https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/98/equipmentWelcome 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/98/equipmentThu, 08 Jan 2009 11:22:54 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:37ae90f9-3ab9-4471-a598-55fdc5b14fe7Arlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/001/nonclinical/occupational/w/vet-practice-survival/98/equipment#commentsCurrent Revision posted to The Practice Survival Guide by Arlo Guthrie on 1/8/2009 11:22:54 AM<br /> <p>When assisting with euthanasia it is important to be familiar with the necessary equipment. Both the veterinary surgeon and the client will appreciate prompt preparation.</p> <ul> <li>Consent form</li> <li>Curved scissors or surgical clippers</li> <li>Methylated spirit and a cotton wool pad</li> <li>Suitably-sized syringe containing Lethobarb/Euthatal</li> <li>Suitably-sized needles/intravenous catheters &amp; bung (depending on vet&#39;s preference)</li> <li>2.5cm Elastoplast</li> <li>Vetbed for the pet to sit or lie on</li> </ul> <p>The following should also be close to hand, but kept out of sight of the client:</p> <ul> <li>Muzzles/tranquillizing drugs in case the animal is aggressive</li> <li>Labels for collars/leads/baskets</li> <li>Label to identify the pet&#39;s body</li> <li>Large plastic sack &amp; cable tie (make sure that the sack is the correct colour for the type of disposal chosen by the client)</li> <li>Permanent marker to label the sack</li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div>