Wildlife nursing - part one: an introduction and literature review. Issue 9 (21st December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Varu, Jesle; Orpet, Hilary
• Is Part Of: Veterinary nursing. Volume 35:Issue 9/12(2020)
• Page Start: 333
• Page End: 336
• Publication Date: 2020-12-21
• Subjects: wildlife -- veterinary nursing -- challenges -- attitudes -- education; Veterinary nursing -- Periodicals; 636.08907305
• DOI: 10.1080/17415349.2020.1795022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-5349

Abstract

Abstract: Nursing of British wildlife species are not included in the curricula for most veterinary nursing training programmes. Yet, when presented with wildlife casualties in practice, veterinary nurses (VNs) are expected to fulfil their professional, legal and ethical responsibilities towards them. Part one of this article will discuss these responsibilities along with the triage procedures, expenses, risks and admission procedures of wildlife presented in veterinary practice.