Chapter 47: Veterinary Assisting Procedures
1. The veterinary assistant should be able to offer a client education on dental care,
2. Dental care tools and supplies include a toothbrush or finger brush, dental
3. The veterinary assistant may perform intranasal (IN), subcutaneous (SQ), and
intramuscular (IM) injections under veterinary supervision.
4. The aspiration process of a syringe is when the plunger is drawn back slightly to
make certain no blood vessel has been accidently penetrated prior to
5. A gauge is measured by the diameter of the needle. The greater the diameter of
7. SQ fluid therapy is used in patients that need small amounts of fluid replacement
and is placed under the skin, whereas IV fluid therapy is used in patients that
8. An IV catheter should be monitored for flow of fluids, catheter patency, bandage
9. Patients may be socialized by petting, talking to them, holding them, walking or
exercising them, allowing playtime, or just sitting and offering company to them.
10. Exam room, Towels or blankets, Chairs for family, Box of tissues, Sedatives,
Clinical Situation