Kim is a veterinary nurse. She has been trained to care for the animals in the hospital. The veterinary surgeon will tell the nurses what treatment has to be given.

The hospital keeps many different animal foods because animals may need to be fed special diets when they are ill.

Kim and Trudy prepare the medicines for the animals. Medicines may be given by injection or by mouth in a tablet, a liquid or a powder. It is very important that the correct dose is given.

Billy, the ginger cat is receiving around the clock care at Victoria Hospital. The record sheets are completed each time he is treated.

Trudy puts Billy back in his cabin and makes sure he is comfortable.

Among their duties, veterinary nurses will assist the veterinary surgeon during operations, take x-rays, carry out blood tests and give advice to clients.Kim gives Flo a good groom. Sick animals often need extra help to keep themselves clean.Two or three times a day Trudy will take each dog for a short walk. It is a good chance for Trudy to get to know her patients!