https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/66/services-to-offerWelcome to the Practice Survival Guide by Vanessa Bird VN. This offers guidance for the non-clinical aspects of working in practice. Some chapters, such as &#39;Office Equipment&#39; are aimed at those who are new to life in practice. We hope that somen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/66/services-to-offerThu, 08 Jan 2009 07:38:39 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:c8a02afb-bf8b-4176-a6f2-e0fde0f7912eArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/66/services-to-offer#commentsCurrent Revision posted to The Practice Survival Guide by Arlo Guthrie on 1/8/2009 7:38:39 AM<br /> <p>As mentioned earlier, we promote our nursing clinics under a very broad umbrella that we call our &quot;Pet Healthcare Adviser Service&quot;. As a large practice with numerous qualified veterinary nurses we are able to offer an extremely wide range of services provided by the team.</p> <p>Do bear in mind that not everyone will be capable of EVERYTHING on the following list. It is up to your practice to sit down and decide who can do what. An interest in the relevant subjects is essential as it is important that the nurses enjoy their appointments and do not end up looking upon them as a necessary evil.</p> <p>Certain aspects such as behavioural advice and physiotherapy are best allocated to those with a special interest, and preferably an additional qualification pertaining to that subject.</p> <p>Some of the procedures and subjects that may be covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Dietary advice</li> <li>Weight reduction programme</li> <li>Advice regarding the acquisition of a new pet</li> <li>Parasite control</li> <li>Blood pressure monitoring</li> <li>Home dental care</li> <li>Microchipping</li> <li>Behavioural consultations</li> <li>Bathing and grooming</li> <li>Physiotherapy</li> <li>Dressing changes</li> <li>Suture/staple removal</li> <li>Post-operative check ups</li> <li>Anal gland emptying</li> <li>Advice regarding the Pet Travel Scheme</li> <li>Claw clipping</li> <li>Beak clipping of budgies and tortoises</li> <li>Teeth clipping of rodents</li> <li>Blood glucose measuring</li> <li>Bereavement counselling</li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div>