Veterinarian in Society

Client oriented approach to physical examination of animals

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION OF ANIMALS

• One of the important points which an extension worker or a veterinarian has to keep in mind is the communication with both rural and urban clients. He has to be courteous, polite in communicating with his client.
• The field veterinarian has to first understand the psychology of the owner as he has to depend on the owner’s version in studying the problem or case of the animal. The veterinarian has to corroborate (confirm) the diagnosis of the case based on both the version of the owner and symptoms of the animal. Hence communication with the client is very important.
• In case of rural farmers who are mostly illiterate, the extension worker has to use all skills effectively in communicating the message or technology in such a manner, that it is properly understood by the farmer and also adopted.

History taking

• The main job of a veterinarian in a hospital is to provide the service of diagnosing, treatment and suggestions for prevention and control of diseases affecting the animals.
• History taking is the first step in conducting any clinical examination of the animal. The veterinarian will seek the case history of the animal from the owner and record it in a case sheet which is as follows

MADRAS VETERINARY COLLEGE , CHENNAI

City Hospital

Admission No Date Ward M S G

Name of the owner and Address

_____________________________________________

Description of the animal

1. Species_________________________

2. Breed __________________________

3. Age and Sex _____________________

4. Diagnosis _______________________

5. Date of discharge _________________

Date	History and clinical observations	Treatment