This term refers to a collection of pus (dead white blood cells) that has accumulated in a cavity formed by the tissue due to an infection or other foreign material.

An immature male of the equine species:

Poultry rely on a ____________, a strong muscular organ that may contain grit, to grind their food.

Which of these is the scientific name for Hookworm?

An otherwise healthy veterinary technician, Anna, is bitten by a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog, "Tow Tow," while restraining him for a pedicure. The bite does not cause severe tissue damage, but the canine teeth penetrate her skin and she does bleed. Tow Tow is current on all of his vaccinations including rabies. He lives primarily in the backyard of his owner's suburban home. What is the best, first action Anna should take following the bite?

A veterinarian in a critical care unit determines that one calf was given the following intravenous (IV) solutions in a 24 hour period: 745 milliliters (mL) of 0.9% normal saline, 420 mL of lactated ringers, 1,250 mL of 5% dextrose, and 15 mL of an antibiotic solution. How many total milliliters of IV solution did the patient receive?

You are doing maintenance on an anesthesia machine. You happen to notice that the granules in the canister are starting to turn purple. What does this usually indicate?

In most species, what are the kidneys shaped like?

If Sammy had noticed an increased specific gravity, it could indicate all of the following EXCEPT:

For safety, two people are required to lift anything weighing more than _______ lb.

Your chicken has a heart rate of 275 beats per minute. Is that something to be worried about?

Which of the following bedding materials is most commonly used in the small animal clinic?

The capillary refill time (CRT) for Buddy is 1 second. In the patient chart, the CVA records that the CRT for Buddy is:

Symptoms of distemper include:

What does IBR stand for?

A secretary maintains the accounts and writes the paychecks for a veterinary facility. Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week, what is the total amount of money needed for the payroll each week?

An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head and that responds to the commands of the person who is leading it is said to be ____________________.

An animal that is comfortable with a halter on its head and that responds to the commands of the person who is leading it is said to be ____________________.

All telephone calls should be answered by the ________________ ring.