Our Nurses
Our nurses are an integral part of Ashfield House. Clients are not aften aware of the importance of our nurses. Here are a few examples of their vital roles:
Monitoring all animals closely under general anaesthetic
Sterilising and organising all surgical instruments ready for every surgical procedure.
Monitoring all patients closely after any general anaesthetic and ensuring that they are kept warm and comfortable
Placing intravenous catheters prior to anaesthesia
Lancing cat abscesses
Positioning patients for x-rays
Monitoring blood pressure and pulse
Administering worming tablets and other oral medication
Routine nail clipping
Bandaging
Clipping fur prior to blood collection
Blood collection
The nurses perform all laboratory work and blood sampling for Ashfield House
