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Veterinary Assistant Rubric 
Rubric Code: EX7BB67
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Attributes
  Novice

Level of Performance: Emerging

1 pts

Apprentice

Level of Performance: Developing

2 pts

Standard

Level of Performance: Developing

3 pts

Practitioner

Level of Performance: Mastering

4 pts

Expert

Level of Performance: Mastering

5 pts

Critical Thinking/Problem Analysis

Novice

Student displays critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of the course.
Apprentice

Student acquires a general application of theory and practice and can tackle general problems properly.
Standard

Conclusions applied are generally in the proper direction within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory.
Practitioner

Conclusions applied are generally correct and can evidence within the given context; Student is able to understand the application of theory. Demonstrates initiative when dealing situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Expert

Conclusions applied are consistently correct providing supporting evidence within the given context; Student ties theory and applications to the consideration of consequences. Demonstrates understanding of implications and deals with situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Vocabulary And Writing Skills

Novice

Student has a basic grasp of course vocabulary and writing skills that can be applied in the classroom.
Apprentice

Student’s vocabulary and writing skills are at the level where they are comfortable in a variety of settings in and out of the classroom.
Standard

Student utilizes vocabulary and writing skills clearly and effectively to communicates ideas in a variety of setting and situations.
Practitioner

Student writing and vocabulary skills are of a high degree of clarity and consistency. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data in a variety of setting and situations.
Expert

Student writing and vocabulary skills are of consistently straight forward and eloquent. Student can effectively to communicate ideas and technical data to experts; Organization is without errors; transitions between ideas enhance presentation and delivery.
Office and Hospital Procedures

Novice

Student acquires a general understanding of office and hospital procedures.
Apprentice

Student office and hospital practices are usually in line with established practices.
Standard

Student carries out office and hospital procedures within best practices.
Practitioner

Student consistently applies best practices of office and hospital procedures to optimize productivity.
Expert

Student continuously applies best practices, seeks to add value to resources and understands how animal care and their professional practices affect other related situations and is provides mentorship to other students
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Novice

Student acquires a practical application of course information to practice in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to basic functions.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions.
Practitioner

Student understands of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students
Radiological Techniques

1. Positioning<BR>
2. Centering<BR>
3. Contrast/density<BR>
4. Label<BR>
5. Area of Interest

Novice

Student acquires a practical application of course information and is able to demonstrate skills in a classroom setting. Student correctly performs one of five tasks.
Apprentice

Student is able to provide practical application of course information and critique a basic radiograph in basic situations outside of the classroom. Student correctly performs two of five tasks.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of techniques to a broad range of clinical situations and is able to critique a basic radiograph. Student correctly performs three of five tasks.
Practitioner

Student knows and applies best practices and utilizes clinically supportive<BR>
techniques which are appropriate to the situation that provide effective animal care and critique a standard radiograph that does not compromise quality of care. Student correctly performs four of five tasks.
Expert

Student demonstrates a strong investigatory and analytic thinking approach<BR>
to clinical situations and is able to locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence and observations related to the animal’s health problems and critique a standard radiograph. Student correctly performs five of five tasks.
Surgical and Nursing Skills

Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic skills in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate<BR>
knowledge of<BR>
proper instrument<BR>
handling and nursing skills given a standard scenario in an operating room environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of skills while utilizing advanced techniques and course information translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate best practice nursing and surgical skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Parasitology, Hematology, Pathology

Novice

Student acquires a practical application of course information to practice in a classroom setting.
Apprentice

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to basic functions.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions.
Practitioner

Student understands of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students
Anatomy

1. X-Ray<BR>
2. Live Animal<BR>
3. Skeletal Model<BR>
4. Dissection<BR>
5. Self

Novice

Student acquires a general knowledge and application of course information to practice in a classroom setting. Student can identify select anatomy in one of five formats.
Apprentice

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to functions outside of class. Student can identify select anatomy in two of five formats.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information to a broad area of functions and settings. Student can identify select anatomy in three of five formats.
Practitioner

Student understanding of course information translates to a practical application of skills across functions. Student can identify select anatomy in four of five formats.
Expert

Student masters the ability to practice the practical application of course information across functions and disciplines and mentorship to other students Student can identify select anatomy in five of five formats.
Laboratory Skills

Novice

Student acquires a basic understanding and practical application of course information and can demonstrate basic lab skills in a classroom environment.
Apprentice

Students demonstrate<BR>
knowledge of<BR>
proper instrument<BR>
handling and laboratory skills given a standard scenario in an operating room or lab environment.
Standard

Student is able to provide practical application of course information, utilized proper lab skills and is able to function in a broad range of scenarios with minimal supervision.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide practical application of lab skills while utilizing advanced lab techniques and course information and without supervision translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters the ability to demonstrate unsupervised lab skills based on course information across functions and disciplines and is able to provide mentorship to other students
Animal Husbandry

Novice

Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill handling domestic and exotic animals under supervision
Apprentice

Student demonstrates some knowledge and skill handling domestic and exotic animals with minimal supervision
Standard

Student carries out Animal Husbandry skills unsupervised utilizing best practices.
Practitioner

Student is able to provide sound animal husbandry skills while utilizing advanced care techniques and course information and without supervision translating to an application of talent and abilities across functions.
Expert

Student masters working with domestic and exotic animals utilizing best practices and is able to provide mentorship to other students.
Technical Competence

Novice

Student acquires general technical competence in relation to course information.
Apprentice

Student acquires sound technical competence in relation to course information and is able to apply outside of the classroom.
Standard

Student acquires broad technical competence skills in course information and can demonstrate ability in a variety of settings.
Practitioner

Student's insight and technical competence demonstrates sound knowledge, talent, and ability across disciplines and techniques.
Expert

Student's technical and professional competence are superior to peers



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