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The Consulting Veterinary Nurse

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The Consulting Veterinary Nurse by Nicola Ackerman offers a comprehensive guide for veterinary professionals, focusing on the role of the nurse as a consultant. It provides insights into the clinical and practical aspects of veterinary nursing, including client communication, patient care, and the development of specialised clinics within a veterinary practice, all aimed at improving animal welfare and enhancing professional practice.
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The Consulting Veterinary Nurse

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.

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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 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.

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The Consulting Veterinary Nurse by Nicola Ackerman is praised for empowering veterinary nurses to play a more active role in clinics, with a focus on clinical nutrition and client education. It offers practical advice for handling a variety of animal conditions and enhances the skills of veterinary nurses, making it a valuable addition to any veterinary practice's library.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470655146

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 517g

Pages: 264

About the Author

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.

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