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Veterinary Technology: Websites & Apps

This guide will support Veterinary Technology students with animal anatomy resources, recommended apps, and more!

Apps

Merck Manual
Contains authoritative guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of animal disorders and diseases. For companion, production, exotic, and laboratory animals.
Available for: iOS | Android  

Timeless Vet Drug Index
Evidence-based veterinary drug formulary authored by Dr. Etienne Côté, Dr. Stephen Ettinger, and Dr. Wayne Schwark.
Available for: iOS 

vet-Anatomy
This atlas of veterinary anatomy based on veterinary medical imaging. This atlas was created on the same framework as the award-winning e-Anatomy which is one of the most popular medical atlases of human anatomy, particularly known in the radiology field.
Available for: iOS | Android  

Vetivex Flow Rate Calculator
Provides assistance in calculating IV fluid requirements and infusion rates for dogs, cats and horses for veterinary professionals.  This IV Fluid Flow Rate Calculator assists in generating a fluid plan by using parameters that assess hypovolemia, dehydration, ongoing losses and physiologic fluid requirements.
Available for: iOS | Android 

Plumb's Veterinary Drugs
Easy to use, continually updated, and available anywhere, Plumb’s™ is an essential veterinary point-of-care resource with all the information animal care teams need to work up cases, confirm drug dosages, educate pet owners, and more.
Available for: iOS | Android  

Vet PDA Calcs
VetPDA Calcs contains 21 useful calculators for Veterinary Medicine students and professionals.
Available for: iOS 

Vet Nurse Quick Reference
A quick reference guide for veterinary nurse professionals. Contains a comprehensive reference of normal parameters and ranges for small and common household pets. A perfect pocket companion for vets and vet nurses / vet technicians on the go.
Available for:  Android 

Continuing Education

 

International Veterinary Information Service
International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS) is a not-for-profit organization established to provide information to veterinarians, veterinary students, technicians and animal health professionals worldwide.
 

Vet Med Team
VetMedTeam offers a large number of RACE and/or VHMA approved courses designed for all members of the veterinary practice team with on demand enrollment

Government Websites

 

Animal Welfare Information Center (USDA)
The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL). AWIC provides information, products and services related to the improved care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching as described in the Animal Welfare Act.
 

CDC Healthy Pets, Healthy People
Centers for Disease Control information on animal and human disease interaction. News updates on current infection studies and outbreaks.
 

Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Information for consumers, veterinarians, industry, and publicaciones en español  about the manufacture and distribution of food, food additives, and drugs that will be given to animals.
 

MedLine Plus: Pet Health
MedlinePlus links to health information from the National Institutes of Health and other federal government agencies. MedlinePlus also links to health information from non-government web sites.
 

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinary Technologists and Technician Veterinary Technologists and Technicians job and market details provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Professional Organizations

Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians   The Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians is a group of technicians from varied backgrounds who have come together to realize the formation of a specialty organization specifically for veterinary technicians working in Internal Medicine.

American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association is a non-profit organization for companion animal veterinary hospitals. The AAHA has helpful, evidence-based guidelines.  

American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians

The American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (AAEVT) is a sister organization to the American Association of Equine Practitioners and is a separate professional non-profit organization. This Association is a Professional Association and is not for the general horse owning public.

American Veterinary Medical Association

The AVMA provides information resources, continuing education opportunities, publications like Today's Veterinary Nurse, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs, and services. The AMVA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) accredits veterinary technology programs. 

Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians

The Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians (AZVT) is dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary care in the field of zoo animal medicine.

North American Veterinary Community

The NAVC is a nonprofit organization that creates opportunities for the veterinary community that foster lifelong learning, encourage growth and promote wellbeing to advance animal care worldwide. 

National Association of Veterinary Technicians

NAVTA is a dynamic community of Credentialed Veterinary Technicians dedicated to advancing the profession of veterinary nursing through advocacy, awareness, and professional development.

South Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians

Dedicated to increasing public awareness of the vital role licensed technicians play in the veterinary healthcare team and to provide professional unity within South Carolina.

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