Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

Re: Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

Sal the 1st — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:57:48 GMT

also no mention that anybody can monitor an anaesthetic under the direction of a veterinary surgeon - actually NO qualification required (but guess that would really have set the cat among the pigeons)

Re: Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

Emma Purnell — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:14:23 GMT

I was a little disappointed at the lack of support for nursing also - no mention of the training we undertake in this monitoring, just that we do as we are told. We do, obviously, but I like to think we are a bit better than that and know a little more than just anyone on the subject...

Re: Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

Phrin Vernon RVN — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:12:00 GMT

Pete Wedderburn (the author of said article) is a member on here. Perhaps invite him to this thread?

http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/members/blogger/default.aspx

I agree it does seem a little misleading, and our role is obviously misunderstood and confusing for the puplic, if the question posted on Mr Wedderburns page is anything to go by :

My 11-year-old golden retriever, Bruce, recently had a dental procedure at my local veterinary practice. I was pleased with the results but confused about who is legally allowed to do what. I was told that a veterinary nurse monitored the anaesthetic as well as taking X-rays and doing some dental work. A human anaesthetist has to train for four years after qualifying as a doctor: how is it safe for vet nurses to do the job with less training?

LG, Hampshire

Re: Pet Subjects in the Daily Telegraph

Nick Shackleton — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:43:34 GMT

As far as I'm aware this is still the case, but the RCVS say that no practice can call unqualified staff a veterinary nurse, but there is nothing stopping them doing so