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VN1-Understanding the operational requirements of a veterinary practiceNumber: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Done:VN2 -Professional relationships and communication for veterinary nursing practice
Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11Done:
VN3- Comparative functional anatomy for veterinary nursesNumber: 1a 1b 1c 1d
Done:VN4- Applied animal welfare, health and husbandry for veterinary nurses
Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 2c 2d 3a 3b 3cDone:
Number: 3d 4a 4b 4c 4d 5 6Done:
VN5- Infection control in veterinary practiceNumber: 1 2 3 4 5a 5b 5c 5d 6 7 8
Done:VN7- Essentials of practical veterinary nursing care for hospitalised animals
Number: 1 2 3 4 5a 5b 6 7a 7b 7c 8Done:
Number: 9 10 11 12 13 14a 14b 15 16 17a 17bDone:
Number: 17c 18 19 20 21 22 23a 23b 24a 24b 24cDone:
Number: 25 26a 26b 27Done:
VN8- Supporting the supply of veterinary medicinesNumber: 1 2 3 4 5 6a 6b 6c 7 8 9
Done:VN9- Veterinary Nursing Support of Diagnostic Imaging
Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 2c 2d 3 4 5Done:
Number: 6 7 8 9 10 11a 11b 11c 11d 11e 11fDone:
Number: 11g 11h 11i 11j 11k 12a 12b 12c 12d 12e 12fDone:
Number: 12g 12hDone:
VN10- Veterinary nursing support of laboratory diagnostics Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e
Done:Number: 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 4a 4b 4c 4d
Done:Number: 4e 4f 4g 5 6a 6b 7a 7b 7c 7d 7e
Done:Number: 8a 8b 8c 8d 9a 9b 9c 10 11 12
Done:VN11- Supporting veterinary operating theatre practice
Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 2c 3a 3b 4a 4bDone:
Number: 4c 5 6 7a 7b 8a 8b 8c 9a 9b 10aDone:
Number: 10b 10c 10d 11 12a 12b 12c 13a 13b 13c 13dDone:
Number: 14a 14b 15a 15b 15c 15d 16 17 18a 18b 18cDone:
Number: 19Done:
SAVN13- Practical monitoring of small animal anaesthesia Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9a 9b 9c
Done:Number: 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 12c 13 14 15 16
Done:Number: 17 18 19 20
Done:SAVN15 - Practical peri-operative veterinary nursing support
Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 4cDone:
Number: 5a 5b 5c 6a 6b 6c 6d 7a 7b 8a 8bDone:
Number: 8c 9a 9b 9c 9d 10a 10b 10c 10d 10e 11aDone:
Number: 11b 11c 11d 11e 12a 12b 13a 13b 13cDone:
SAVN17- Practical veterinary nursing support of small animal patients Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e 1f 1g 2a 2b 2c 2d
Done:Number: 2e 3 4a 4b 4c 4d 4e 4f 5a 5b 5c
Done:Number: 5d 5e 5f 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b
Done:Number: 10a 10b 10c 11a 11b 11c 12a 12b 12c 12d 13a
Done:Number: 13b 13c 13d 13e 13f
Done:SAVN18- Principle of small animal nursing emergency and critical care
Number: 1a 1b 1c 1d 2a 2b 2c 2d 3a 3b 3cDone:
Number: 4a 4b 5a 5b 5c 6a 6b 6c 6d 6e 7aDone:
Number: 7b 7c 7e 7f 8a 8b 8c 9Done:
Percentage= add the , /371 & X100
Date Percentage Date Percentage Date Percentage
VN1 - Understanding the operational requirements of a veterinary practice
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1 Manually handle and move materials and
equipment loads safely
Ability to move a variety of loads demonstrating safe technique. Taking into account positioning of load, weight,
stability and handler factors.2 Store equipment and materials in a way
that enables safe manual handling Taking into account accessibility, use of aids
3 Complete a risk assessment for one area of the practice and instigate appropriate
action
No guidance notes
4 Maintain stock in the examination room Keep stock in optimum condition for use taking in to account stock rotation, expiry sates and storage
5 Follow practice procedure for ordering supplies
No guidance notes
6 Identify and dispose of surplus and outdated stock
No guidance notes
7 Follow practice protocol to report damage to and malfunction of accommodation
and/or equipment
No guidance notes
8 Arrange a maintenance visit for practice equipment (one piece only)
One piece of equipment only
VN2-Professional relationships and communication for veterinary nursing practice
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1
Make appointments for consultation Use a variety of means (face-to-face, telephone) Reasons for appointment must include first opinion, emergency
and follow up.2 Make appointments for surgical
proceduresUse a variety of means (face-to-face, telephone).
3 Register new clients Use a variety of means (face-to-face, telephone).4 Register new patients Use a variety of means (face-to-face, telephone).5 Process clients on arrival in the practice No guidance notes6 Take and recorded payments accurately To include credit card, cheque and insurance claims.7 Provide estimates of costs to clients Follow practice protocol.8 Maintain client record and
documentation appropriatelyFollowing practice protocol, to include dealing with
insurance forms.9 Exhibit client-focussed behaviour and
personal presentation No guidance notes
10 Communicate over the telephone, using practice telephone protocols
No guidance notes
11 Produce clear written clinical records (observations, nursing reports and client
instructions)
No guidance notes
VN3- Comparative functional anatomy for veterinary nurses
Number To Do Guidance Note1a Demonstrate the position of anatomical
landmarks in intact animals :- cat Experience of this can be gained throughout
1b Demonstrate the position of anatomical landmarks in intact animals :- dog
Experience of this can be gained throughout
1c Demonstrate the position of anatomical landmarks in intact animals :- exotics
Experience of this can be gained throughout
1d Demonstrate the position of anatomical landmarks in intact animals :- Horse
Experience of this can be gained throughout
VN4- Applied animal welfare, health and husbandry for veterinary nurses
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1a Demonstrate correct techniques for
handling, holding and restraining animals for examination: cat
No guidance notes
1b Demonstrate correct techniques for handling, holding and restraining animals
for examination: dog
No guidance notes
1c Demonstrate correct techniques for handling, holding and restraining animals
for examination: exotics
Exotics to include rabbits, birds, rodents and reptiles.
1d Demonstrate correct techniques for handling, holding and restraining animals
for examination: horse
Basics of horse restraint
2a Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals: cat
No guidance notes
2b Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals: dog
No guidance notes
2c Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals: exotics
Exotics to include rabbits, birds, rodents and reptiles.
2d Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals: horse
No guidance notes
3a Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety and
animal welfare: cat
No guidance notes
3b Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety and
animal welfare: dog
No guidance notes
3c Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety and
animal welfare: exotics
No guidance notes
3d Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety and
animal welfare: horse
Leading a horse, to include application of head collar
4a Clean and maintain accommodation for: cat
No guidance notes
4b Clean and maintain accommodation for: dog
No guidance notes
4c Clean and maintain accommodation for: exotics
No guidance notes
4d Clean and maintain accommodation for: horse
No guidance notes
5 Demonstrate basic groom practices No guidance notes
6 Examine hooves and carry out basic equine foot care
To include use of hoof pick
VN5- Infection control in veterinary practice
Number To Do Guidance Note1 Select and constitute appropriate cleaning
and disinfectant solutions Taking into account safe and effective use, susceptibility of different classes of organisms such as viruses and bacteria
2 Demonstrate methodical and effective cleaning technique
To include consulting rooms, kennel accommodation, stabling, laboratory and operating theatre
3 Maintain hygiene in examination rooms No guidance notes4 Clean general in-patient accommodation To include cleaning isolation accommodation (daily
cleaning regime and terminal disinfection)5a Handle and dispose of hazardous or
offensive biological materials: body fluidsNo guidance notes
5b Handle and dispose of hazardous or offensive biological materials: faeces
No guidance notes
5c Handle and dispose of hazardous or offensive biological materials: tissue
No guidance notes
5d Handle and dispose of hazardous or offensive biological materials: cadavers
No guidance notes
6 Demonstrate methodical and effective hand hygiene
Using the World Health Organisation method
7 Use appropriate disposable proactive clothing
No guidance notes
8 Exhibit personal hygiene and dress commensurate with infection control
Taking into account personal hygiene, personal protective equipment, infection risks of jewellery, nail varnish, hair
sleeves and footwear
VN7- Essentials of practical veterinary nursing care for hospitalised animals
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1 Prepare and maintain accommodation for
in-patients taking into account species and clinical condition
To include substrates and bedding materials
2 Assess and record overall animal condition and demeanour
To include appearance and behaviour
3 Assess and record temperature, pulse, respiration and colour of mucous
membranes
No guidance notes
4 Assess and record levels of consciousness To include assisting with recovery from anaesthesia5a Observe and monitor excretion To include urine, faeces, vomitus/gastric reflux5b Assess and monitor for signs of pain and/or
anxiety No guidance notes
6 Groom and bathe patients appropriately according to species
To include cleansing of orifices
7a Provide food and fluids to patients taking into account: medical dietary
requirements
No guidance notes
7b Provide food and fluids to patients taking into account: species and size of animal
No guidance notes
7c Provide food and fluids to patients taking into account: normal feeding regimes
No guidance notes
8 Hand feed patients No guidance notes9 Administer tube feeds No guidance notes
10 Administer solutions for oral re-hydration No guidance notes11 Assemble fluid therapy equipment and
materialsNo guidance notes
12 Monitor the administration of fluid therapy and recognise problems with flow rate or
catheter site should these arise
No guidance notes
13 Apply simple wound dressings using aseptic technique
No guidance notes
14a Apply simple bandages that: retain dressings effectively
No guidance notes
14b Apply simple bandages that: support limbs No guidance notes15 Observe and report the condition of
wounds Written and Oral communication
16 Use strategies and devices to prevent patient interference with wounds
Bandages, Elizabethan collars, Bitter sprays and/or Equine cradles, rugs bibs, cribbox application
17a Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for administration: oral
No guidance notes
17b Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for administration: topical
No guidance notes
17c Interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for administration: parenteral
No guidance notes
18 Administer oral medications No guidance notes19 Administer rectal medication or enemata No guidance notes20 Apply topical medications No guidance notes21 Correctly reconstitute medicines according
to manufacturer’s instructionsNo guidance notes
22 Draw up medicines for parenteral administration with regard to safety,
accuracy and asepsis
No guidance notes
23a Administer medications by injection: subcutaneous
No guidance notes
23b Administer medications by injection: intramuscular
No guidance notes
24a Dispose of used materials: ampoules No guidance notes24b Dispose of used materials: syringes No guidance notes24c Dispose of used materials: needles No guidance notes25 Communicate effectively on in-patient
progressReport observations of animals effectively to colleagues
to include oral and written communication26a Interpret care plans and deliver prescribed
nursing care: perioperative nursingUse a care plan to inform delivery of nursing care for
medical and surgical related problems26b Interpret care plans and deliver prescribed
nursing care: medical nursingUse a care plan to inform delivery of nursing care for
medical and surgical related problems27 Complete records of clinical nursing care
clearly and accuratelyNo guidance notes
VN8- Supporting the supply of veterinary medicines
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1 Interpret prescriptions and prepare
medicines for dispensing
Calculate and dispense the required dosage, quantity and frequency of administration of medication taking into
account safe handling of medicines.2 Handle medicines taking into account
health and safetyTo include appropriate use of PPE
3 Dispense medications into appropriate containers
No guidance notes
4 Label medicines in accordance with legal requirements and practice protocols
No guidance notes
5 Advise clients on safe and correct routes of administration and potential side
effects
To include safe handling and PPE requirements
6a Demonstrate to clients suitable techniques for administering medicine to
include:- instruction
Must include pitching level of instruction and guidance, checking owner understanding, appropriate follow up
6b Demonstrate to clients suitable techniques for administering medicine to
include:- demonstration
Must include pitching level of instruction and guidance, checking owner understanding, appropriate follow up
6c Demonstrate to clients suitable techniques for administering medicine to
include:- written guidance
Must include pitching level of instruction and guidance, checking owner understanding, appropriate follow up
7 Advise clients on storage and disposal of medication
No guidance notes
8 Maintain records of Schedule 2 medications (Controlled Drugs) in
accordance with legal requirements and practice policy
No guidance notes
9 Dispose of unused pharmaceuticals No guidance notes
VN9- Veterinary Nursing Support of Diagnostic Imaging
Number To Do Guidance Note Done1a Maintain personal safety and that of others
when working with ionising radiation:- wear/place film badges appropriately
No guidance notes
1b Maintain personal safety and that of others when working with ionising radiation:- use
and observe warning lights/signs
No guidance notes
1c Maintain personal safety and that of others when working with ionising radiation:- use
screens/safe distance
No guidance notes
1d Maintain personal safety and that of others when working with ionising radiation:- wear
PPE
No guidance notes
2a Prepare diagnostic imaging equipment for radiography to include: X-ray machine
No guidance notes
2b Prepare diagnostic imaging equipment for radiography to include: cassette +/- grid
No guidance notes
2c Prepare diagnostic imaging equipment for radiography to include: positing aids
No guidance notes
2d Prepare diagnostic imaging equipment for radiography to include: markers
No guidance notes
3 Care for and check individual personal protective equipment (PPE)
To include Dose Meters, Lead aprons, Lead gloves, Thyroid Protectors for equine only
4 Process radiography according to practice policy
No guidance notes
5 Evaluate the quality of radiography and identify faults
No guidance notes
6 Prepare and maintain ultrasound equipment To include scanner, probes and transducers7 Prepare, maintain and store endoscopes Care of fibre optics8 Clean endoscope after use Care of fibre optics, PPE9 Prepare and support animals during
endoscopy or ultrasound investigationsNo guidance notes
10 Record results of radiographs according to practice procedure
No guidance notes
11aPosition patient for the following small
animal views:- carpus (dorsopalmar and mediolateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11b
Position patient for the following small animal views:- elbow (cranio-craudal and
lateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11c
Position patient for the following small animal views:- shoulder (cranio-craudal)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11d
Position patient for the following small animal views:- cervical spine (lateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11e Position patient for the following small
animal views:- thorax-lumbar spine (lateral)Mandatory for students undertaking small animal
pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of positioning aids and markers along with
correct collimation and centring should include a range of species.
11f
Position patient for the following small animal views:- lumber-sacral spine (lateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11g
Position patient for the following small animal views:- hips/pelvis (ventrodorsal)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11h
Position patient for the following small animal views:- stifle (caudio-cranial and
mediolateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11i
Position patient for the following small animal views:- hock (dorsoplantar and
mediolateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11j
Position patient for the following small animal views:- Abdomen (ventrodorsal and
lateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.11k
Position patient for the following small animal views:-thorax (dorsoventral or
ventrodorsal and lateral)
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students. To include
correct use of positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring should include a range
of species.12a
Position patient for the following equine views:-foot
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12b Position patient for the following equine
views:- fetlock/pastern (dorsopalmar and lateralmedial)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12c Position patient for the following equine
views:- splint bones (dorsopalmar and lateromedial)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12d Position patient for the following equine
views:-carpus (dorsopalmar and lateralmedial)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12e
Position patient for the following equine views:- tarsus (dorsoplantar)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12f Position patient for the following equine
views:- stifle (lateromedial and caudio-cranial)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12g
Position patient for the following equine views:- sinus/teeth (lateromedial)
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include correct use of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct
collimation and centring12h Assist the veterinary surgeon with endoscopy
procedures (equine)Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway
and optional for other students. To include correct use
of PPE, positioning aids and markers along with correct collimation and centring
VN10- Veterinary nursing support of laboratory diagnostics
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done1a Prepare animal for collection of the following
sample:- bloodTo include patient checks, safe handling and moving
and appropriate positing and restraint 1b Prepare animal for collection of the following
sample:- urineTo include patient checks, safe handling and moving
and appropriate positing and restraint1c Prepare animal for collection of the following
sample:- hair/skinTo include patient checks, safe handling and moving
and appropriate positing and restraint1d Prepare animal for collection of the following
sample:- tissue biopsiesTo include patient checks, safe handling and moving
and appropriate positing and restraint1e
Prepare animal for collection of the following sample:- joint fluid
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include patient checks, safe handling and moving and appropriate
positing and restraint. Sterile skin preparation , safe positioning of personal.
1f
Prepare animal for collection of the following sample:- peritoneal fluid
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students. To include patient checks, safe handling and moving and appropriate
positing and restraint. Sterile skin preparation , safe positioning of personal.
2a Take the following samples:- urine No guidance notes2b Take the following samples:- faeces No guidance notes2c Take the following samples:- hair/skin No guidance notes2d Take the following samples:- blood No guidance notes
2e Assist with the collection of:- joint fluid Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
2f Assist with the collection of:- peritoneal fluid Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
3a Prepare diagnostic test equipment and materials for the following sample:- blood
To include haematology and biochemistry
3b Prepare diagnostic test equipment and materials for the following sample:- urine
No guidance notes
3c Prepare diagnostic test equipment and materials for the following sample:- hair/skin
No guidance notes
3dPrepare diagnostic test equipment and
materials for the following sample:- tissue biopsies
No guidance notes
3e Prepare diagnostic test equipment and materials for the following sample:- joint fluid
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
3fPrepare diagnostic test equipment and
materials for the following sample:- peritoneal
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
4a Package and label the following sample:- blood
No guidance notes
4b Package and label the following sample:- urine
No guidance notes
4c Package and label the following sample:- skin/hair
No guidance notes
4d Package and label the following sample:- tissue biopsies
No guidance notes
4e Package and label the following sample:- microscope slides
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students.
4f Package and label the following sample:- joint fluids
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
4g Package and label the following sample:- Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway
peritoneal fluid and optional for other students.5 Store specimens correctly prior to despatch No guidance notes
6a Complete the following laboratory documentation:- internal practice records
No guidance notes
6bComplete the following laboratory
documentation:- external laboratory request forms and documentation
No guidance notes
7a Prepare the following sample for evaluation:- blood smear
No guidance notes
7b Prepare the following sample for evaluation:- skin scrape
No guidance notes
7c Prepare the following sample for evaluation:- PCV
No guidance notes
7d Prepare the following sample for evaluation:- urine sediment
Mandatory for students undertaking small animal pathway and optional for other students.
7e Prepare the following sample for evaluation:- total protein
Mandatory for students undertaking equine pathway and optional for other students.
8a Use the following laboratory equipment:- analyser
Analysers to include biochemistry and haematology
8b Use the following laboratory equipment:- refractometer
No guidance notes
8c Use the following laboratory equipment:- commercial test kit
Commercial test kits could be snap?? Or reagent test strips.
8d Use the following laboratory equipment:- centrifuge
No guidance notes
9a Use a microscope:- low magnification No guidance notes9b Use a microscope:- high magnification No guidance notes
9c Use a microscope:- record vernier scale reading
No guidance notes
10Identify damage to laboratory testing
equipment and materials and follow practice reporting protocol
No guidance notes
11 Identify inconsistencies and/or inaccuracies in test results
No guidance notes
12Record laboratory test results and
communicate accurately to the appropriate clinician
No guidance notes
VN11- Supporting veterinary operating theatre practice
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done
1a Behave appropriately in the operating theatre:- personal hygiene
Personal hygiene includes general cleanliness, jewellery, hair, nail varnish.
1b Behave appropriately in the operating theatre:- theatre clothing
Theatre clothing? Use of swabs
1c Behave appropriately in the operating theatre:- movement and speech
Movement in relation to the sterile field and scrubbed personnel. Speech in relation to droplet aerosol
contamination and use of masks.
1d Behave appropriately in the operating theatre:- personal safety and safety of others
No guidance notes
2a Clean the operating theatre:- daily damp dusting
No guidance notes
2b Clean the operating theatre:- periodic deep clean
No guidance notes
2c Clean the operating theatre:- after infected case
No guidance notes
3a Prepare the theatre for use:- equipment No guidance notes3b Prepare the theatre for use:- materials No guidance notes
4aPosition animals on the operating table and
make adjustments to: positioning aids in accordance with the planned procedure
No guidance notes
4bPosition animals on the operating table and
make adjustments to: table position in accordance with the planned procedure
No guidance notes
4cPosition animals on the operating table and make adjustments to: lighting in accordance
with the planned procedure
No guidance notes
5 Carry out final skin preparation According to practice protocol
6 Assist the surgeon to don sterile gown and gloves
Maintain asepsis
7a Open and pass sterile materials:- directly to a scrubbed operator
Avoid leaning over sterile fields, dust aerosol and sliding packs contents over sterile edges.
7b Open and pass sterile materials:- onto a sterile field
Avoid leaning over sterile fields, dust aerosol and sliding packs contents over sterile edges.
8a Assist with the use of:- diathermy equipment No guidance notes8b Assist with the use of:- tourniquets No guidance notes
8c Assist with the use of:- ancillary surgical equipment
No guidance notes
9a Demonstrate methodical hand-hygiene:- hand-washing for theatre practice
No guidance notes
9b Demonstrate methodical hand-hygiene:- surgical scrubbing procedure
No guidance notes
10a Scrub up to assist with a surgical procedure:- wear sterile gown
No guidance notes
10b Scrub up to assist with a surgical procedure:- gloves
Competent in both open and closed gloving methods
10c Scrub up to assist with a surgical procedure:- caps and masks
No guidance notes
10dScrub up to assist with a surgical procedure:-
maintain sterility of self, other operator(s) and materials
No guidance notes
11 Place a routine instrument set according to No guidance notes
practice protocol
12a Keep track of materials during surgery:- swab count
No guidance notes
12b Keep track of materials during surgery:- instrument count
No guidance notes
12c Keep track of materials during surgery:- blade and needle count
No guidance notes
13a Handle instruments and equipment:- passing items, including blades
No guidance notes
13b Handle instruments and equipment:- managing powered equipment
No guidance notes
13c Handle instruments and equipment:- mounting sutures
No guidance notes
13d Handle instruments and equipment:- mounting and dismounting blades
No guidance notes
14a Handle tissue:- retraction technique No guidance notes14b Handle tissue:- use of swabs and packs No guidance notes15a Dispose of used equipment:- sharps No guidance notes15b Dispose of used equipment:- swabs No guidance notes15c Dispose of used equipment:- tissue No guidance notes15d Dispose of used equipment:- body fluids No guidance notes
16 check and clean surgical instrumentsTaking into account working surfaces, care of hinges
and delicate items, to include hand cleaning and ultrasonic cleaning
17 Identify and report wear or damage to equipment and instruments
No guidance notes
18a Prepare and package instruments and materials for sterilisation:- drapes and gowns
No guidance notes
18b Prepare and package instruments and materials for sterilisation:- single instruments
No guidance notes
18c Prepare and package instruments and materials for sterilisation:- instruments
No guidance notes
19 Sterilise surgical equipment and instruments Operation of the autoclave to include safety, loading monitoring of effective sterilisation.
SAVN13- Practical monitoring of small animal anaesthesia
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done
1Check and prepare anaesthetic machine and
breathing system according to practice protocol
To include cleaning and care
2 Check and set up pollution control system (scavenging)
No guidance notes
3 Locate and select the appropriate preparation and strength of pharmaceuticals
According to veterinary instruction to include consumables, drugs and intravenous fluids
4 Prepare materials and equipment needed for induction of anaesthesia
To include consumables, drugs and intravenous fluids, laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes.
5 Retrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or induction agent
Taking into account positioning.
6 Prepare and present the animal for intubation No guidance notes
7Introduce endotracheal tubes- check position
of tube. Inflate cuff, secure tube , attach to circuit
All points to be completed to achieve the skill
8 Transfer anaesthetised animals safely into the operating theatre
No guidance notes
9a Set up and use monitoring equipment:- pulse oximeter
No guidance notes
9b Set up and use monitoring equipment:- ECG No guidance notes
9c Set up and use monitoring equipment:- oesophageal stethoscope
No guidance notes
10aMonitor patients and accurately record
observations during the course of an anaesthetic:- TPR
Use of anaesthetic monitoring charts
10bMonitor patients and accurately record
observations during the course of an anaesthetic:- depth of anaesthesia
Use of anaesthetic monitoring charts, depth to include palpebral reflex, eye position muscle tone and pedal
reflex.
11a Interpret and record observations to the directing veterinary surgeon:- routinely
Use of anaesthetic monitoring charts, depth to include palpebral reflex, eye position muscle tone and pedal
reflex.
11b Interpret and record observations to the directing veterinary surgeon:- developing
Use of anaesthetic monitoring charts, depth to include palpebral reflex, eye position muscle tone and pedal
reflex.
12a Monitor equipment during anaesthetic procedure:- circuits and endotracheal tube
Power supply and connections supply of gases and volatile, to include agents and correlation of
equipment readouts with condition of patient
12b Monitor equipment during anaesthetic procedure:- gases and volatile agents
Power supply and connections supply of gases and volatile, to include agents and correlation of
equipment readouts with condition of patient
12c Monitor equipment during anaesthetic procedure:- patient monitors
Power supply and connections supply of gases and volatile, to include agents and correlation of
equipment readouts with condition of patient
13 Calculate and administer gases anaesthesia under veterinary direction
No guidance notes
14 Vary gases anaesthesia under veterinary direction
No guidance notes
15Disconnect patients from anaesthetic equipment and materials according to
practice protocol
No guidance notes
16 Set up suitable recovery environment for anaesthetic recovery
No guidance notes
17 Position patients for recovery according to species and surgical procedure undertaken
No guidance notes
18 Extubate patients at appropriate of recovery Recognition of when to Extubate
19 Monitor and record animals recovery and identify abnormalities
Key observations and changes
20Communicate post-operative and/or anaesthetic recovery progress to the
supervising veterinary surgeon
No guidance notes
SAVN15 - Practical peri-operative veterinary nursing support
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done
1aAdmit patients for surgical
procedures/investigations:- handover from owner
No guidance notes
1bAdmit patients for surgical
procedures/investigations:- recording contract details
No guidance notes
1cAdmit patients for surgical
procedures/investigations:-create nursing care plan
No guidance notes
1dAdmit patients for surgical
procedures/investigations:-check consent to surgery
No guidance notes
2aPrepare operation sites:- care and use of clippers, identification of sites, initial skin
scrub
No guidance notes
2b Prepare operation sites:- foot bandage No guidance notes
3a Hand patients over for anaesthesia:- information
No guidance notes
3b Hand patients over for anaesthesia:- calming patient
No guidance notes
4a Receive patients from the recovery area:- handover information
No guidance notes
4b Receive patients from the recovery area:- observation
No guidance notes
4c Receive patients from the recovery area:- handling of patients
No guidance notes
5a Prepare suitable post-operative nursing environments, taking into account:- species
No guidance notes
5bPrepare suitable post-operative nursing
environments, taking into account:- conditions
No guidance notes
5c Prepare suitable post-operative nursing environments, taking into account:-procedure
No guidance notes
6a Observe and monitor post-operative patients:-vital signs
No guidance notes
6b Observe and monitor post-operative patients:- wound appearance/drainage
No guidance notes
6c Observe and monitor post-operative patients:- pain
No guidance notes
6d Observe and monitor post-operative patients:- urine output
No guidance notes
7a Maintain and record fluid intake:-intravenous fluids
No guidance notes
7b Maintain and record fluid intake:-oral intake No guidance notes
8a Identify signs of pain and stress and take appropriate action:- environment
No guidance notes
8b Identify signs of pain and stress and take appropriate action:- position
No guidance notes
8c Identify signs of pain and stress and take appropriate action:- analgesics
No guidance notes
9a Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care No guidance notes
plans to address needs if post-operative and convalescent patient:- fluid and nutrition
9b
Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care plans to address needs if post-operative and
convalescent patient:- urination and defaecation
No guidance notes
9cPlan, implement and evaluate nursing care
plans to address needs if post-operative and convalescent patient:- mobility, exercise
No guidance notes
9d
Plan, implement and evaluate nursing care plans to address needs if post-operative and convalescent patient:- pain relief, alleviation
of stress
No guidance notes
10aDeliver species specific peri-operative nursing
care to patients, including cats, dogs and exotics, to include:- elective surgery
Immediate post-operative care to include food and fluid intake, elimination pain management and wound
management.
10bDeliver species specific peri-operative nursing
care to patients, including cats, dogs and exotics, to include:- emergency surgery
Immediate post-operative care to include food and fluid intake, elimination pain management and wound
management.
10cDeliver species specific peri-operative nursing
care to patients, including cats, dogs and exotics, to include:- minor procedures
Immediate post-operative care to include food and fluid intake, elimination pain management and wound
management.
10dDeliver species specific peri-operative nursing
care to patients, including cats, dogs and exotics, to include:- major procedures
Immediate post-operative care to include food and fluid intake, elimination pain management and wound
management.
10eDeliver species specific peri-operative nursing
care to patients, including cats, dogs and exotics, to include:- orthopaedic procedures
Immediate post-operative care to include food and fluid intake, elimination pain management and wound
management.
11a Care for surgical wounds:- observations No guidance notes
11b Care for surgical wounds:- management of drainage
No guidance notes
11c Care for surgical wounds:- dressings and bandaging
No guidance notes
11d Care for surgical wounds:- removal of drains, closures
No guidance notes
11e Care for surgical wounds:- preventing interference
No guidance notes
12a Plan for discharge and home care, taking into account:- condition of patient
No guidance notes
12b Plan for discharge and home care, taking into account:- home circumstances
No guidance notes
13a Provide discharge information and guidance to owners:- oral
No guidance notes
13b Provide discharge information and guidance to owners:- written
No guidance notes
13cProvide discharge information and guidance to owners:- teaching of practical techniques
e.g. giving medication
No guidance notes
SAVN17- Practical veterinary nursing support of small animal patients
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done
1a
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- circulatory or respiratory disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected.
1b
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, u
sing an appropriate model and framework, could include:- urinary tract disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
1c
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- endocrine disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
1d
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- neurological disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
1e
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- alimentary tract disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
1f
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- reproductive tract disorder
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
1g
Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions, using an
appropriate model and framework, could include:- disorder of sense organs
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence. A minimum of four identified groups of pathologies
would be expected
2a Prepare and maintain a suitable environment for patients taking into account:- species
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
2b Prepare and maintain a suitable environment for patients taking into account:- age
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
2c Prepare and maintain a suitable environment for patients taking into account:- condition
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
2dPrepare and maintain a suitable environment
for patients taking into account:- normal routines
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
2ePrepare and maintain a suitable environment
for patients taking into account:- welfare considerations
Include a range of species, age ranges and medical conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
3Communicate with the veterinary team in relation to the evaluation and review of
nursing care
Written and oral
4a Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- preparing accommodations
Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
4b Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- protective clothing
Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
4c Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- hand hygiene
Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
4d Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- fomites
Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
4e Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
cleaning and disinfections
4f Carry out effective barrier nursing to include:- caring for isolated patients
Barrier nursing and/or reverse barrier nursing.
5a Provide wound management to include:- accurate assessment
No guidance notes
5b Provide wound management to include:- taking swabs
No guidance notes
5c Provide wound management to include:- irrigation
No guidance notes
5d Provide wound management to include:- selection and application of dressing
No guidance notes
5e Provide wound management to include:- selection and application of retaining
No guidance notes
5f Provide wound management to include:- client education
No guidance notes
6a Administer complex medications to include:- infused medications
No guidance notes
6b Administer complex medications to include:- intravenous bolus medications
No guidance notes
7a Place or assist with placement of naso-gastric or oesophageal tubes
No guidance notes
7b Manage naso-gastric or oesophageal tubes No guidance notes
8a Manage indwelling urinary catheters to include:- placement of urinary catheters
No guidance notes
8b Manage indwelling urinary catheters to include:- catheter care
No guidance notes
9a Manage bowel function to include:- administration of laxatives
No guidance notes
9b Manage bowel function to include:- enemata No guidance notes
10a Provide physiotherapy to include:- thoracic coupage
No guidance notes
10b Provide physiotherapy to include:- passive limb exercises
No guidance notes
10c Provide physiotherapy to include:- active exercises
No guidance notes
11aDevise appropriate home-care plans for
animals with chronic illness:- in consultation with the owner and veterinary team
No guidance notes
11bDevise appropriate home-care plans for
animals with chronic illness:- including oral and written guidance
No guidance notes
11cDevise appropriate home-care plans for animals with chronic illness:- providing
information for emergency contact
No guidance notes
12a Provide care for terminally ill animals:- preparing the owner for loss
No guidance notes
12b Provide care for terminally ill animals:- caring for the animal sensitively
No guidance notes
12c Provide care for terminally ill animals:- supporting an owner through euthanasia
No guidance notes
12dProvide care for terminally ill animals:-
providing follow-up support for a bereaved owner
No guidance notes
13a Conduct effective nursing consultations to include:- history taking
No guidance notes
13b Conduct effective nursing consultations to include:- appropriate examination
No guidance notes
13cConduct effective nursing consultations to include:- identifying cases for referral to a
veterinary surgeon
No guidance notes
13d Conduct effective nursing consultations to include:- conduct of treatments
No guidance notes
13e Conduct effective nursing consultations to include:- communication with clients
No guidance notes
13f Conduct effective nursing consultations to include:- record keeping
No guidance notes
SAVN18- Principle of small animal nursing emergency and critical care
Number Guidance Note Guidance Note Done
1a Demonstrate first aid treatment, to include:- unconsciousness
Use simulation and first aid mannequins where appropriate in the interests of animal welfare.
1b Demonstrate first aid treatment, to include:- compromised airway
Use simulation and first aid mannequins where appropriate in the interests of animal welfare.
1c Demonstrate first aid treatment, to include:- haemorrhage and wounds
Use simulation and first aid mannequins where appropriate in the interests of animal welfare.
1d Demonstrate first aid treatment, to include:- fractures
Use simulation and first aid mannequins where appropriate in the interests of animal welfare.
2a Triage patients to include:- unconsciousness No guidance notes
2b Triage patients to include:- compromised airway
No guidance notes
2c Triage patients to include:- haemorrhage and wounds
No guidance notes
2d Triage patients to include:- fractures No guidance notes
3a Prepare for the admission of emergency patients, to include:- suitable environment
No guidance notes
3b Prepare for the admission of emergency patients, to include:- equipment
No guidance notes
3c Prepare for the admission of emergency patients, to include:- consumables
No guidance notes
4a Introduce peripheral intravenous catheters:- dog
No guidance notes
4b Introduce peripheral intravenous catheters:- cat
No guidance notes
5a Care for animals with situ intravenous catheter:- site observation and care
No guidance notes
5b Care for animals with situ intravenous catheter:- maintain patency
No guidance notes
5c Care for animals with situ intravenous catheter:- on-going fluid therapy
No guidance notes
6a Prepare accommodation for critically ill patients, to include:- type of accommodation
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
6b Prepare accommodation for critically ill patients, to include:- environment
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
6cPrepare accommodation for critically ill
patients, to include:- access for observation and monitoring
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
6d Prepare accommodation for critically ill patients, to include:- bedding
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
6e Prepare accommodation for critically ill patients, to include:- observation charts
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7aProvide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- breathing and cardiovascular
function
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7b Provide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- nutrition and fluid balance
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7c Provide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- mobility and positioning
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7d Provide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- hygiene
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7e Provide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- maintaining body temperature
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
7f Provide care for a critically ill patient, to include:- pain and stress
Include a range of species, age ranges and conditions to demonstrate overall competence.
8a Monitor critically ill patients, to include:- blood pressure monitoring
No guidance notes
8b Monitor critically ill patients, to include:- pulse oximetry
No guidance notes
8c Monitor critically ill patients, to include:- neurological observations
No guidance notes
9 Administer oxygen therapy No guidance notes
