Equine Veterinary Nurse

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Areas Of Interest:   Animals - Farm, Domestic & Wildlife
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
Certificate Description:  Working as an Equine Veterinary Nurse you would assist veterinarians in the examination, treatment and rehabilitation of sick and injured horses. You may assist with the monitoring of mares and new born at the time of foaling. Note: entry requirements apply.
Code:  ACM40418
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Identify animal anatomy and physiology for animal care work
Communicate effectively with clients and team members
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work
Carry out daily practice routines
Coordinate veterinary reception duties
Apply imaging routines
Perform clinic pathology procedures
Perform clinic office procedures
Coordinate and perform surgical nursing routines
Nurse animals
Carry out medical nursing routines
Provide nutritional advice and support for animals
Provide specific animal care advice
Carry out veterinary dental nursing procedures
Prepare for anaesthesia and monitor animal anaesthesia and analgesia
Assist with the preparation of veterinary drugs and poisons
Contribute to workplace and safety processes
Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
Carry out procedures for foaling down mares