FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

So You Want to Be a Vet Tech? Trivia Quiz

This is an occupational quiz about Veterinary Technicians. (The quiz is based on USA information)

A multiple-choice quiz by MyGirl2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MyGirl2000

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
348,711

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
957

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (8/10), Guest 76 (8/10), cms4613 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Some jobs are stressful and require certain types of people to work them. What worker characteristic would NOT be good for a good Vet Tech? Hint

a good working attitude

a desire for plenty of free time

a love for animals

a lot of time for work

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Salary is something to consider before taking a job. "The average Vet Tech salary is composed of location, experience and educational levels."
Is this a true statement?

Yes

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The veterinary technician has a variety of tasks to do on the job.
What task is one a vet tech would do? Hint

Patient diagnosis

Prescriptions

Surgery

Exercise the pets

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. There are recognized professional organizations for most professional positions. What national US professional organization is one that veterinary technicians belong to? Hint

WWF

PETA

NAVTA

ASPCA

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What job is a description of what a Veterinary Technician's job is like? Hint

Animal Doctor's Assistant

Animal Rights Lobbyist

Animal Doctor

Animal Hunter

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. In the US, what is the difference between a Veterinary Technologist and a Veterinary Technician? Hint

The Vet Technologist Salary is more due to a 4-year degree in Vet Tech

The Technician Salary is more due to a 2-year Associate degree.

The Vet Technician has more experience as a Vet Tech

There is no difference between the two types of Vet Techs.

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Veterinary Techs work in a number of different types of locations. Of these locations, what answer best describes where you would find a Vet Tech working? Hint

In a city zoo

In a Veterinary office

Anywhere animals live in captivity

In an Animal Shelter

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. In the US, some places allow you to schedule an appointment with a Vet Tech if your pet just needs vaccinations.

Yes

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What is the Vet Tech symbol with the single snake wrapped around it called? Hint

a caduceus

a spike

a cross

a spear

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. The Vet Tech profession includes veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists. Is this a profession found in other countries besides the United States?

Yes

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 05 2024 : Guest 152: 8/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 76: 8/10
Oct 18 2024 : cms4613: 7/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 173: 8/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Sep 22 2024 : Guest 174: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Some jobs are stressful and require certain types of people to work them. What worker characteristic would NOT be good for a good Vet Tech?

Answer: a desire for plenty of free time

It is a must for Veterinary Technicians to enjoy working with animals at almost anytime the veterinary doctor is on call or on duty. The Vet Tech assists the veterinary doctor with a number of medical needs for animals. The Vet Tech is often needed on an on call basis.

2. Salary is something to consider before taking a job. "The average Vet Tech salary is composed of location, experience and educational levels." Is this a true statement?

Answer: Yes

Location, experience, and level of education are considered when setting salary ranges. In general, the Veterinary Doctor makes a higher salary than the Vet Tech. Furthermore, the Vet Technologist salary is usually higher than a Vet Technician salary.

3. The veterinary technician has a variety of tasks to do on the job. What task is one a vet tech would do?

Answer: Exercise the pets

The vet tech does a variety of animal nursing jobs. Many of these include assisting the veterinarian, office, and miscellaneous animal health duties. Patient diagnosis, Surgery, and Prescriptions are duties for the Veterinary Doctor to do on the job. Handling the animal or exercising animals is a task Vet Techs do.

4. There are recognized professional organizations for most professional positions. What national US professional organization is one that veterinary technicians belong to?

Answer: NAVTA

Although these are all animal associations, NAVTA, National Association of Vet Techs is the professional group for Vet Techs. PETA, ASPCA, and WWF all involve saving the lives of various animal species from harm and extinction as well as preserving habitat.

5. What job is a description of what a Veterinary Technician's job is like?

Answer: Animal Doctor's Assistant

The Vet Tech usually assists the Veterinary doctor in the medical care for animals. Vet Techs work in a number of locations and for long hours at a time.

6. In the US, what is the difference between a Veterinary Technologist and a Veterinary Technician?

Answer: The Vet Technologist Salary is more due to a 4-year degree in Vet Tech

The beginning salary for Vet techs might be similar for both the Vet Technician and Technologists. Furthermore, both Vet tech jobs are certified workers with accredited associations. The difference is what degree is required. The Technologist requires a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year program. Where the Technician only requires a 2-year degree program. Usually, the Technologist would assume more expertise and responsibility in a position that includes additional duties such as Teaching, Laboratory, Scientific research, etc...

7. Veterinary Techs work in a number of different types of locations. Of these locations, what answer best describes where you would find a Vet Tech working?

Answer: Anywhere animals live in captivity

One usually does not consider the zoo or other positions with a Vet Tech job. However, the job is present wherever there are animals in captivity. Vet Techs are in high demand in some areas. Some examples of places of employment include farms, in private homes, zoos, animal hospitals and for animal reserves.

8. In the US, some places allow you to schedule an appointment with a Vet Tech if your pet just needs vaccinations.

Answer: Yes

The Vet Tech can administer vaccines for your pet, though in many cases they must be administered under the direction of an attending veterinarian. Making an appointment with the Vet Tech will save you money. Frequent veterinary appointments can be expensive for the pet owner. In other countries different rules apply.

9. What is the Vet Tech symbol with the single snake wrapped around it called?

Answer: a caduceus

The caduceus is a medical symbol. The one with the single snake and often the initials VT on it is specifically for the Vet Tech.

10. The Vet Tech profession includes veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists. Is this a profession found in other countries besides the United States?

Answer: Yes

There are many countries including those in Europe, Asia, and Australia that have this occupation. There is an international organization recognizing the global aspect of this Vet Tech profession called IVNTA. These initials stand for The International Veterinary Nurses and Technicians Association.

Source: Author MyGirl2000

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.