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Sarah Jayne Edwards (The Royal Veterinary College), Aine Colins and Aine Rowe (Dublin Vet School)
Examination Room
An examination room should have: Examination table Examination light Work surface Drugs cabinet Large floor space to accommodate staff and patient [and carry out assessment of gait and posture] Non-slip easy to clean flooring Weighing scales Sink Sharps bin Rubbish bin Computer for patient records [or a paper filing system]
Pharmacy
A pharmacy should have: Sufficient cupboards to store medication A fridge to store open medication A work surface Scales to weigh out powdered medicine A secured cupboard for dangerous medicines such as sedatives A gun cabinet that can be locked Sharps bin Rubbish bin
A Typical UK Pharmacy
Operating Theatre
An operating theatre should have Operating table Examination light Storage for surgical equipment and medication Instrument tray and stand Anaesthetics unit Autoclave Sink Sharps bin Rubbish bin Clinical waste bin Suitable ventilation to prevent accumulation of anaesthetic
Patient Accommodation
Patient accommodation should:
Provide somewhere for patients after surgery Ideally provide a separate area for cats and dogs (this can be forfeited if space is an issue as long as care is taken not to put them in sight of each other) Have an exercise area Allow each animal access to food, water, litter trays and warm bedding Have a water source and sink Have an area for preparing food and medication Have an area for cleaning bedding, food bowls etc Have an area for storing cleaning utensils, bedding, food etc... Have sufficient ventilation to allow 4 air changes per hour (UFAW regulations) Be as sound proof as possible
Doors and walls should be high, to prevent escape (especially of wildlife such as flighty Duiker) Bedding will consist of a substrate such as straw, not vetbeds
Quarantine Area
Quarantine area should be similar to patient accommodation but on a smaller scale. Provisions should be made so that nothing needs to leave or enter the area keeping it isolated and secure The area needs its own equipment Protective clothing [boiler suits etc...] should be worn when working in quarantine and taken off before leaving. Masks must be worn when dealing with zoonotic disease
Basic Equipment
Restraint equipment
Leads Muzzles Snares Crush carry cage and normal carry cages Gloves Buster collars Restraint ropes and halters for larger animals
Basic Equipment
Diagnostic Equipment
Stethoscope Digital thermometer Oto/opthalmoscopes Digital blood pressure reader X-ray machine and film developer X-ray viewing light
Basic Equipment
Surgical equipment
Intubation tubes Drapes Basic surgical instrument set Gowns, masks and gloves Hibbiscrub to disinfect site of surgical entry Metal pins and drill for orthopedics
Basic Equipment
Miscellaneous equipment Syringes and needles Gauze and bandages Medical tape Basic stationary Rectal gloves and normal examination gloves Calving ropes and jack Disinfectant hand wash Hair trimmers Claw clippers and hoof clippers VetBeds Catheters Suturing material and needles
Diseases of Livestock
Medication to follow