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Veterinary Assistant Foundations Training
Veterinary Assistant Foundations Training Sanitation and Infection Control Infection Control: Field Application The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) developed the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) program…
Field Scenario
A veterinary assistant is moving between rooms during a busy day and starts to feel that thorough cleaning between every patient is slowing things down.
What You Actually Explain
- Infection control is a non-negotiable clinical responsibility, not an optional step to skip when busy
- Skipping proper cleaning risks spreading contagious conditions between patients
- Building sanitation into the actual clinical workflow, rather than treating it as separate from the job, keeps pace realistic
- This standard applies regardless of how busy the clinic schedule is
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