Flemington Vet padlet by yasmin

Day 1- 8am-6pm 18/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:17:06 UTC

I observed dental practices. I also helped out with the xrays after the dogs were put under anaesthetic to figure out if any teeth need to be pulled out and cleaned. I also learnt about what gingivitis is.

Day 2 - 8am-6pm 19/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:18:55 UTC

I monitored respiratory and heart rates of dogs and cats under surgery. It helped me gain a little bit of experience on how to use the equipment and I also learnt what equipment they would use.

Day 3 - 8am -6pm 20/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:20:50 UTC

No photo was taken as I mostly just watched and observed consultations. I learnt however that breeds such as poodles are more prone to Paterllar luxation, a condition where the kneecap can slip out of place, and that there are different degrees of severity.

Day 4 - 8am-6pm 21/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:22:04 UTC

Again i just watched consultations, and at this point I am also learning how the vet communicates and presents themselves to the client, I also watched them prescribe medication for the animals

Day 5 - 8am-6pm 22/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:23:55 UTC

Today I watched over a surgery conducted on a big dog. They removed the mammary glands in the dog as there was a mass found, but they had to remove a whole section of the nipples because the mammary glands are all connected. It was interesting to see the surgical process and the preperation that took place.

Day 6 - 8am-6pm 25/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:26:29 UTC

Today I mostly just watched consultations again, I helped one of the vets type in her notes as she was speaking to the client.

I also learnt the process they take to check a cat or dogs eye for any scratches on the surface. They put in a dye and turn off the lights in the room and flash a light into the eye.

This is a poster that was in the consultation room of a chart explaining healthy weights for dogs.

Day 7 - 8am - 6pm 26/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:28:58 UTC

Today a dog came in because the owner realised the dogs paw was red and swollen. Turns out a grass seed was stuck in the dogs paw and this is common for dogs with lots of fur around their paw. They ended up having to put the dog under sedation and had to shave around the area to try and find where the grass seed was. They cut a little slit into the paw to try and find it, which can be very tedious at times.

Day 8 - 8am-6pm 27/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:30:06 UTC

Today I watched another surgey. Although this was conducted on a smaller dog.

Day 9 -8am-6pm 28/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:32:03 UTC

Again I watched another dental and observed the respiratory and heart rate of the dog.

day 10 -8am-6pm 29/11/24

yasminelbahrawi — 2025-02-12 00:35:28 UTC

I watched consultations today. This is just a poster informing about common places for heartworm.

Heartworm is a parasite that is spread from host to host through the bites of mosquitoes. To prevent this, the veterinarian can prescribe monthly pills, otpical liquids, or just get them an injection. under the skin every 6 or 12 months. I also sat in the office with the vets during administration time and learnt that they catch up on notes they may have missed or take this time to refresh up on certain diseases