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For Techs and TA’s ONLY:

 AFTER the Euthanasia:
 After the procedure is complete the technician will complete the tag with the correct
information and attach with a rubber band to the bag.
 If the patient is put on hold, the technician is to complete the “Hold” tag with the correct
information and attach with a rubber band to the bag.
 After the patient is tagged, ANOTHER tech or TA must verify that the patient has the correct tag
and enter notes on the patient’s chart in AVImark that he/she confirmed the patient was tagged
correctly.
 Put the deceased pet in the freezer ONLY AFTER ASSURING it has the correct tag.

Drill/Quiz for “Euthanasia”:
1. Explain in your own words what the result statement is. What are we obtaining with this
procedure?
2. What would happen if we did NOT follow the steps of the procedure? What if the client was not
escorted into the exam room immediately? What if the client had to check-out AFTER the
euthanasia? What if they had to come out into the reception area to check-out?
3. Using demo pieces for the pet, the client, the exam room, the reception area, etc. explain the
basic steps of how the euthanasia works smoothly. Show your trainier.
4. Why would we require a doctor consultation and/or exam before euthanasia on a new patient
or a patient without prior evidence of illness?

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