Alabama LVT study plan

Build a drug-class table listing mechanism of action, key adverse effects, and monitoring parameter for the 20 highest-yield veterinary drug classes

Calculate oral and injectable doses for three common drugs using a stated patient weight, showing unit conversions

Explain how hepatic and renal function alter drug metabolism and clearance in the dog and cat

Label the major organ systems on a blank canine diagram and state one pathology example per system

Sequence the steps of surgical asepsis from patient prep through closure, stating the rationale for each

Identify the four anesthetic monitoring parameters and the normal range for each in a canine patient

Describe the purpose and reversal agent for two common premedication and induction protocols

List the controlled substance recordkeeping requirements for a surgical procedure from draw to waste

Perform and document a full physical exam sequence (TPR through body systems) on a mock patient

Demonstrate three low-stress restraint techniques and state the species/behavior each suits

Outline normal husbandry needs (housing, nutrition, enrichment) for two common exotic or large-animal species

Describe two behavior indicators of fear versus aggression and the appropriate handling response to each

List the required sample handling and anticoagulant for CBC, chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology specimens

Interpret three provided lab panels by flagging out-of-range values and stating a probable cause for each

Perform manual differential calculations and explain what each cell line indicates

Identify the correct radiographic view and patient positioning for four common diagnostic studies

Explain radiation safety practices for the technician and patient during radiography

Sequence the first-response steps for shock, hemorrhage, and respiratory distress, stating the priority intervention at each

Calculate fluid resuscitation rates and drip rates for three emergency scenarios

Set up and describe the use of emergency drugs and equipment on a crash cart

Describe post-anesthetic recovery monitoring and criteria for extubation

Identify dental anatomy, tooth numbering, and the stages of periodontal disease on a provided chart

Describe the sequence and instrumentation for a routine dental prophylaxis and the anesthesia considerations

Explain dental radiography indications and what to look for on a provided image description

Correlate dental findings with systemic health risks and client education points

Draft three client-communication scripts: cost estimate, noncompliance follow-up, and euthanasia discussion

Outline the legal scope of practice for a licensed veterinary technician and identify three tasks requiring supervision

Describe recordkeeping, informed-consent, and confidentiality obligations under practice and regulatory standards

Explain how to handle a client complaint while documenting the interaction appropriately

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and score each

Review every missed item and write a one-line correction for each

Re-drill the highest-miss domains with targeted review sessions

Verify readiness by scoring consistently above your target threshold on both attempts