Certified Veterinary Assistant Skills
Checklist Questions with Correct
Answers 2025
Uses common terminology (spoken and written) required in your veterinary practice - CORRECT
ANSWER -approved skill
Keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of sanitary procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Handles animals in a safe, humane manner - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Can name and select the equipment items most commonly used in your veterinary practice -
CORRECT ANSWER -Commonly used instruments in a veterinary clinic include a thermometer
(to take an animal's body temperature), a stethoscope (to hear heart and respiratory rate), and
a 1-3mL syringe with typically a 22-25 gauge needle for venous blood collection.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the most commonly used veterinary drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER -commonly used veterinary drugs dewormer: ivermectin (heartguard or injectible),
anesthetic/tranquilizer: lidocaine (also given as an anti-arrhythmic), ketamine (causes muscle
rigidity and therefore often paired with diazepam), epinephrine (used mostly in anaphylaxis and
cardiac resuscitation)
Recognize the symptoms commonly associated with animals affected by rabies - CORRECT
ANSWER -approved skill
, Uses procedures that ensure personal safety when handling animals suspected of having rabies
- CORRECT ANSWER -Note of suspected rabies should immediately be mentioned and recorded
to nearby co-workers and the patient file. Handling of the animal should be restricted only to
those who have also been vaccinated for rabies. Euthanasia or quarantined boarding at a
secondary location are typical courses of action often at the discretion of the owner upon
recommendation of a licensed vet.
Demonstrates appropriate understanding and respect for the human-animal bond in dealing
with clients and their animals - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Handles and disposes of "sharps" instruments safely and in compliance with practice standards -
CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Uses the proper procedure for lifting and positioning animals - CORRECT ANSWER -approved
skill
Uses the proper procedure for placing animals in a cage - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Uses proper method for placing large animals in a stall - CORRECT ANSWER -When moving large
animals such as a horse into a constraining place such as a stall, lead the horse through the
doorway, you should step through first, then quickly step to the side out of the horse's way.
Keep an eye on it, as some horses try to rush through narrow spaces. Always be aware of
surroundings and positioning around animal with consideration for biting or kicking range as
well as their lines of vision.
Uses (or can describe) the proper method of haltering a large animal - CORRECT ANSWER -To
properly halter a large animal, the handler must hold the halter so that the lead rope passes
through a loop out towards the animal's left side. The long loop is placed over the ears while
the short immovable section goes over the nose. The adjustable loop beneath is goes under the
chin of that animal. The halter can be tightened or adjusted by sliding the loop either towards
the ears or nose of the animal.
Checklist Questions with Correct
Answers 2025
Uses common terminology (spoken and written) required in your veterinary practice - CORRECT
ANSWER -approved skill
Keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of sanitary procedures - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Handles animals in a safe, humane manner - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Can name and select the equipment items most commonly used in your veterinary practice -
CORRECT ANSWER -Commonly used instruments in a veterinary clinic include a thermometer
(to take an animal's body temperature), a stethoscope (to hear heart and respiratory rate), and
a 1-3mL syringe with typically a 22-25 gauge needle for venous blood collection.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of the most commonly used veterinary drugs - CORRECT
ANSWER -commonly used veterinary drugs dewormer: ivermectin (heartguard or injectible),
anesthetic/tranquilizer: lidocaine (also given as an anti-arrhythmic), ketamine (causes muscle
rigidity and therefore often paired with diazepam), epinephrine (used mostly in anaphylaxis and
cardiac resuscitation)
Recognize the symptoms commonly associated with animals affected by rabies - CORRECT
ANSWER -approved skill
, Uses procedures that ensure personal safety when handling animals suspected of having rabies
- CORRECT ANSWER -Note of suspected rabies should immediately be mentioned and recorded
to nearby co-workers and the patient file. Handling of the animal should be restricted only to
those who have also been vaccinated for rabies. Euthanasia or quarantined boarding at a
secondary location are typical courses of action often at the discretion of the owner upon
recommendation of a licensed vet.
Demonstrates appropriate understanding and respect for the human-animal bond in dealing
with clients and their animals - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Handles and disposes of "sharps" instruments safely and in compliance with practice standards -
CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Uses the proper procedure for lifting and positioning animals - CORRECT ANSWER -approved
skill
Uses the proper procedure for placing animals in a cage - CORRECT ANSWER -approved skill
Uses proper method for placing large animals in a stall - CORRECT ANSWER -When moving large
animals such as a horse into a constraining place such as a stall, lead the horse through the
doorway, you should step through first, then quickly step to the side out of the horse's way.
Keep an eye on it, as some horses try to rush through narrow spaces. Always be aware of
surroundings and positioning around animal with consideration for biting or kicking range as
well as their lines of vision.
Uses (or can describe) the proper method of haltering a large animal - CORRECT ANSWER -To
properly halter a large animal, the handler must hold the halter so that the lead rope passes
through a loop out towards the animal's left side. The long loop is placed over the ears while
the short immovable section goes over the nose. The adjustable loop beneath is goes under the
chin of that animal. The halter can be tightened or adjusted by sliding the loop either towards
the ears or nose of the animal.
