Alignment of Veterinary Medical Applications TEKS to Veterinary Science Textbook
Chapter
1
Lesson
1 - Profession of Veterinary Medicine
1
2 - The Veterinary Assistant
1
3 – Animals & Society
2
1 – Office Procedures
2
2 – Client Communication
2
3 – Employee Communications
2
4 – Clinic Infectious Disease Control
2
5 – Storage of Foods
TEKS
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
1(D) ) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits
2(A) explain how to interact with clients and their animals
2(A) explain the human-animal bond
2(B) identify trends, issues, and historical events that have
influenced animal use and care
2(C) describe the legal aspects of animal welfare and
animal rights
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to resources,
information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation
in veterinary science
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits, ethical conduct, legal
responsibilities, and good citizenship skills
3(A) identify skills needed to communicate effectively
with clients and pet owners in the community;
3(B) identify vital information and demonstrate effective
communication skills necessary to solve problems;
3(D) develop skills involving the use of electronic
technology commonly found in a veterinary hospital
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to …
interpersonal skills
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits
3(A) identify skills needed to communicate effectively
with clients and pet owners in the community
3(B) identify vital information and demonstrate effective
communication skills necessary to solve problems
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to …
interpersonal skills
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits
3(B) identify vital information and demonstrate effective
communication skills necessary to solve problems
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
8(D) describe the process of … disease transmission
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to resources
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits
11(C) identify … classes of feeds
11(G) discuss feeding practices and feed-quality issues
3
1 – Caring for Patients
3
2 – Environmental Sanitation
3
3 – Bedding & Housing for Patients
3
4 – Pain Recognition
4
1 – Anatomy & Physiology of Animals
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to resources,
information, interpersonal skills, and systems of operation
in veterinary science
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including
appropriate work habits, ethical conduct
13(D) demonstrate animal care skills
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
14(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical and postsurgical care of a patient
4(C) identify anatomical structures of animals;
4(D) describe the major body systems by using
appropriate medical terminology
6(A) identify the parts of the skeletal, muscular,
respiratory, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and nervous
systems;
6(B) describe the functions of the skeletal, muscular,
respiratory, circulatory, digestive, endocrine, and nervous
systems
11(A) identify the anatomy of the digestive system
of ruminant and non-ruminant animals
4
2 – Reading Animal Behavior
4
3 – Vital Signs
4
4 – Genetics
4
4
5 – Determining the Age of Animals
6 – Breeds of Dogs & Cats
11(B) describe the process of digestion in ruminant and
non-ruminant animals
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
5(B) recognize common animal behavioral problems;
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff; and
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
9(C) take temperature, pulse, and respiration for a variety
of animals;
9(D) describe effects of age, stress, and environmental
factors on vital signs of animals
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
13(F) describe skills involved in the reproductive and
genetic evaluation of animals
4(C) identify anatomical structures of animals
5(A) identify a variety of animal species according to
common breed characteristics
13(D) demonstrate animal care skills such as …
identification of animals
4
7 – Breeds of Livestock
5
5
1 – Essential Food Nutrients
2 – Nutrition & Management of Dogs,
Cats, & Exotic Pets
5
3 – Nutrition & Management of Livestock
6
1 – Introduction to Handling &
Restraining Animals
6
6
2 – Common Knots
3 – Handling & Restraining Dogs & Cats
6
4 – Handling & Restraining Livestock
6
5 – Handling & Restraining Rodents,
Rabbits, & Exotic Animals
7
1 – Physical Examinations
7
2 – First Aid
7
3 – Applying Bandages
5(A) identify a variety of animal species according to
common breed characteristics
13(D) demonstrate animal care skills such as …
identification of animals
11(C) identify types and sources of nutrients
11(C) identify types and sources of nutrients and classes
of feeds;
11 (E) evaluate animal dietary needs and feeding factors;
11(F) calculate energy requirements
11(G) discuss feeding practices and feed-quality issues;
and
11(H) analyze the quality of commercially prepared feeds
11(C) identify types and sources of nutrients and classes
of feeds;
11(D) identify feed additives and describe how additives
affect the food supply;
11(E) evaluate animal dietary needs and feeding factors;
11(F) calculate energy requirements and formulate
rations;
11(G) discuss feeding practices and feed-quality issues;
and
11(H) analyze the quality of commercially prepared feeds
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff; and
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
1(B) demonstrate competencies related to resources
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff; and
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff; and
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
5(C) identify correct handling protocols and discuss the
relevance to veterinary medical staff; and
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
9(E) explain procedures for physical examinations; and
9(F) explain the regional approach to assess an animal's
health
13(F) describe skills involved in the reproductive
evaluation of animals
13(C) discuss emergency protocols and describe first aid
procedures for small and large animals, including
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, control of bleeding, and
treatment for shock
13(E) demonstrate therapeutic care such as applying
bandages
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4 – Handling and Administering
Medications
7
5 – Rehabilitation
8
1 – Fecal, Blood, & Urine Examinations
8
2 – Bacteriologic Tests
8
3 - Radiology
8
4 – Post-Mortem Examinations
7(A) add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers,
fractions, and decimals as related to veterinary medicine;
7(B) apply mathematical skills needed for accurate client
assessment such as measurement, conversion, and data
analysis;
7(D) convert between English and metric units;
7(E) use scientific calculations to determine weight,
volume, and linear measurements;
7(H) use mathematical equations to calculate and
prepare chemical concentrations
15(A) identify medications according to their
classification, form, routes, and methods of
administration;
15(C) calculate dosage using factors such as
concentration of drug, weight of animal, and required
dosage;
15(E) select equipment and instruments used to give
medications
13(E) demonstrate therapeutic care such as physical
therapy
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
12(A) describe laboratory tests and explain the
importance of proper laboratory procedures;
12(B) demonstrate the procedures used in collecting,
handling, preparing, and examining fecal, blood, and urine
specimens;
12(E) prepare microscope slides, preserve specimens, and
perform several of the most common laboratory tests
12(A) describe laboratory tests and explain the
importance of proper laboratory procedures;
12(B) demonstrate the procedures used in collecting,
handling, preparing, and examining fecal, blood, and urine
specimens;
12(E) prepare microscope slides, preserve specimens, and
perform several of the most common laboratory tests
4(B) develop appropriate use of directional anatomical
terms
7(A) add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers,
fractions, and decimals as related to veterinary medicine;
7 (E) use scientific calculations to determine weight,
volume, and linear measurements;
10(A) identify imaging equipment such as radiograph;
10(B) explain safety procedures, maintenance, and
operation of imaging equipment
4(A) analyze veterinary terms to discover their meanings
and recognize common Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes,
and roots;
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
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5 – Special Examinations
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1 – Genetics & Disease
9
2 – The Battle Against Disease
9
3 – Diseases Common to Humans and
Animals
9
4 – Food & Animal Diseases
9
9
5 – Economic Losses
6 – Animal Assisted Therapy
10
1 – Causes of Infectious Disease
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2 – Infectious Diseases: Digestive System
10
3 – Infectious Diseases: Respiratory &
Reproductive Systems
10
4 - Infectious Diseases: Integumentary
System
10(A) identify imaging equipment such as
ultrasonograph, endoscope, electrocardiograph
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
13(F) describe skills involved in the genetic evaluation of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(D) describe the process disease transmission;
8(F) describe life cycles of common parasites;
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(C) explain the best courses of treatment for common
diseases;
8(E) identify internal and external parasites using
common and scientific names;
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted and their
effect on the host;
8(I) describe types of treatments for diseases and
parasites.
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
N/A
2(A) explain the human-animal bond and how to interact
with clients and their animals;
2(B) identify trends, issues, and historical events that
have influenced animal use and care
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of disease transmission;
8(E) identify internal and external parasites using
common and scientific names;
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted and their
effect on the host
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process disease transmission
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process disease transmission;
8(E) identify external parasites using common and
scientific names;
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5 – Infectious Diseases: Cardiovascular &
Lymphatic Systems
10
6 – Infectious Diseases: Musculoskeletal
& Nervous Systems
10
7 – Infectious Diseases: Special Senses &
Generalized Conditions
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1 – Nutritional Diseases
11
2 – Reproductive Non-Infectious Diseases
11
3 – Chemical Poisoning
11
4 – Toxicity of Insecticides
11
5 – Poisonous Plants
11
6 – Miscellaneous Non-Infectious
Diseases
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted and their
effect on the host;
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of disease transmission;
8(E) identify internal and external parasites using
common and scientific names;
8(F) describe life cycles of common parasites;
8(G) explain how parasites are transmitted and their
effect on the host;
8(I) describe types of treatments for diseases and
parasites
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of disease transmission;
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of disease transmission;
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
11(C) identify types and sources of nutrients
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
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1 - Prevention
2 - Treatment
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3 – Controlling Internal Parasites
12
4 – Controlling External Parasites
12
5 – Veterinary Biological Products
12
6 - Disinfectants
12
7 – Dietary Management of Small
Animals
12
8 – Quarantine & Eradication Programs
13
1 - Sterilization
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2 - Disinfection
14
1 – Surgical Instruments & Terminology
14
2 – Surgical Preparation & Procedures
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3 – Anesthesia
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
8(I) describe types of treatments for diseases and
parasites
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
8(I) describe types of treatments for diseases and
parasites
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(D) describe the process of immunity
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals
9(B) recognize examples of abnormalities and relate them
to the associated problems and illnesses
11(E) evaluate animal dietary needs and feeding factors
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
13(A) explain the care, maintenance, and use of
equipment and instruments found in veterinary practice
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures;
14(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical and postsurgical care of a patient;
14(B) describe methods used in the sterilization and
preparation of small and large animal surgery packs
13(A) explain the care, maintenance, and use of
equipment and instruments found in veterinary practice
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures;
14(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical and postsurgical care of a patient;
14(B) describe methods used in the sterilization and
preparation of small and large animal surgery packs
13(A) explain the care, maintenance, and use of
equipment and instruments found in veterinary practice
14(F) identify equipment used in surgical procedures
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures
14(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical and postsurgical care of a patient;
14(C) review skills involved in patient and surgical room
preparation
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
14
4 – Preparing Hands & Field of Operation
14
15
5 – Sterile Gloves & Gowns
1 – Integrated Resource Management
15
2 – Dehorning, Castrating, & Docking
15
15
15
3 – Marketing Animals
4 – Preparing Livestock for Shipment
5 – Collecting & Handling Semen
15
15
15
6 – Artificial Insemination
7 – Reproduction & Rectal Palpation in
Cattle
8 – Assistance at Birth
15
9 – Weaning Calves
15
16
10 – Records & Record Keeping
1 – Interstate & International Movement
of Animals
16
16
2 – Brucellosis & Tuberculosis Eradication
Programs
3 – Anthrax Control Program
14(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical care of a
patient;
14(C) review skills involved in patient and surgical room
preparation
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
5(D) demonstrate appropriate methods of handling a
variety of animal behavioral situations
14(D) describe surgical skills such as castration,
dehorning, and docking
N/A
N/A
13(F) describe skills involved in the reproductive of
animals
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures
13(F) describe skills involved in the reproductive
evaluation of animals
4(E) recognize, pronounce, spell, and define medical
terms relating to diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of
animals
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures
7(E) use scientific calculations to determine weight,
volume, and linear measurements;
7(F) solve word problems using ratios and dimensional
analysis
N/A
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(C) explain the best courses of treatment for common
diseases;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
4 – Rabies Control Program
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
5 – Pseudorabies Control Program
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
16
16
6 – Pullorum-Typhoid, Avian Influenza, &
Exotic Newcastle Control Programs
7 – Bovine Trichomoniasis Control
Program
8 – Vesicular Stomatitis Control Program
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
16
9 - West Nile Encephalitis Control
Program
10 – Food Safety Program
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(C) explain the best courses of treatment for common
diseases;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
8(A) identify factors that influence the health of animals;
8(B) identify pathogens and describe the effects that
diseases have on various body systems;
8(D) describe the process of immunity and disease
transmission
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
7(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
16
11 – Drug Residue Avoidance Program
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
15(B) explain handling and distribution, protocol, and
laws for controlled substances
16
12 – Carcass Disposal Regulations
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
13 – Animal Welfare Regulations
16
14 – Medical Waste Disposal
2(C) describe the legal aspects of animal welfare and
animal rights
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
15 – Pesticide Regulations
13(B) explain appropriate hospital procedures
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
16
16 – Laws Related to Veterinary Medicine
15(B) explain handling and distribution, protocol, and
laws for controlled substances
1(D) identify employers' expectations, including legal
responsibilities
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws
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17
17
1- Natural, Accidental, & Intentional
Outbreaks of Diseases
2 – Emergency Animal Management
During Disasters
3 – Clinic Emergency Management Plan
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
1(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities in the field of veterinary science
1(C) demonstrate knowledge of personal and
occupational health and safety practices in the workplace
2(E) review policies and procedures in veterinary
medicine that are considered a reflection of various
local, state, and federal laws