intro to vn 117 animal nursing. the moodle site curriculum and timetable (tests) lecture material...

Intro to VN 117 Animal Nursing

The Moodle site• Curriculum and timetable (tests)• Lecture material• Lab/practicals• Expectations• Assessment- peer / tutor

The role of the vet nurse• Changing past to present day professional support role• Areas of work / specialisation• Professional standards/registration

Human-Animal Bond• Bond = an attachment that lasts over a period of time.

• Our perception of the role of animals has changed

• FOOD beast of burden/pet

• PET COMPANION ANIMAL

Domestication history

We bond easily to cute animals • anthropomorphism • neotony

allelomimesis

Consequences of the Human -Animal bond• For humans • For animals • Role of the vet nurse

Communication skills• Right words• Doing the right thing• Body language• Presentation of self and facility

• 70% communication is non verbal

What is a professional image?

Key questions • What are the 4 areas of a vet nurses responsibility in a practice• What are 2 areas of vet nursing specialization that may arise in a larger

practice• What outlines and limits the standards of practice for a vet nurse?• Define the following terms: bond, anthropomorphism, neotony,

allelomimesis, social support.• How do domestication histories, anthropomorphism, neotony,

allelomimesis, and social support affect the human animal bond today?• What are the positive and negative consequences of the human/ animal

bond for the animal/ human?• Why is it important that the veterinary professional supports the

human/ animal bond of their clients?• What are 3 components of communication that are vital for veterinary

professionals and give examples of how miscommunication in these areas may affect the success of the practice.