A veterinary practice is a medical environment that has specific requirements for good practice. It must meet the needs of veterinarians and their patients.
It must be well laid out and include the following essential elements:
- A reception room for clients, including seating and a document filling area.
- An animal waiting area with cages or enclosures for animals that require separation.
- An examination room with an examination table, lamps and sterilization systems. - A work area for veterinary staff with computers, medical equipment and tools for examinations and treatments.
- A treatment room with compartments for storing medications and medical supplies.
- An operating room with medical equipment and sterilization systems.
- Hospital rooms for animals that need to be hospitalized.
- A storage area for storing documents and supplies.
