ANA job responsibilities

RE: ANA job responsibilities

Arlo Guthrie — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:51:26 GMT

[quote user="WelshyNurse"]Also, whoever rates my posts, please post to give your reasons also. [/quote]

This is an issue that we have on vetsurgeon.org too (lots of people post a quick reaction without having the time to explain their rating, or maybe they think it is obvious why they have rated that way).

So we are now working on a new system. Stars will go, and be replaced by a wider selection of reactions than 'like'. They will also work in the same way as likes, in that you'll be able to see who reacted and how.

Meantime, Welshynurse, maybe its me, but it seems odd to 'like' your own posts, as you have! We'll probably remove the ability for people to react to their own posts on the new system.

Also, I sense we're getting into a spat here about the rights and wrongs of the role of a VCA/VNA vs RVN.

As I understand it, you're right, WelshyNurse - fact is, under direction of the VS, ANA/VCAs can do the same as an RVN with the exception of Schedule 3.

I don't know who rated your post or why, but my suspicion is that it's all to do with friction over that situation. I don't think it is helped by your writing style which sometimes reads as a bit abrupt!

RE: ANA job responsibilities

WelshyNurse — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:40:30 GMT

Not strictly true. You will see many job and locum adverts now seeking Qualified ANAs. That's not the same as a VCA or auxiliary

RE: ANA job responsibilities

Kerrie Oakley — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 07:34:47 GMT

[quote user="WelshyNurse"]It doesn't give an answer as to what an ANA can do though. [/quote]

VCA and ANA are the same. Can also be referred to as a nursing auxillary / assistant

RE: ANA job responsibilities

WelshyNurse — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:10:14 GMT

Also, whoever rates my posts, please post to give your reasons also.

RE: ANA job responsibilities

WelshyNurse — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:09:25 GMT

It doesn't give an answer as to what an ANA can do though.

RE: ANA job responsibilities

Kerrie Oakley — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:35:36 GMT

Yes, theoretically it can be what the vet asks, but some practices prefer to refer to information such as what CAW have provided. Hence why I referred to it....

RE: ANA job responsibilities

WelshyNurse — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 06:58:03 GMT

[quote user="Kerrie Bainbridge"]

The ANA role is essentially the same as the VCA role. The College of Animal Welfare have a really useful Job Responsibility list of what can and can't be covered.

You should be able to find on their website, if not they will email it to you :)

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There is a list, but only stating what you "may be involved in".

Basically, they can do anything the vet asks, except schedule 3 work

My list above is what I and other ANA's I've worked with are allowed to do.

RE: ANA job responsibilities

Kerrie Oakley — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:26:46 GMT

The ANA role is essentially the same as the VCA role. The College of Animal Welfare have a really useful Job Responsibility list of what can and can't be covered.

You should be able to find on their website, if not they will email it to you :)

RE: ANA job responsibilities

WelshyNurse — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 13:58:31 GMT

Is the ANA qualified/experienced?

I am a qualified ANA and manager at my practice. Before becoming manager my duties included;

Reception, dispensing meds, prepping animals for theatre, monitoring anaesthetic, monitoring recovery after ops, routine post op checks, nail clipping, microchipping, running bloods, cleaning/sterilising equipment and whatever else requested by the vet.