<p>Recruitment: 3.2.2 April 2010</p><p>Name of VN: Potential Clinic: RCVS registration/list number: Date completed:</p><p>Thank you for your application for a position at Vets Now. As we receive applications from veterinary nurses with a wide range of previous experience and recognizing that some of the skills required of an emergency nurse are slightly different to those used commonly in daytime veterinary practice, we feel it is beneficial for both you and Vets Now to have an idea of your current experience level. We are committed to training and support of our employees and this survey will help us know what level of training will be beneficial should your application be successful. </p><p>Please grade yourself on each item using the following scale: 4 - I feel very comfortable with this technique/procedure/equipment and have performed or used many times 3 - I feel comfortable with this technique/procedure/equipment and have performed or used occasionally 2 - I have limited direct experience of this technique/procedure/equipment but would feel competent to use/perform without further specific training 1 - I do not feel comfortable with this technique/procedure/equipment and would require further support/training before performing or using alone</p><p>General Anaesthesia & Theatre</p><p>Place endotracheal tube in a canine patient Place endotracheal tube in a feline patient Monitor a critically ill canine / feline patient under GA Monitor a paediatric canine / feline patient under GA Monitor non – intubated gaseous anaesthesia in all species (except reptiles) Perform manual ventilation of all species while under general anaesthesia Assist and monitor cardiac and respiratory resuscitation patients Monitor a lagomorph patient under GA Monitor a rodent patient under GA Monitor an avian patient under GA Monitor a reptile patient under GA Place intravenous catheters in canine & feline patients Place intravenous catheters in lagomorphs in cephalic, saphenous and lateral pinna Place nasal oxygen catheter in canine & feline patients Use of Pulse oximetry equipment Use of ECG equipment Use of capnograph equipment Use of multiparameter monitor</p><p>For information on ECC veterinary medicine, resources and discussion groups log onto www.vetecc.com</p><p>Inpatient care Author Name…………SB/WB………………………………….. Page 1 of 1 Authorised by: …WB……………….…………… Review Date …….……………………….. Support Office: Vets Now Ltd, Penguin House, Castle Riggs, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8SG Fax: 01383 620652 email: [email protected], Tel: 01383 628721 Registered in Edinburgh Company Registration No SC218632 Vat Registration No 777 5012 15 Recruitment: 3.2.2 April 2010</p><p>Perform triage to assess prioritisation of veterinary care - patient stable/unstable Intensive care monitoring of airway obstructions Monitoring post sedation for seizure activity Monitor during and post oxygen supplementation Provide nutrition via naso-gastric tube Provide nutrition via oesophagostomy / gastrostomy tube Provide care & maintenance of central venous catheters Provide care & maintenance of tracheostomy tubes Provide care & maintenance of gastrostomy tubes Provide care & maintenance of chest drains Provide care & maintenance of closed bag urine collection sets Provide care & maintenance of nasal oxygen catheter Provide care & maintenance of bandages & splints Provide care & maintenance of feeding tubes Placement of a Robert Jones bandage Placement of a cast Placement of a splinted bandage</p><p>Diagnostics & Surgical Perform radiography (without veterinary supervision) of all species in varying positions Assess quality of radiographic image and choose alternative settings if required Perform venous blood sampling Run manual PCV/TS Make blood smear Run biochemistry sample using Vet Test analyser Run electrolyte sample using vet-stat or i-stat analyser Assist with placement of stomach tube during anaesthesia Assist with performing cystocentesis and abdominocentesis Assist with endoscopies including cleaning & maintenance of equipment Assist with ultrasonography including care & maintenance of equipment Perform minor surgical procedures</p><p>Signature of VN applicant______Date______</p><p>For official use only</p><p>Name of reviewer </p><p>Skill gaps identified for training Recommendations</p><p>Signature of reviewer Date </p><p>Author Name…………SB/WB………………………………….. Page 1 of 1 Authorised by: …WB……………….…………… Review Date …….……………………….. Support Office: Vets Now Ltd, Penguin House, Castle Riggs, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8SG Fax: 01383 620652 email: [email protected], Tel: 01383 628721 Registered in Edinburgh Company Registration No SC218632 Vat Registration No 777 5012 15</p>