The Consulting Veterinary Nurse (eBook)

Nicola Ackerman (Autor)

eBook Download: PDF

2012
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-34093-6 (ISBN)

Infos

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

Nicola Ackerman is Senior Medical Nurse at The Veterinary Hospital Group Ltd in Plymouth and holds a Certificate in Small Animal and Exotic Nutrition. She was the 2010 BVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year, and the 2011 Blue Cross Veterinary Nurse of the Year.

Inhalt

The Consulting Veterinary Nurse 5
Contents 7
Foreword 9
Abbreviations 10
Introduction 12
Acknowledgements 13
Part I: The Role of the Nurse in the Veterinary Practice 15
1: Ethics 17
2: Consulting Room and Literature 20
3: The Consultation 23
4: Diagnostic Clinics 33
5: Marketing 43
6: Named Nurse and Protocol Writing 46
Part II: Nutrition and Diet 49
7: Food and Feeding 51
8: Feeding Behaviours 65
9: Nutrition for Puppies and Kittens 70
10: Nutritional Assessment 81
11: Dietary Transitions 86
12: Methods of Increasing Water Consumption 88
13: Dietary Supplements 90
14: Rabbit Nutrition 94
Part III: Behavioural Issues 99
15: Puppy and Kitten Behaviour 101
16: Noise Phobias and Fireworks 114
Part IV: ‘Well Pet’ Clinics 121
17: Vaccination Clinics 123
18: Post-Neutering Clinics 125
19: Senior Pet Clinics 127
Part V: Medical Clinics 131
20: Arthritis 133
21: Cancer 143
22: Cardiac Disorders 149
23: Cognitive Dysfunction 157
24: Dental Problems 160
25: Diabetes 167
26: Epilepsy 175
27: Gastrointestinal Disorders 178
28: Hepatobiliary Disorders 190
29: Obesity 199
30: Pancreatic Disorders 210
31: Renal Disorders 216
32: Nutrition-Related Skin Disorders 225
33: Urinary Tract Disorders 232
Appendix 1: Diet History Sheet 247
Appendix 2: Unit Conversion Tables 249
Glossary 252
Index 255
EULA 266

Rezensionen

"This book will enable VNs to become more involved in
clinics and will ensure their skills are utilised. Certainly
a book for every VN to have in the library."
(BSAVA, 1 March 2014)

"To summarise, The Consulting Veterinary Nurse will be a
useful book for many nurses, especially those who have a keen
interest in clinical nutrition, and those looking to promote
nutrition within the practice . . . It may also offer some
suggestions for medical clinics that may not have otherwise been
considered." (The Veterinary Record, 1 October
2013)

"From handling senior pet clinics to client compliance and
education, this covers clinics organized for a range of animal
conditions and is written by an experienced senior vet nurse. Any
veterinary collection will find this filled

with specifics." (Bookwatch, 1 January
2013)

"The Consulting Veterinary Nurse' is a highly
informative, well-written book and deserves its place in the
practice library or, better still, the nurses' consultation
room." (Veterinary Record, 2 February 2013)

The Consulting Veterinary Nurse is a useful reference for
all veterinary nurses who run clinics in their practice. The
Author, Nicola Ackerman, is an experienced Registered Veterinary
Nurse and she has drawn on her knowledge to provide a comprehensive
guide, which includes information on how to run efficient and
effective well pet clinics and medical clinics. The book contains a
wealth of information on all aspects of running a clinic,
including: how to provide clients and patients with an excellent
level care; the answers to questions which clients frequently ask
in a clinic; how to gather a patient's history; carrying out
an examination and the necessary equipment for this - along with a
list of common abbreviations. Nicola also discusses the role
of the veterinary nurse and the consideration of nutritional and
behavioral issues within the setting of a veterinary nurse-lead
clinic. This book will be a useful reference for veterinary nurses
who are experienced in running clinics and those who are just
starting out, alike. - Helen Farrant on behalf of the BVNA

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.6.2012
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Allgemein ► Tiermedizinische Fachangestellte
• Schlagworte: Animal nutrition, veterinary nurse, veterinary technician, consulting, clinics • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Pflege i. d. Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinärmedizin • Veterinary Medicine • Veterinary Nursing & Animal Care
• ISBN-10: 1-118-34093-0 / 1118340930
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-34093-6 / 9781118340936