Full Description
The Consulting Veterinary Nurse is an invaluable source of information for all veterinary nurses setting up and conducting their own nursing clinics in small animal practice. From the basics of setting up the consulting room to running and marketing individual clinics, this book provides a comprehensive coverage of the role of the consulting veterinary nurse. A large section of the book details specific clinics run by nurses, including nutritional assessments, behavioural clinics, puppy parties, seasonal information campaigns, senior pet clinics and medical clinics for a full range of conditions from arthritis and dental problems to epilepsy and cancer. A chapter specifically on rabbit clinics is also included. Written by an experienced senior veterinary nurse, this is a vital guide for all veterinary nurses seeking to develop their consulting role and contribute effectively to the long-term success of their practice.
KEY FEATURES
Provides a comprehensive guide to the role of the consulting veterinary nurse
Details specific nutritional, medical and behavioural clinics run by nurses
Includes advice on presentation, marketing and communicating with clients
Discusses client compliance and internal procedure and protocol
Contains sample diet history sheets and unit conversion charts for use in practice
Endorsed by the British Veterinary Nursing Association
Contents
Foreword by Helen Farrant vii
Abbreviations viii
Introduction x
Acknowledgements xi
Part I The Role of the Nurse in the Veterinary Practice 1
1 Ethics 3
2 Consulting Room and Literature 6
3 The Consultation 9
4 Diagnostic Clinics 19
5 Marketing 29
6 Named Nurse and Protocol Writing 32
Part II Nutrition and Diet 35
7 Food and Feeding 37
8 Feeding Behaviours 51
9 Nutrition for Puppies and Kittens 56
10 Nutritional Assessment 67
11 Dietary Transitions 72
12 Methods of Increasing Water Consumption 74
13 Dietary Supplements 76
14 Rabbit Nutrition 80
Part III Behavioural Issues 85
15 Puppy and Kitten Behaviour 87
16 Noise Phobias and Fireworks 100
Part IV 'Well Pet' Clinics 107
17 Vaccination Clinics 109
18 Post-Neutering Clinics 111
19 Senior Pet Clinics 113
Part V Medical Clinics 117
20 Arthritis 119
21 Cancer 129
22 Cardiac Disorders 135
23 Cognitive Dysfunction 143
24 Dental Problems 146
25 Diabetes 153
26 Epilepsy 161
27 Gastrointestinal Disorders 164
28 Hepatobiliary Disorders 176
29 Obesity 185
30 Pancreatic Disorders 196
31 Renal Disorders 202
32 Nutrition-Related Skin Disorders 211
33 Urinary Tract Disorders 218
Appendix 1 Diet history sheet 233
Appendix 2 Unit Conversion Tables 235
Glossary 238
Index 241
