Veterinarian

Clinical Care

• Examine animals and assess their health condition.
• Diagnose illnesses, injuries, infections, skin conditions, and other medical problems.
• Prescribe appropriate medicines and treatment plans.
• Provide emergency and first-aid treatment.
• Manage inpatient cases and monitor recovery.
• Perform routine procedures such as wound cleaning, suturing, dressing, and minor procedures within the veterinarians scope.
• Recommend laboratory tests, X-rays, ultrasound, or other investigations when clinically required.
• Interpret investigation results and modify treatment accordingly.
• Refer complicated or specialist cases when necessary.

Preventive & Pet Wellness

• Administer vaccinations according to appropriate schedules.
• Provide deworming and parasite-control advice.
• Guide pet owners regarding nutrition, hygiene, exercise, and preventive healthcare.
• Conduct routine health examinations and wellness checks.
• Educate owners about zoonotic diseases and responsible pet care.

Surgery & Anaesthesia

• Evaluate patients before surgery and assess surgical risks.
• Obtain appropriate informed consent from the pet owner.
• Perform surgeries for which the veterinarian is appropriately trained and authorized.
• Ensure proper anaesthesia monitoring and pain management.
• Provide postoperative treatment and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain appropriate surgical and sterilization protocols.

Emergency Responsibilities

• Attend emergency cases promptly.
• Stabilize critically ill or injured animals.
• Manage trauma, bleeding, poisoning, seizures, breathing difficulty, bite injuries, and other emergencies within available capabilities.
• Clearly communicate prognosis, treatment options, referral requirements, and costs to owners.

Medical Records & Communication

• Maintain accurate OP, IP, vaccination, treatment, surgical, and discharge records.
• Document diagnosis, medicines, dosages, investigations, procedures, and follow-up advice.
• Explain the animal’s condition and treatment plan clearly to the owner.
• Obtain consent for surgery, anaesthesia, hospitalization, and other significant procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication.

Hospital Responsibilities

• Coordinate with veterinary assistants, nurses, groomers, reception, pharmacy, and management.
• Ensure medicines and veterinary supplies are used responsibly.
• Follow infection-control, sterilization, biomedical-waste, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Report equipment problems, medicine shortages, adverse events, and significant clinical incidents.
• Participate in clinical meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities.

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