Sentences with phrase «assist animal patients»

It is our hope that in utilizing many proven therapies and several innovative concepts we may better assist animal patients toward the goal of improved quality of life.

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Vet technicians obtain and record patient case histories, collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures, prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery, assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures, develop radiographs (x-rays), perform dental cleanings and so much more

In a statement, Pet Partners explained that «the use of costumes and clothing in an animal - assisted therapy environment raises a number of concerns for the animal, the handler and the clients or patients being seen... Pet Partners harbors no ill will towards motorcycle enthusiasts.

Assist with animal surgery including knowledge of routine procedures and operating room equipment; prepare the patient, veterinary personnel, and equipment for sterile surgical procedures; function effectively as a surgical assistant to the veterinary surgeon during surgical procedures.

The Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Service at the VMC will offer assisted reproductive services for small animal, farm animal, and equine patients.

Literature review and site interviews mark the launch of a study that will examine the outcomes of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric cancer patients and their families

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assess patients as they are checked in and report health concerns to attending veterinarian Assist veterinarians in surgery as needed Calculate and administer anesthesia to all surgical patients per anesthetic protocol Accurately maintain all necessary anesthesia and patient records, and drug logs Prepare cats for surgery and administer post-operative care Administer treatments as directed Provide in person and telephone client service Actively promote spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible animal care Actively support associate staff and volunteers; promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.

During this time, certified therapy dogs and their handlers will conduct regular animal - assisted therapy sessions with pediatric oncology patients and their families, which will be evaluated by a range of biological, psychological and social measures.

MADISON, NJ (April 12, 2012)-- Pfizer Animal Health, an international leader in the advancement of animal health, and the American Humane Association, the nation's leading advocate on behalf of children and animals, announced the completion of the first round of an innovative research study on the benefits of animal - assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric cancer patients and their famAnimal Health, an international leader in the advancement of animal health, and the American Humane Association, the nation's leading advocate on behalf of children and animals, announced the completion of the first round of an innovative research study on the benefits of animal - assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric cancer patients and their famanimal health, and the American Humane Association, the nation's leading advocate on behalf of children and animals, announced the completion of the first round of an innovative research study on the benefits of animal - assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric cancer patients and their famanimal - assisted therapy (AAT) on pediatric cancer patients and their families.

The primary role of Veterinary Technicians is to assist Veterinarians with all treatment and care of animal patients.

In addition to the literature review, focus groups and interviews were conducted with hospital staff, family caregivers and animal - assisted therapy handlers, to glean vital information regarding childhood cancer epidemiology and treatment, the well - being of patients and families who are affected by childhood cancer, the applications of AAT for various populations in need, the state of AAT effectiveness research, and the considerations that need to be made when incorporating therapy animals into clinical settings.

The research study, «Canines and Childhood Cancer: Examining the Effects of Therapy Dogs with Childhood Cancer Patients and their Families,» is a multi-year effort taking place in hospital settings across the U.S. that will examine the specific medical, behavioral, and mental health benefits animal - assisted therapy (AAT) may have for children with cancer and their families.

Animal - assisted activities (AAA)-- Some hospitals or nursing homes offer the opportunity for dogs to spend some time with patients.

Animal - assisted therapy (AAT)-- This is different from AAA because the dogs act as therapy dogs in order to make a patient reach specific goals.

Duties include but are not limited to: assisting our customers with scheduling patient appointments, checking clients in upon arrival, cashier duties, taking messages, notifying staff of emergencies, referring calls to other HSMO departments as necessary, maintaining accurate records in AMCMA databases, maintaining client and patient confidentiality of information, answering questions relating to veterinary procedures, and general animal health care.

With help from a veterinarian, they also assisted with a physical exam on a live animal and performed mock surgery on a stuffed patient.

From performing physical exams, running labs and monitoring vitals during surgery, to assisting on dental procedures, caring for patients post operatively, and administering medications — veterinary technicians are invaluable and nobody knows that better than Animal League America Senior Vice President and Chief of Veterinary Staff, Dr. Mark Verdino.

Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) therapy introduces pets to withdrawn people to encourage communication because patients often relax in the presence of a friendly aAnimal Assisted Activities (AAA) therapy introduces pets to withdrawn people to encourage communication because patients often relax in the presence of a friendly animalanimal.

She has always had a huge passion for animals and loves assisting in the long term management of patients with chronic diseases.

In animal - assisted activities or basic petting programs, trained and socialized animals are brought into facilities for patients to pet.

The study measured animal - assisted therapy's ability to impact the well - being and distress levels of pediatric oncology patients and their parents, as well as the therapy dogs that visit them, throughout the cancer treatment process.

The clinical trial comes on the heels of a breakthrough Zoetis - American Humane Association pilot study — Canines and Childhood Cancer: Measuring the Effects of Animal - Assisted Therapy for Pediatric Oncology Patients, Their Parents and Therapy Dogs — that confirmed the feasibility of conducting a randomized control trial using AAT in multiple settings.

Duke University School of Medicine's Division of Pediatric Cardiology also received a $ 44,000 grant for a new research study, Impact of Animal Assisted Therapy on Quality, Completeness, and Patient and Parental Satisfaction in Children Undergoing Clinical Echocardiography.

This has spurred the increasing use of companion animals to assist with everything from detecting cancer in humans to comforting Alzheimer's patients.

• ASPCA — Animal Poison Control Center • DrJWV.com Dr. Jeff Vidt, DVM Shar - Pei Specialist • Canine Megaesophagus Education & Research Project • Takeda Patient Assistance Program • Familial Shar - Pei Fever — Colcrys Patient Assist Program Information • Familial Shar - Pei Fever (FSF) and Amyloidosis — discussion by Dr Tintle at the 2010 CSPCA Specialty show • Operation PetSnip — Alachua County Animal Services — Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic • Shar - Pei are Brachycephalic

American Humane Association researchers have hypothesized that the groups participating in animal - assisted therapy will experience less distress throughout the course of the patients» treatment, and are employing a number of biological and psychological measures to test their assumptions.

VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN / ASSISTANT Veterinary technicians / assistants are responsible for hospital maintenance, assisting the doctors, running lab work, assisting in radiology, daily treatment and care of hospitalized patients, animal handling, bathing, grooming, cleaning, feeding, laundry, waste disposal and outside maintenance.

While the therapeutic benefits of animal - assisted therapy for patients with cancer have long been shared anecdotally by doctors, patients, caregivers, and animal - handlers, there has been limited hard evidence to substantiate these claims and no rigorous evaluations about how to best implement animal - assisted therapy in pediatric oncology settings.

Typical Animal Assisted Activities may be entertaining «shows», visits to schools, or one - to - one visits with patients and residents in healthcare facilities.

The CCC Study is unique because it will not only measure the well - being effects of animal - assisted therapy on young patients and their families across multiple sites, but also on the therapy dogs themselves.

While therapy dog programs are common in children's hospitals across the country, and therapeutic benefits of animal - assisted therapy for patients with cancer have long been shared anecdotally by doctors, patients, families and therapy dog owners, there has been limited hard evidence to substantiate these claims and no rigorous evaluations about how to best implement animal - assisted therapy in pediatric oncology settings.

D.C., Feb. 19, 2014 — Zoetis Inc. and American Humane Association today announced the official launch of the full clinical trial of the Canines and Childhood Cancer (CCC) Study, a first - of - its - kind effort to examine the effects of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, and their families.

The CCC Study will examine how animal - assisted therapy affects stress and anxiety among children with cancer and their parents / guardians, as well as health - related quality of life for patients.

A thorough physical examination will be performed by your veterinarian in order to evaluate the patient's general health and to assist the examiner determining if any physical trauma may be responsible for your animal's inability to stand.

The Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Service at the VMC offers assisted reproductive services for small animal, food and fiber, and equine patients by appointment.

Animal - assisted therapy helps cancer patients heal emotionally and physically.

Many assisted - living facilities also keep resident pets or offer therapy animal visits to support and stimulate patients.

The Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Service at the VMC will offer assisted reproductive services for small animal, food and fiber, and equine patients.

This position assists the veterinarians and the veterinary technicians with daily patient care by cleaning and maintaining equipment, restraining animals during procedures and routinely monitoring, feeding and airing the patients during hospitalization.

Clinical Trial Launches to Document Efficacy of Animal - Assisted Therapy for Child Cancer Patients and Their Families

The Impact of Animal Assisted Therapy on Quality, Completeness, and Patient and Parental Satisfaction in Children Undergoing Clinical Echocardiography:

Her responsibilities include assisting the doctor, general patient care, running laboratory tests and monitoring pets during and after surgical procedures.She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from Sam Houston State University and has obtained her Level Three Veterinary Assistant Certification.

The use of physical rehabilitation to assist in an animal's recovery is a well - accepted practice for veterinary patients.

Phoenix Children's Hospital's provides an Animal - Assisted Therapy Program to patients and their families for therapeutic purposes.

While the staff has seen first - hand how pets can make a difference in the lives of their patients, like Kristyn, East Tennessee Children's Hospital is part of a research study, led by the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and funded by The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), to see how pet - assisted therapy directly impacts pain management.

«This important research will measure the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients and their families, thus furthering the fields of research on human - animal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Hanimal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients and their families, thus furthering the fields of research on human - animal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal Hanimal interaction and integrated therapies for conditions such as cancer in children,» said J. Michael McFarland, DVM, Diplomate ABVP and Group Director of Veterinary Medical Services & Corporate Citizenship for Pfizer Animal HAnimal Health.

MADISON, NJ, May 11, 2011 - Pfizer Animal Health and American Humane Association today announced a partnership to conduct a study on the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family meAnimal Health and American Humane Association today announced a partnership to conduct a study on the impact of animal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family meanimal - assisted therapy on pediatric oncology patients, as well as on their parents, caregivers, siblings, and other close family members.

Multi-site Research Study Will Examine the Outcomes of Animal - Assisted Therapy for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families

This groundbreaking research, sponsored by Zoetis with matching funds from the Pfizer Foundation, is the first scientific effort to document the positive effects of Animal - Assisted Therapy (AAT) in helping pediatric cancer patients and their families.

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