Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare animal for surgery under direction
- Animal intakes and pre-operative procedures are organised for specified periods as instructed.
- Clinic procedures and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements are followed.
- Assist with pre-operative animal preparation.
- Patient is safely and humanely transferred to theatre for treatment.
- Relevant patient records are provided to the veterinarian as requested.
- Prepare theatre or surgical operating area for use
- Operating table, required equipment and environs are cleaned and disinfected in accordance with clinic policies.
- Surgical packs and equipment selected by the qualified veterinary nurse are transferred and/or established to/in theatre or the surgical operating area.
- Staff preparation support is provided in accordance with clinic policies.
- Provide pre- and post-operative patient care
- Clean theatre equipment