Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret fundamentals of disease
- Detailed patient history is collected from owner or veterinarian in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
- Detailed physical examination of the patient is performed to determine any abnormalities of the patient’s body systems.
- Clinical signs consistent with basic disease processes are identified.
- Effective triage of patients in conducted.
- Patient history and clinical signs are communicated to the veterinarian in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
- Assist diagnosis of disease by a veterinarian
- Nursing support for veterinary examination is provided in accordance with relevant animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislation and clinic policies and procedure.
- Diagnostic tests are conductedas directed by a veterinarian and the results are reported in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
- Causative agents or contributing factors are determined in support of veterinary diagnosis.
- Strategies to prevent zoonosis in companion animals are implemented.
- Co-ordinate veterinary treatments for disease processes
- The benefits from and potential adverse responses to a range of veterinary medications used in general practice are identified.
- A range of veterinary medications are prepared and administered in accordance with state/territory legislation, animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislation, clinic policies and procedures and as instructed by a veterinarian.
- Appropriate treatment is implemented as directed by a veterinarian in accordance with relevant veterinary legislation, animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislation.
- Manage outpatients under treatment for disease.
- Specific written or verbal instructions are providedto clients as directed by a veterinarian in accordance clinic policies and procedure.
- Environmental factors relevant to the management of common disease processes are identified.
- Follow up procedures are co-ordinated to encourage owner compliance and monitor patient progress in accordance with clinic policies and procedure.