-Address any non-life threatening medical concerns and help determine a timeframe as to when to seek veterinary care.

-Help assess and discuss quality of life (how to know when “it is time”).

-Administer insulin injections.

-Administer pain-relief injections.

-Subcutaneous fluid administration. Supplies must be provided (fluid bag, fluid line, and needles).

-Administer ear medications.

-Apply or administer monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventatives.

-Administer medications prescribed for travel, grooming, vet visit, stressful event, etc.

-Administer allergy injections.

-Expressed internally.

-Please note, if an infection is suspected, must see a veterinarian first. Cleaning an infected ear may worsen symptoms and impedes a proper diagnosis.

-Dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

-Electric/dremel nail filing (optional, dogs only).

-For the hair back there.

-To help prevent slipping on slick surfaces.

-Answer general nursing questions.

-Assess the need for dental cleaning.

-Demonstrate teeth brushing.