Holistic ECC Nursing

Hayley Ayers | AVNC2026

45 minute video - Certificated at 1 hour of CPD

This lecture aims to identify factors beyond the treatment plan provided by the veterinary surgeon, that can have direct consequences on the outcome of the patient. We will discuss how application of holistic ECC nursing can enhance emergency care, alongside the limitations and potential impacts on welfare. By the end of this session, delegates will be able to: 

1. Define holistic care within the context of veterinary emergency and critical care. 
2. Describe the role of the veterinary nurse in holistic ECC practice. 
3. Identify supportive modalities appropriate for emergency and critical patients. 
4. Apply holistic principles to pain management, stress reduction, and patient-centred care. 
5. Recognise limitations and ethical considerations in holistic ECC nursing.