The topics we are covering include:
- Diseases, Illnesses and Symptoms
- Animal Anatomy
- Equipment
- Names of Procedures
Diseases, Illnesses and Symptoms
In Dogs:
Parvo (Parvovirus Infection)
an infectious disease, most commonly found in dogs. It attacks the immune system of the dog, eventually killing the dog.
Lyme Disease
an infectious disease, caused by bacteria transmitted through ticks, it can spread to humans.
Demodicosis
also known as 'demodectic mange', this disease is caused by a build-up of mites on the dogs fur
In Cats:
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
an incurable, fatal disease in cats that takes over white blood cells causing a deadly inflammatory reaction.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
a lentivirus that affects up to 2.5% - 4.4% of cats worldwide, it is not typically fatal.
Veterinary Procedures
Sialoadenectomy
The surgical excision of the salivary gland
Hypophysectomy
The removal of the pituitary gland, usually used to treat tumors.
Laminectomy
The surgical removal of the lamina; the part of the vertebra that covers your spinal canal. This surgery can be used to relieve pressure on the spinal column and connected nerves.
How does your occupational group communicate with members of the public who are customers or clients?
When talking to their clients, veterinary surgeons tend not to dumb down their specialist language, as it is important that the clients understand what exactly is happening to their pets. Despite this, they may also offer the client a more 'basic' explanation. In some cases, especially when informing an owner that their pet may have to be put down, they might talk to the client slowly and with empathy.
Describe the occupational register of this group, with examples.
In the workplace, vets would be likely to talk professionally, especially when in medical or surgery situations, where they would use the correct terms for the situation. However, perhaps when consoling a customer, they may use more personal, passionate terms.
Sources
In Dogs:
Parvo (Parvovirus Infection)
an infectious disease, most commonly found in dogs. It attacks the immune system of the dog, eventually killing the dog.
Lyme Disease
an infectious disease, caused by bacteria transmitted through ticks, it can spread to humans.
Demodicosis
also known as 'demodectic mange', this disease is caused by a build-up of mites on the dogs fur
In Cats:
Feline Infectious Peritonitis
an incurable, fatal disease in cats that takes over white blood cells causing a deadly inflammatory reaction.
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
a lentivirus that affects up to 2.5% - 4.4% of cats worldwide, it is not typically fatal.
Veterinary Procedures
Sialoadenectomy
The surgical excision of the salivary gland
Hypophysectomy
The removal of the pituitary gland, usually used to treat tumors.
Laminectomy
The surgical removal of the lamina; the part of the vertebra that covers your spinal canal. This surgery can be used to relieve pressure on the spinal column and connected nerves.
How does your occupational group communicate with members of the public who are customers or clients?
When talking to their clients, veterinary surgeons tend not to dumb down their specialist language, as it is important that the clients understand what exactly is happening to their pets. Despite this, they may also offer the client a more 'basic' explanation. In some cases, especially when informing an owner that their pet may have to be put down, they might talk to the client slowly and with empathy.
Describe the occupational register of this group, with examples.
In the workplace, vets would be likely to talk professionally, especially when in medical or surgery situations, where they would use the correct terms for the situation. However, perhaps when consoling a customer, they may use more personal, passionate terms.
Sources
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