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workflow in a vet clinic
patient arrives-> check in-> waiting room-> consult-> diagnostic tests and procedures-> payment
what are the different roles in a vet clinic
Veterinarian
* Head/senior veterinary technician/nurse
* Veterinary technician/nurse
* Receptionist
* Pet care assistant (work under/with vet tech)
characteristics of the treatment table
-comes with removable grill to perform treatments on patient that require submerging patient in water
-made of stainless steel -> easy disinfection
-water supply to help in procedures/treatment
characteristic of ceiling lamp
-able to swing and direct light
to various areas in the hospital (to help in visualisation for procedures)
characteristics of hospital cages
-made of stainless steel-> easy cleaning and disinfection
-cage bars to have IV fluid pumps, hospital charts
-limited space in cage to restrict excessive patient movement (tubes/stitches dont come out )
characteristics of oxygen cages
-connected to oxygen tank that supply o2 to cage
-used for patients with compramised respiratory functions
-do not have bars (prevent O2 from escaping)
-made of stainless steel (easy disinfection and cleaning)
purpose of isolation wards
-sperate patients with infectious diseases from other animals (prevent spread)
what are the different types of oxygen supply
humidifier ( humidfy air) or O2 gas tank
what are work stations used for
-for vets/vet techs to use to type in treatment records while being in close proximity to hispitaized patients
what are rewuired in cages
water & food bowl
liter tray/ pee pad
bed/towel for resting