1. Intro to VN 117 Animal Nursing

2. The Moodle site Curriculum and timetable (tests) Lecture material Lab/practicals Expectations Assessment- peer / tutor

3. The role of the vet nurse Changing past to present day professional support role Areas of work / specialisation Professional standards/registration

4. Human-Animal Bond Bond = an attachment that lasts over a period of time. Our perception of the role of animals has changed FOODbeast of burden/pet PET COMPANION ANIMAL

5. Domestication history

6. We bond easily to cute animals anthropomorphism neotony

7. allelomimesis

8. Consequences of the Human - Animal bond For humans For animals Role of the vet nurse

9. Communication skills Right words Doing the right thing Body language Presentation of self and facility 70% communication is non verbal

10. What is a professional image?

11. Key questions What are the 4 areas of a vet nurses responsibility in a practice What are 2 areas of vet nursing specialization that may arise in a larger practice What outlines and limits the standards of practice for a vet nurse? Define the following terms: bond, anthropomorphism, neotony, allelomimesis, social support. How do domestication histories, anthropomorphism, neotony, allelomimesis, and social support affect the human animal bond today? What are the positive and negative consequences of the human/ animal bond for the animal/ human? Why is it important that the veterinary professional supports the human/ animal bond of their clients? What are 3 components of communication that are vital for veterinary professionals and give examples of how miscommunication in these areas may affect the success of the practice.