AVA Chapter 1 Exam: Overview of the
Veterinary Profession
veterinarian - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 4-year AVMA-accredited program and who
has received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
veterinary technician - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 2-year AVMA-accredited program
veterinary assistant - Answer-A person with the training of a clinical aide, less than that required of a
veterinary technician
veterinary technologist - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 4-year AVMA-accredited program
fomite - Answer-An inanimate object or surface (cage, food bowl, countertop) that may be
contaminated with infectious agents and capable of transmitting such agents
academy - Answer-Organization that establishes its own bylaws, leaders, application committee, testing
committee, and credentialing committee, testing only those candidates who meet specific requirements.
ethics - Answer-The system of moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions in a
specific group
Veterinary Profession
veterinarian - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 4-year AVMA-accredited program and who
has received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
veterinary technician - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 2-year AVMA-accredited program
veterinary assistant - Answer-A person with the training of a clinical aide, less than that required of a
veterinary technician
veterinary technologist - Answer-A person who has graduated from a 4-year AVMA-accredited program
fomite - Answer-An inanimate object or surface (cage, food bowl, countertop) that may be
contaminated with infectious agents and capable of transmitting such agents
academy - Answer-Organization that establishes its own bylaws, leaders, application committee, testing
committee, and credentialing committee, testing only those candidates who meet specific requirements.
ethics - Answer-The system of moral principles that determines appropriate behavior and actions in a
specific group
