• CVT, LVT, or RVT only

• AVA or CVA

• practice managers

• any vet tech or assistant

True/False: A veterinary intern is a licensed DVM pursing additional focused education. They can perform surgery on a patient.

• TRUE

• FALSE

A veterinary internship lasts ______.

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

To become a board certified diplomate in a specialized area of veterinary medicine, most DVMs pursue a residency.

• TRUE

• FALSE