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CHAPTER 11

Clinical Techniques

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Express anal glands and trim toenails and birds’ wings
• Swab ears for parasites and infections, the proper way to clean ears
• Administration of medications: oral, ophthalmic, aural, and parenteral
• Assist with wound care and evaluation
• Apply light bandaging and evaluate for tightness
• Monitor fluid administration and IV catheter sites
• Assist with emergencies and maintain and restock supplies

NAVTA ESSENTIAL SKILLS COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER
IV. Examination Room Procedures
B. Basic procedures
2. Trim nails (required: cats and dogs)
3. Express anal sacs using the external method
6. Perform exam room grooming (i.e., trimming nails, external ear
canal cleaning, etc.)
V. Small Animal Nursing (Large Animal Nursing -- Optional)
B. Animal care
3. Monitor/restrain patients for fluid therapy and record
observations
III. Pharmacy and Pharmacology
C. Vaccinations
1. Reconstitute vaccines and be familiar with proper protocols
2. Describe possible routes and methods of drug and vaccine
administration that the veterinarian or veterinary technician may
choose and demonstrate appropriate small animal restraint for
such protocols

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, Fourth Edition. Teresa F. Sonsthagen.
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