---
title: The ABCs of CVTs
description: For a comprehensive guide on veterinary technician-related acronyms, take a look at our printable resource and indulge your inner tech enthusiast!
image: https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/Hospital_staff%20carrying%20patients_technician%20and%20assistants.jpeg
---

[![atdove2021_WordMark_RGB](https://blog.atdove.org/hs-fs/hubfs/atdove2021_WordMark_RGB.png?width=1800&height=660&name=atdove2021_WordMark_RGB.png "atdove2021_WordMark_RGB")](http://www.atdove.org)

Open main menu Close main menu

# The ABCs of CVTs

![Cindy Mizuhara, CVT, VTS (ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Cindy%20Mizuhara.jpg?width=45&name=Cindy%20Mizuhara.jpg) 

[Cindy Mizuhara, CVT, VTS (ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/author/cindy-mizuhara-cvt-vts-ecc)

[Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.atdove.org/the-abcs-of-cvts) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.atdove.org/the-abcs-of-cvts) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.atdove.org/the-abcs-of-cvts)

![veterinary technician tips](https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/Hospital_staff%20carrying%20patients_technician%20and%20assistants.jpeg)

Ever pondered the multitude of acronyms we encounter daily? While some are second nature, others might leave us a bit perplexed. I conducted an informal survey among our veterinary technician team to gauge familiarity with the term FAST scan. The result? A few puzzled expressions. And no, it's not a speedy scan!

I also asked my fellow vet techs if they knew how to remember the difference between AD and AS or OD and OS. When I told them that left-handed people were once considered “sinister” and right-handed people were considered dexterous, I witnessed a spark of recognition. Understanding the meanings behind these acronyms can enhance our recall and comprehension of the terms.

For a [comprehensive guide](https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/atdove-CVT-FLYER_2021.pdf) on technician-related acronyms, take a look at our printable resource and indulge your inner tech enthusiast!

[Download PDF](https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/atdove-CVT-FLYER_2021.pdf)

![veterinary acronyms](https://www.atdove.org/sites/default/files/atdove-CVT-FLYER_2021_Page_1.png)

![acronyms in veterinary medicine](https://www.atdove.org/sites/default/files/atdove-CVT-FLYER_2021_Page_2.png)

![vet tech acronyms](https://www.atdove.org/sites/default/files/atdove-CVT-FLYER_2021_Page_3.png)

### Leave a Comment

## Related Articles

[![](https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/Technician%20Training%20Kit_All%20levels%20in%20lab.jpeg)](https://blog.atdove.org/level-up-with-technician-training-kits)

[Technician Training Kits](https://blog.atdove.org/tag/technician-training-kits)

### [Level Up with Technician Training Kits](https://blog.atdove.org/level-up-with-technician-training-kits)

The Technician Training Kits were designed to improve the standardization of training and knowledge with a simple format and organized layout. Starting with **Level One**,...

![Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Staff%20Headshot_Sarah%20Harris_1.jpg?width=45&name=Staff%20Headshot_Sarah%20Harris_1.jpg) 

[Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/author/sarah-harris-cvt-vtsecc) 

[Read More](https://blog.atdove.org/level-up-with-technician-training-kits)

[![Vet tech training workbooks](https://blog.atdove.org/hubfs/Technician%20Training%20Kit_All%20levels%20in%20lab.jpg)](https://blog.atdove.org/using-technician-training-kits-for-ongoing-learning)

[Technician Training Kits](https://blog.atdove.org/tag/technician-training-kits)

### [Using Technician Training Kits for Ongoing Learning](https://blog.atdove.org/using-technician-training-kits-for-ongoing-learning)

#### **The “Why”**

DoveLewis is a 24/7 emergency animal hospital in Portland Oregon, and we face many of the same challenges that clinics across the country face. One challenge...

![Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Staff%20Headshot_Sarah%20Harris_1.jpg?width=45&name=Staff%20Headshot_Sarah%20Harris_1.jpg) 

[Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC)](https://blog.atdove.org/author/sarah-harris-cvt-vtsecc) 

[Read More](https://blog.atdove.org/using-technician-training-kits-for-ongoing-learning)

#### Our Mission

## We are leaders in the veterinary education profession, but we’re not keeping our knowledge to ourselves. We are an extension of a teaching hospital, where we value not only providing the best quality of care to our own patients but providing resources that help other clinics do the same.

#### Navigate

[Home](https://go.atdove.org/)

[Events](https://go.atdove.org/events/)

[Help Center](https://knowledge.atdove.org/knowledge)

[Terms & Conditions](https://go.atdove.org/terms-and-conditions/)

[Advertising](https://go.atdove.org/advertising/)

Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChsuTzIcGC2-6A2LJE5FfkA)