The Consulting Veterinary Nurse

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.

Hallmark 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

Reviews

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

Table of Contents

• Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Acknowledgements

Part I The Role of the Nurse in the Veterinary Practice

• 1.  Ethics
• 2.  Consulting Room and Literature
• 3.  The Consultation
• 4.  Diagnostic Clinics
• 5.  Marketing
• 6.  Named Nurse and Protocol Writing

Part II Nutrition and Diet

• 7.  Food and Feeding
• 8.  Feeding Behaviours
• 9.  Nutrition for Puppies and Kittens
• 10. Nutritional Assessment
• 11. Dietary Transitions
• 12. Methods of Increasing Water Consumption
• 13. Dietary Supplements
• 14. Rabbit Nutrition

Part III Behavioural Issues

• 15. Puppy and Kitten Behaviour
• 16. Noise Phobias and Fireworks

Part IV ‘Well Pet’ Clinics

• 17. Vaccination Clinics
• 18. Post-Neutering Clinics
• 19. Senior Pet Clinics

Part V Medical Clinics

• 20. Arthritis
• 21. Cancer
• 22. Cardiac Disorders
• 23. Cognitive Dysfunction
• 24. Dental Problems
• 25. Diabetes
• 26. Epilepsy
• 27. Gastrointestinal Disorders
• 28. Hepatobiliary Disorders
• 29. Obesity
• 30. Pancreatic Disorders
• 31. Renal Disorders
• 32. Nutrition-Related Skin Disorders
• 33. Urinary Tract Disorders

• Appendix 1 Diet history sheet
• Appendix 2 Unit Conversion Tables
• Glossary
• Index

Author Information

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.