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30 Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

(a) (b) (c)

FIGURE 2.7 (a) Apron, (b) rubber boots, and (c) coveralls. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Used under CC BY‐SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.
org/licenses/by‐sa/3.0/deed.en.

FIGURE 2.9 Respirator.

shoes if going into the surgery suite and isolation ward.
It is important to not to drag contaminates into the sur-
FIGURE 2.8 Ear protectors. gery suite and contaminates out of an isolation ward.
Ear Protection
Footwear
Ear muffs or buds are important to prevent hearing loss
Shoes suitable for a veterinary practice should be sup- (Figure 2.8). It may not seem as if a veterinary practice is
portive and closed toed to protect the foot from spills. very noisy; however, placing several dogs into a large
Rubber boots are important when working in wet, dirty, empty room and when barking starts, the noise level can
or contaminated environments like a farmyard or dirty quickly rise above the acceptable level of safety. Ear muffs
kennel (Figure 2.7). Shoe covers are used to cover street or ear buds are appropriate ear protection.