This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the preparation of patients (animals) and the theatre for surgery, provide pre- and post-operative patient care, and clean surgical and theatre equipment in a veterinary practice.

This unit applies to new entrants to the veterinary industry who work under the supervision of a qualified veterinary nurse or registered veterinarian, in a veterinary practice.

Legislative and regulatory requirements apply to the performance of veterinary tasks (or work). These vary according to state/territory jurisdictions and users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before training delivery.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Confirm patient intakes and pre-operative procedures have been carried out
Follow practice procedures and WHS requirements related to theatre procedures
Assist with pre-operative animal preparation including minimising risks to self, others and the animal
Transfer patient to theatre
Provide relevant patient records to the veterinarian
Clean and disinfect operating table, required equipment and environs
Transfer surgical packs and equipment selected by surgical supervisor to the operating area ensuring sterility is maintained
Assist other theatre staff with gloving and gowning according to aseptic techniques
Open surgical packs and equipment according to aseptic techniques
Clean patient post-surgery
Transfer patient to recovery area
Record vital signs observations as instructed by veterinarian
Recognise and report signs of pain
Clean and disinfect theatre equipment and surrounds
Clean, maintain and sterilise surgical equipment
Clean, remove, prepare and sterilise theatre linen
Store equipment, surgical instruments and gowns after use

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