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Rabies Form

Here is an example of how to fill out the rabies form. It is extremely important that you know how to fill it out correctly in case clients call asking for copies of their pet's rabies records. These forms will be available on the Director's table. The original form goes to the client and the copy remains in the pet's file.

Things to note:

Rabies License: this is how long before the certificate expires and the pet needs their next Rabies booster. Our supervising veterinarian will help you determine which box to check. Generally;
- The first vaccine usually lasts a year
- Sequential boosters depends on the manufacturer
"Vaccination Expires" - This is where you indicate the date of the pet's next booster vaccination.

Southside PE Form

It is important to review this document, as it is where you will record all of your PE findings. The more information you can include, the better. Do not forget to include the vaccination stickers and the preventatives you sent the client home with. Stop by the Director's table to have them review it for completeness before you retrieve your next patient. And remember, this is a legal medical document!

8/26/24_NEW PE form

Visit Summary Form

This is the document that you will give to the client for their records about what transpired during their Southside appointment.

8/26/24_NEW Visit Summary form

SNAP tests

At our clinic, we offer 4DX SNAP tests (canine) and triple SNAP tests (feline). If a patient needs bloodwork done, bring the sample to the testing table. Be sure to tell the student technician the name and species of your patient. Once the test has been completed, check back with the technician to obtain your results. Be sure to note any positive results on both the patient's record AND the visit summary sheet.

If an animal is positive, there are handouts at the Directors table with information about each disease that should be sent home with clients.

Possible canine positive results:

E. canis/E. ewingii = Erlichia

A. phagocytophilum/A. platys = Anaplasmosis

D. immitis = Heartworm

B. burgdorferi = Lyme

Source: IDEXX SNAP 4DX insert

Possible feline positive results:

FIV = feline immunodeficiency virus

FeLV = feline leukemia virus

Heartworm

Source: IDEXX triple SNAP insert

Vaccine Reactions Sheet

Please review possible vaccination reactions with the client. This document details all of the common vaccination reactions that can occur and provides clients with information on which veterinary services are available to them in the case of an emergency. Southside, as a healthy pet clinic, only has enough resources to symptomatically treat anaphylactic reactions that occur on premises. We do not have the resources to treat emergencies during or after hours.

Vaccine Protocols Sheet

This document details the recommended vaccination schedules for dogs and cats. On each examination table, there will be a cartoon diagram outlining this schedule as well as the injection sites for each specific vaccine.

Appointment Structure:

Should you ever be unsure of how to structure your appointments, here is a general outline of an efficient flow to follow. Note that the goal is for appointments to run no longer than 20-30 minutes, and that you must run your plan by a supervising veterinarian before giving any vaccines or drawing blood!

While this is our suggested structure, we understand that every appointment will look a little different based on the client and patient. If you ever have any questions or concerns, talk to a director or the supervising veterinarian!

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