Book 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.
KEY 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
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.
