Veterinary nurse

Knowledge

K1: The RCVS Day One Competences for Veterinary Nurses Back to Duty

K2: The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct and its associated guidance Back to Duty

K3: Organisational requirements and legislation related to a veterinary business and animal welfare Back to Duty

K4: The aims of effective health and safety within a veterinary practice Back to Duty

K5: Anatomy and physiology in relation to veterinary nursing practice Back to Duty

K6: Normal form and function of body systems in a range of species Back to Duty

K7: The relationship between normal form and function and the effects of disorder in disease processes and the consequent nursing requirements of sick animals Back to Duty

K8: The role of infection in animal and human health Back to Duty

K9: The principles of disease transmission in veterinary practice Back to Duty

K10: The principles of disinfection and sterilisation Back to Duty

K11: How to maintain personal hygiene especially in relation to cross-infection Back to Duty

K12: The principles of infection monitoring and control Back to Duty

K13: Correct usage, handling, storage, maintenance and disposal materials, equipment, instruments and veterinary pharmaceuticals Back to Duty

K14: The principles of record keeping Back to Duty

K15: The principles of medical veterinary nursing and support Back to Duty

K16: The principles of surgical veterinary nursing and support including anaesthesia Back to Duty

K17: The principles of pharmacology and administration of medication Back to Duty

K18: The principles of first aid Back to Duty

K19: The principles of nursing support and the triage, stabilisation and treatment of emergency patients Back to Duty

K20: Nursing requirements of critically ill or injured animals Back to Duty

K21: Intensive nursing care techniques and requirements for a range of species Back to Duty

K22: The principles of radiography and imaging techniques Back to Duty

K23: How to take and process radiographs Back to Duty

K24: How to handle and store diagnostic images Back to Duty

K25: The function and use of laboratory equipment Back to Duty

K26: How to collect, prepare and test pathological samples Back to Duty

K27: How to prepare specimens for transportation Back to Duty

K28: The principles and methods of effective communication and their effect on client care Back to Duty

K29: Factors affecting working relationships with clients and within the veterinary team Back to Duty

K30: The principles relating to evidence based approaches to learning Back to Duty

K31: Personal and professional limitations Back to Duty

K32: How to seek and use feedback and advice Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Work within the requirements of the health and safety legislation Back to Duty

S2: Work within the requirements of the data protection legislation Back to Duty

S3: Follow relevant  operating procedures and manufacturers guidelines when using equipment, materials and pharmaceutical products Back to Duty

S4: Communicate effectively, appropriately and accurately using a variety of methods Back to Duty

S5: Conduct nursing clinics Back to Duty

S6: Prepare and maintain all areas of the veterinary practice at all times Back to Duty

S7: Prepare records, equipment and resources Back to Duty

S8: Work in a safe and effective manner Back to Duty

S9: Manage and perform effective infection control procedures Back to Duty

S10: Provide nursing support as required Back to Duty

S11: Prepare, use, maintain, store and dispose equipment, pharmaceuticals and materials appropriately Back to Duty

S12: Manage own performance and development Back to Duty

S13: Take measures to improve performance and competence Back to Duty

S14: Engage in continued professional and personal development Back to Duty

S15: Use professional standards of practice to self-assess performance Back to Duty

S16: Practise in accordance with the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Conform to approved procedures Back to Duty

B2: Work ethically in veterinary practice Back to Duty

B3: Work reliably to high standards Back to Duty

B4: Adjust to change Back to Duty

B5: Take responsibility for personal and professional behaviours and decisions Back to Duty

B6: Develop and maintain effective working relationships Back to Duty

B7: Communicate effectively including the use of empathy and sympathy where appropriate Back to Duty

B8: Maintain a professional appearance and follow Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocols Back to Duty

B9: Take responsibility for own development Back to Duty

B10: Apply knowledge and skills effectively Back to Duty

B11: Prioritise and plan work Back to Duty

B12: Commit to learning and professional development Back to Duty

B13: Identify and implement measures to improve performance and competence Back to Duty

B14: Accept and act on constructive advice and guidance, seeking clarification to recognise own limitations Back to Duty