Idaho CVT case studies
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The Idaho Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential is the state-level title that allows a technician to practice veterinary technology under veterinary supervision in Idaho. It is intended for graduates of an accredited veterinary technology program, or for candidates who qualify through the board's alternate pathway, who want legal recognition and a defined scope of practice rather than on-the-job training alone. The Idaho CVT case studies are 5 cases and about 4,544 words.
1Carprofen, a Heart Murmur, and a Question About Ibuprofen
A 5-year-old spayed female Labrador Retriever weighing 28.4 kg is presented for a 6-week history of right hind-limb lameness that worsens after exercise. Radiographs show moderate bilateral hip osteoarthritis with no fractures or lytic lesions.
898 words, about 4 min2Hypotension and Bradycardia Mid-Dental in a 3.4 kg Terrier
An 11-year-old spayed female Yorkshire Terrier weighing 3.4 kg is scheduled for a full-mouth dental prophylaxis with several extractions. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is unremarkable except a urine specific gravity of 1.012.
905 words, about 5 min3The Cat Whose Owner Wants 'Just a Cleaning'
A 9-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat weighing 5.2 kg is presented because the owner has noticed drooling and "chewing on one side" for 3 weeks. The cat has lost 0.6 kg since last year's visit.
908 words, about 5 min4Friday Night DKA With a $600 Limit
At 6:10 pm on a Friday, an 8-year-old spayed female Miniature Schnauzer weighing 9.6 kg is carried in. The owner reports 2 days of not eating, vomiting four times today, and "drinking buckets." The dog is quiet but responsive, with tacky mucous membranes, heart rate 148 bpm, weak femoral pulses, capillary refill time 3 seconds, respiratory rate 36 breaths/min, and temperature 38.7 °C.
886 words, about 4 min55:45 PM Friday: Refills, a Minor, and a Delegation Request
It is 5:45 pm on a Friday at a two-veterinarian small animal practice in Idaho. Both veterinarians have left for the day.
947 words, about 5 min