Veterinary Science
Career Development Event
Revised September 2013
The rules for this career development event are to be utilized in conjunction with the rules contained in the
introduction section of the Arizona Association FFA Career Development Event Manual.
I.
Purpose
The purpose of the veterinary assisting CDE is to provide students with an opportunity to develop and
demonstrate knowledge and skills for both companion animal and livestock within the veterinary industry.
II. Event Description
Get involved in this CDE to improve your skills and knowledge in the veterinary assistance area. At the
competition, members complete a written exam, a breed identification exam and four skill procedures that
simulate what happens in the field.
III. Standards
1.1 9.4 31.1.1c
4.10 9.8 31.4.2c
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Develop a portfolio
Develop and present a presentation
Utilize communication and speaking skills
IV. Objectives
 To provide agricultural students with veterinary interests a practical experience that will serve them well
in industry positions or in management of a veterinary clinic.
 To develop students' skills in observation, analysis, communication and team collaboration.
 To provide experience in the identification of small and large animal breeds, veterinary equipment and
animal anatomy and physiology.
 To provide students with a real life, applicable scenario to test the knowledge and skill of students that
could be useful in the veterinary field.
V. Event Format
A. TEAM MAKE-UP
A team will consist of four members, all four scores will count.
B. GENERAL RULES
 Participants will report to the event superintendent for instructions at the time and place indicated.
 The most current and updated information will be used as industry standards change.
 Computer score sheets will be used in the event to record all responses. These forms must be
completed within the time allotted for each section of the event. No additional time will be
permitted to transfer responses to computer score sheets. Responses that are not correctly
recorded on the computer score sheets cannot be considered due to the large number of
participants' responses that must be processed.
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 Participants are asked to bring clipboards that are free of markings or notes. Blank sheets of paper
will be permitted for note taking. Participants must bring two (no. 2) pencils.
 The Veterinary Assisting CDE will have three formats which will rotate each year (see below). In
addition to the skills to be demonstrated, each format includes a written exam, a breed
identification exam and an instrument identification exam.
C. EVENT COMPONENTS
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 Written Exam
1. Consists of a 50 question online, multiple choice exam of veterinary knowledge and
understanding.
2. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.
3. The test will include questions on both large and small animals in the following topic areas:
Veterinary Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology.
 Animal Breed Identification
1. Students will identify 20 breeds of animals from either a PowerPoint slide show or printed
pictures.
2. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.
3. The species covered each year are: Canine, Feline, Cattle, Swine, Goat, Horse, Sheep, and Rabbit.
 Parasite Identification
1. Students will identify 5 parasites of animals from either a PowerPoint slide show or printed
pictures.
2. Each correct answer is worth 2 points.
 Equipment and Instrument Identification
a. Participants will be given a scenario and asked to gather the appropriate tools for the scenario.
Students will then be given a maximum of 25 points based on the correct selection/application of
the tools
 Team Activity
Teams will conduct research using local veterinarians and veterinary resources based on the annual
topic. In a 15 minute presentation, teams will demonstrate the different roles of the veterinary team, as
well as explain steps and procedures for the veterinary process to the judges. Judges will be allotted five
minutes of question/answer time after each presentation. The potential roles to be addressed in the
team activity are listed below. Teams need to determine what roles are most important to demonstrate
based on the annual topic. Veterinary team roles may include, but are not limited to:
 Veterinary technician
 Veterinarian
 Veterinary assistant
 Receptionist
 Farm manager
 Owner/client
 Kennel/stable assistant
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The presentation can be creative in nature and teams may include props, but must be able to set up in 5
minutes and tear down in 3 minutes. PowerPoint presentations will not be utilized in the team activity. See
team activity rubric at the end of the National FFA Veterinary Science CDE handbook.
Annual team activity topic:
2013: Adult feline wellness visit
2014: Horse with equine colic
2015: Senior dog wellness visit
2016: Cow with Salmonellosis
2017: Dairy goat with caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE)
 Skill Procedures
A selected procedure in the form of a written scenario will be presented to the competitor at the
start of the skill to be performed. Each skill will be timed, beginning when the scenario is presented.
Each contestant will complete specific hands on performance operations. There will be a 3 year
rotation of 3 skills each year.
Competitors must complete all steps of the procedure listed in the guidelines even if the steps must
be simulated or verbalized. Steps may not be simulated or verbalized when the equipment or
materials are available.
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Format I (2009, 2012, 2015)
Skill #1 – Animal Restraint Techniques
Skill #2 – Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Skill #3 – Surgical Gowning/Closed Gloving
Format II (2010, 2013, 2016)
Skill #1 – Apply/Remove Gauze, Restraint Muzzle and Commercial Muzzle
Skill #2 – Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs *Team Scenario will be used in
place of this skill in 2013
Skill #3 – Wrapping Surgical Gown
Format III (2011, 2014, 2017)
Skill #1 – Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture
Skill #2 – Apply/Remove Bandaging
Skill #3 – Preparing an Animal for Surgery
VI. Tiebreakers
In the event of a tie, rankings will be determined by utilizing the online exam score.
VII. Awards
Awards will be presented at an awards assembly. Awards are presented to teams as well as individuals
based upon their rankings.
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VIII. References
This list of references is not intended to be inclusive. Other sources may be utilized and teachers are
encouraged to make use of the very best instructional materials available.
The following list contains references that may prove helpful during event preparation.
Arizona FFA Online CDE Test Bank (to be distributed by CD annually)
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, written by Dennis M. McCurnin and JoAnna Bassert and
published by Elsevier Saunders. Students may register for online study materials on their website
http://www.evolve.elsevier.com.
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology. Second Edition. Janet Amundson Romich. Cengage
Delmar Learning. ISBN#: 1401873812 http://www.delmarlearning.com
Breed Identification
Feline breeds – Cat Fancier Association – http://www.cfainc.org
Canine breeds – American Kennel Club – http://www.akc.org
Livestock breeds – Oklahoma State University – http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds
Rabbit breeds – American Rabbit Breeders Association– http://www.arba.net/photo.htm
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List of Equipment and Instruments for Identification
100. Ambubag
101. Anesthetic machines
102. Animal clippers
103. Autoclave
104. Autoclave tape indicator
105. Backhaus towel clamps
106. Balling gun
107. Bands (castration or docking)
108. Bandaging material- Elasticon
109. Bandaging material– roll gauze
110. Bandaging material– vet wrap
111. Basket muzzle
112. Betadine
113. Brush - Body (soft bristle)
114. Brush - Dandy (stiff bristle)
115. Brush - Slicker
116. Brush - Pin
117. Bulb syringe
118. Cat bag
119. Carmalt
120. Catch pole (dog snare)
121. Catheter - IV
122. Catheter - butterfly
123. Catheter - urine
124. Centrifuge
125. Chain twitch
126. Chemical indicator strips
127. Clipper blades
128. Clipper comb
129. Surgical drapes
130. Cold sterile tray
131. Comb - Curry
132. Comb - Flea
133. Comb - Scotch
134. Cover slips
135. Dehorner - Barnes
136. Dehorner - electric
137. Dehorner - scoop or tube
138. Dental floats
139. Dental retractor
140. Dental scaler
141. Disposable hypodermic needles
142. Drench gun
143. Ear notcher
144. Ear tags
145. Ear tag (metal) pliers
146. Elastrator
147. Elizabethian collar
148. Emasculators
149. Endotracheal tubes
150. Fecal loop
151. Fecalyzers
152. Feeding tube for small animals
153. Fetal extractor
154. Fingertip toothbrush
156. Forceps - Alligator
157. Forceps- Allis tissue
158. Forceps- Babcock tissue
159. Forceps- Brown-Adson thumb
160. Forceps- Crile
161. Forceps- Halstead mosquito
hemostatic
162. Forceps- Kelly
163. Forceps - Rat tooth thumb
164. Mouth gag speculum (small)
165. Mouth gag speculum (large)
166. Gavage needle
167. Gravity feeder / J tube
168. Halter
169. Head chute
170. Hog snare
171. Hoof knife
172. Hoof nippers
173. Hoof pick
174. Hoof rasp
175. Hoof trimmers
176. Humane twitch
178. Identification tag applicator
179. IV fluids
180. IV administration
181. Laryngoscopes
182. Lead rope
183. Lead shank
184. Needle holder - Mayo-Hegar
185. Needle holder - Olsen-Hegar
186. Microscope slides
187. Muzzle- commercial
188. Nail clippers - guillotine
189. Nail clippers - plier
190. Obstetrical chain and handle
191. Ophthalmoscope
192. Otoscope
193. Paste gun
194. Pig tooth nippers
195. Pill counting tray
196. Radiology personal protective
equipment
197. Rumen magnet
198. Scalpel blade
199. Scalpel handle
200. Scissors– Bandage
201. Scissors- Lister bandage
202. Scissors- Littauer suture removal
203. Scissors- Mayo dissecting
204. Scissors- Metzenbaum dissecting
205. Shedding blade
206. Silver nitrate sticks
207. Small animal oxygen cage
208. Snook ovariohysterectomy hook
209. Squeeze chute
210. Staple remover
211. Steel lift table
212. Stethoscope
213. Surgical cap
214. Surgical gloves
215. Surgical gown
216. Surgical masks
217. Surgical tray
218. Suture materials
219. Suture needle
220. Suture wire cutting scissors
221. Syringe - leur lock
222. Syringe - slip tip
223. Syringe - automatic, multi-dose
224. Tattooing instruments - small &
large
225. Tourniquet
226. Trocar & cannula
227. Weight tape
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List of Animal Breeds for Identifications
Canine Breeds
Sporting Dogs
 Pointer
 Retriever, Golden
 Retriever, Labrador
 Setter, Irish
 Spaniel, Cocker
Hounds
 Afghan Hound
 Basset Hound
 Beagle
 Dachshund
 Greyhound
Non-Sporting Dogs
 Bichon Frise
 Boston Terrier
 Bulldog
 Chow Chow
 Dalmatian
 Poodle
Herding Dogs
 Australian Shepherd
 Border Collie
 Collie
 German Shepherd
 Old English Sheepdog
 Welsh or Pembroke

Corgi
Toys
 Chihuahua
 Papillon
 Pekingese
 Pomeranian
 Pug
 Shih Tzu
 Yorkshire Terrier
Working Dogs
 Alaskan Malamute
 Boxer
 Doberman Pincher
 Great Dane
 Great Pyrenees
 Rottweiler
 Saint Bernard
 Siberian Husky
Terriers
 Airedale Terrier
 American Staffordshire
 Terrier
 Miniature Schnauzer
 Scottish Terrier
 West Highland White
Cattle Breeds
 Ayrshire
 Black Angus
 Braford
 Brahman
 Brangus
 Brown Swiss
 Charolais
 Chianina
 Guernsey
 Hereford
 Holstein
 Jersey
 Limousin
 Maine Anjou
 Simmental
Swine Breeds
 American Landrace
 Berkshire
 Chester White
 Duroc
 Hampshire
 Poland China
 Tamworth
 Vietnamese Potbelly
 Yorkshire
Feline Breeds
 Abyssinian
 Balinese
 Birman
 Bombay
 Burmese
 Devon Rex
 Egyptian
 Maine Coon
 Manx
 Ocicat
 Persian
 Ragdoll
 Russian Blue
 Scottish Fold
 Siamese
 Sphynx
Horse Breeds
 Appaloosa
 Arabian
 Belgian
 Clydesdale
 Miniature
 Morgan
 Paint
 Palomino
 Paso Fino
 Percheron
 Pinto
 POA
 Quarter Horse
 Saddlebred
 Standardbred
 Tennessee Walking
 Thoroughbred
 Warmblood
Goat Breeds
 Alpine
 Anglo-Nubian (Nubian)
 Angora
 Boer
 LaMancha
 Oberhasli
 Pygmy
 Saanen
 Toggenburg
Sheep Breeds
 Cheviot
 Dorset
 Hampshire
 Merino
 Rambouillet
 Southdown
 Suffolk
Rabbit Breeds
 American Fuzzy Lop
 Californian
 Dutch
 Flemish Giant
 Florida White
 French Lop
 Himalayan
 Holland Lop
 Jersey Wooly
 Mini Rex
 Netherland
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List of Parasites for Identification
300. Blowfly (Family Calliphoridae)
301. Blowfly Maggot (Family Calliphoridae)
302. Cat Warble (Genus Cuterebra)
303. Cattle Grub (Genus Hypoderma)
304. Coccidia (Genus Isospora or Eimeria)
305. Demodectic Mite (Genus Demodex)
306. Ear Mite (Family Ascaridae; Genus Otodectes)
307. Fleas* (Genus Ctenocephalides)
308. Flea Larva (Genus Ctenocephalides)
309. Flea Tapeworm* (Genus Dipylidium)
310. Flea Tapeworm Egg* (Genus Dipylidium)
311. Flea Tapeworm Segment* (Genus Dipylidium)
312. Giardia (Genus Giardia)
313. Hard Tick (Family Ixodidae; Genus Amblyomma or Dermacentor)
315. Heartworm Adult* (Genus Dirofilaria)
316. Heartworm Microfilaria* (Genus Dirofilaria)
317. Hookworm Adult* (Family Ancylostomatidae; Genus Ancylostoma, Uncinaria, Bunostomum
or Globocephalus)
318. Hookworm Egg* (Family Ancylostomatidae; Genus Ancylostoma, Uncinaria, Bunostomum
or Globocephalus)
319. Horse Bots* (Genus Gasterophilus)
320. Horse Strongyles* (Family Strongylidae; Genus Strongylus )
321. Lice - Biting (Order Mallophaga; Genus Bovicola or Trichodectes)
322. Lice - Sucking (Order Anoplura; Genus Linognathus or Hematopinus)
323. Liver Fluke (Class Trematoda; Genus Fasciola, Fascioloides or Dicrocoelium)
324. Lungworm (Family Metastrongylidae; Genus Metastrongylus, Dictyocaulus or Aelurostrongylus)
325. Mosquito Adult (Family Culicidae; Genus Anopheles, Culex or Aedes)
326. Mosquito Larva (Family Culicidae; Genus Anopheles, Culex or Aedes)
327. Pinworm (Genus Oxyuris)
328. Roundworm Adult* (Family Ascarididae or Toxocaridae; Genus Toxocara, Toxascaris, Ascaris,
Parascaris or Neoascaris)
329. Roundworm Egg* (Family Ascarididae or Toxocaridae; Genus Toxocara, Toxascaris, Ascaris,
Parascaris or Neoascaris)
330. Sarcoptic Mite (Family Ascaridae; Genus Sarcoptes or Notoedres)
331. Taenia Tapeworm* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)
332. Taenia Tapeworm Egg* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)
333. Taenia Tapeworm Segment* (Family Taeniidae; Genus Taenia)
335. Whipworm* (Genus Trichuris)
336. Whipworm Egg* (Genus Trichuris)
*Asterisk indicates which parasite life cycles could have questions.
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IX. Scoring Rubrics – Format I (2009, 2012, 2015)
Procedure IX Surgical Gowning /Closed Gloving
(Time limit: 10 minutes)
Possible
Points
1. Assembled supplies
2
2. Donned surgical cap & mask
2
3. Opened sterile gown and glove packs
2
4. Performed surgical hand washing.
30
5. Grasped gown firmly and gently lifted away from the table
2
6. Stepped away from table to perform gowning
2
7. Held gown by inside shoulder seams and gently unfolded
2
8. Guided arms into sleeves
2
9. Kept hands inside sleeve of cuffs
2
Allocated
Points
10. **Assistant pulled gown onto shoulders and secured ties 11. Hands kept inside cuffs and held up in front of chest
2
12. Closed gloving:
a. Picked up one glove through the gown sleeve
2
b. Laid glove palm down over cuff of gown, with thumb and fingers of glove
facing elbows
2
c. Grasped cuff of glove with index finger and thumb through gown
2
d. Used index finger and thumb of opposite hand to grasp the
opposite side of the edge of the glove
2
e. Lifted cuff of glove up and over gown cuff and hand, then
released
2
f. Moved to palm side of glove and grasped gown and glove, pulling them
toward elbow, while pushing hand through cuff and into glove
2
g. Repeated 12 A-F on opposite hand
12
13. Maintained sterility of gloves and gown throughout procedure
2
14. Folded gloved hands together in front of chest and away from
gown
2
Total Points
76
Procedure VI - Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(Small-Sized Dog, Time Limit: 5 Minutes)
Possible
Points
Allocated
Points
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1. Surveyed the scene and inspected the area
2
2. Determined unresponsiveness
2
*Judge states, “Airway obstructed.”
2
3. Checked for open airway
2
4. Laid animal down on the right side
2
5. Gently tilted the head slightly back to extend the neck and head
2
6. Pulled tongue between front teeth
2
7. Performed finger sweep to check for and remove any foreign material or vomit
from the mouth
2
8. Checked for breathing (looked, listened, felt)
2
*Judge states, “Not breathing.”
9. Placed mouth (simulated) over animal’s mouth and lips and forcefully exhaled,
giving four or five breaths rapidly at a rate of 20-30 breaths per minute.
2
10. Rechecked breathing and checked for heartbeat or femoral pulse
2
*Judge states, “Not breathing, no heartbeat.”
11. Kneeled next to pet with animal’s chest facing the rescuer
2
12. Placed the palm of one hand over the ribs at the point where the elbow touches
the chest, placing the other hand underneath the right side of the animal.
13. Compressed the chest ½ - 1” with elbows softly locked during compressions,
alternating 5 compressions for each breath, then checked for pulse.
14. Performed 4 cycles of 5 compressions to one breath or until:
2
2
2
*Judge states, “Pulse detected, still not breathing.”
15. Delivered 5 more breaths at a rate of 20-30 breaths per minute, then rechecked
breathing
2
*Judge states, “Dog is breathing”
16. Treated for shock.
a. Wrapped the dog in a blanket
2
b. Spoke reassuringly to dog
2
17. Said, “Dog is stable: transport to hospital.”
2
Total points
34
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Procedure II: Livestock Restraint Techniques
(knot tying, Time limit : 3 minutes per knot)
Judge may choose 3 from the following knots.
1. Quick release knot
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Time
Possible Allocated
Completed
Points
Points
in
5
2. Bowline knot
5
3. Tomfool knot
5
4. Double half hitch knot
5
5. Tail knot
5
6. Braiding an eye splice
5
7. Rope Halter for cattle or sheep
5
8. Rope Halter for horse
5
Total points
15
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X. Scoring Rubrics – Format 2 (2010, 2013, 2016)
Competitor’s Name
Chapter
Judge’s Signature
Apply/Remove Gauze Restraint Muzzle and Commercial
Muzzle
(Time limit: 5 minutes)
3. Assembled supplies
Possible
Points
4. Approached dog cautiously.
2
5. Spoke to dog in calm, affectionate tone throughout procedure.
2
6. Created a loop twice the snout size prior to approaching.
2
7. Slipped loop over dog’s nose and mouth with square knot on
2
Allocated
Points
2
dorsal surface of dog’s snout at top.
8. Quickly tightened by pulling on ends of gauze.
2
9. Made second slip knot under the dog’s nose.
2
10. Secured gauze behind the ears using a quick release knot.
2
11. Kept hands and face away from dog’s muzzle throughout the
2
procedure.
12. Removal: Untied knot and pulled on one end of gauze muzzle.
2
Total Points
20
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Competitor’s Name
Chapter
Judge’s Signature
Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs.
Possible
Allocated
(Time limit: 12 minutes)
Points
Points
1. Introduced self and position in professional manner.
2
2. Determined and record the following information by
questioning owner and/or proper procedure or observation of
patient.
a.
Verified owner’s name, address and phone numbers
2
b.
Pet’s name
2
c.
Color and Species
2
d.
Determined breed/dominant breed of pet.
2
e.
Age/birth date
2
f.
Sex (neutered or spayed)
2
g.
Date of visit
2
h.
Determined reason for visit during conversation and
2
properly noted on chart using least amount of space.
3. Described temperature taking procedure (or performed if
2
animal available), then read thermometer and record results
within .2 degrees.
4. Described pulse taking procedure (or performed if animal
2
available) and recorded results.
5. Described respiration taking procedure (or performed if
2
animal available) and recorded results.
6. Obtained weight using scale and recorded.
2
7. File completed legibly.
2
8. Excused themselves from exam room in a friendly manner,
2
indicating Veterinarian would be right in.
Total Points
30
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Competitor’s Name
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Chapter
Judge’s Signature
Preliminary History and Physical Sheet
Date:_______________
Owner’s name: Andy Animallover_________________________
Owner’s address: 1234 Mammal Lane_______________________
Owner’s Home phone: 813-123-4567 work: 813-890-1234 cell: 813-567-8901
Pet’s name: __________________________ Species: ___________________
Breed: ______________________________
Color and Physical description: ____________________________________________________________
Pet’s age/DOB:___________________ Sex: ________ Intact/Neutered
General Information: Reason for visit: ______________________________________________________
Weight: ____________ Temp: ____________ Pulse: ____________ Resp: ____________
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Competitor’s Name
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Chapter
Judge’s Signature
Wrapping Surgical Gown
(Time limit: 5 minutes)
Possible
Points
1. Assembled supplies
2
2. Placed gown on countertop with the outside of gown facing
up.
2
3. Folded near edge of gown to the center.
2
4. Folded far edge of gown to center to meet near edge.
2
5. Folded gown in half with sleeves inside.
2
6. Folded gown in half again.
2
7. Folded gown lengthwise in accordion fashion into thirds.
2
8. Hand towel fan folded into four folds with one corner turned
back and placed on top of gown.
2
9. Folded gown placed to one side. Placed two drapes on top of
each other on countertop.
2
10. Placed folded gown and hand towel diagonally on top of
2
Allocated
Points
drapes.
11. Sterilization indicator strip placed on top of gown/towel.
2
12. Folded the first drape from bottom up to cover the gown,
leaving the corner doubled back.
2
13. Folded the three remaining corners, (right, left and top) to
cover the gown in a similar manner.
2
14. Folded the first three corners of the second drape in a similar
manner.
2
15. Folded the remaining corner under and then folded over the
2
top of the pack.
16. Secured pack with autoclave tape.
2
17. Labeled with contents, date and initials of individual
preparing the pack.
2
Total Points
34
________________________
Time Completed In
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Chapter:
NAME:
State:
Team No.:
Team Scorecard – Format I (2009, 2012, 2015)
Activity
Possible Points
(Individual)
Team
% of
Team
Score
Online Exam
50
200
10%
Workplace Employability Skills
50
200
15%
Breed Identification
25
100
6%
Equipment Identification
25
100
6%
Procedure II: Livestock Restraint Techniques
15
60
21%
Procedure VI - Canine Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
34
136
21%
Procedure IX Surgical Gowning /Closed Gloving
76
304
21%
Total Possible Score:
Total Score:
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Chapter:
NAME:
State:
Team No.:
Team Scorecard – Format II (2010, 2013, 2016)
Activity
Possible Score
(Individual)
Team
% of Team
Score
Online Exam
50
200
10%
Workplace Employability Skills
50
200
15%
Breed Identification
25
100
6%
Equipment Identification
25
100
6%
20
80
21%
30
120
21%
34
136
21%
Procedure 1: Apply/Remove Gauze Restraint Muzzle and Commercial Muzzle –
Max 20
Or
Procedure 1: Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture – Max
Procedure 2: Preliminary History and Initial Exam with vital signs – Max 30
Or
Procedure 2: Apply/Remove Bandaging – Max
2013 - Team Scenario
Procedure 3: Wrapping Surgical Gown – Max 34
Or
Procedure 3: Preparing an Animal for Surgery – Max
Total Possible Score:
Total Score:
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Veterinary Science
Career Development Event
Revised September 2013
Chapter:
NAME:
State:
Team No.:
Team Scorecard – Format III (2011, 2014, 2017)
Activity
Possible Score
(Individual)
Team
% of Team
Score
Online Exam
50
200
10%
Workplace Employability Skills
50
200
15%
Procedure: Restraining for Canine/Feline Venipuncture
25%
Procedure: Apply/Remove Bandaging
25%
Procedure: Preparing an Animal for Surgery
25%
Total Possible Score:
Total Score:
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Veterinary Science
Career Development Event
Revised September 2013
Scoring summary (w/percentages)
Class/Category
Online Exam
Workplace Employability Skills
Practicum 1
Practicum 2 (Team Scenario)
Practicum 3
Breed ID
Equipment ID/Selection
Parasite ID
Points
(used for onsite
tabulation)
50
Varies by year
Varies by year
Varies by year
40
25
10
Percentage of
total score
15%
25%
100%
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