Description
Provide assistance in the handling of equipment and materials in a sterile manner during surgical procedures in operating theatre.’
Handling includes handling of tissues as part of the surgical procedure
Alternative labels
assist the veterinary surgeon as a theatre nurse
carry out veterinary theatre nurse activities
support the veterinary surgeon as a theatre nurse
act as a theatre nurse in veterinary surgery
perform veterinary scrub nurse activities
assist veterinary surgeons as a theatre nurse
assist veterinary surgeons as a scrub nurse
act as a scrub nurse in veterinary surgery
assist the veterinary surgeon as an instrument nurse
undertake scrub nurse activities in veterinary surgery
support the veterinary surgeon as a scrub nurse
support veterinary surgeons as a scrub nurse
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assist the veterinary surgeon as a scrub nurse is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Veterinary nurse: Veterinary nurses support animals undergoing veterinary treatment and give advice to veterinary clients in the promotion of animal health and disease prevention in accordance with national legislation.
Veterinary technician: Veterinary technicians provide the technical and administrative support to the veterinarian in accordance with national legislation.
Optional skill
Assist the veterinary surgeon as a scrub nurse is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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