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 a 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

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.

Reviews

"This book will enable VNs to become more involved in clinics and will ensure their skills are utilised. Certainly a book for every VN to have in the library." (BSAVA, 1 March 2014)

"To summarise, The Consulting Veterinary Nurse will be a useful book for many nurses, especially those who have a keen interest in clinical nutrition, and those looking to promote nutrition within the practice . . . It may also offer some suggestions for medical clinics that may not have otherwise been considered." (The Veterinary Record, 1 October 2013)

"From handling senior pet clinics to client compliance and education, this covers clinics organized for a range of animal conditions and is written by an experienced senior vet nurse. Any veterinary collection will find this filled
with specifics." (Bookwatch, 1 January 2013)

"The Consulting Veterinary Nurse' is a highly informative, well-written book and deserves its place in the practice library or, better still, the nurses' consultation room." (Veterinary Record, 2 February 2013)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470655146
Author Nicola Ackerman
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 517g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 175mm * 13mm