Pain + Analgesia Veterinary Nursing Guide A6 32-page

Pain + Analgesia | A6 Veterinary Nursing Revision Guide

A handy 32-page A6 revision booklet covering the key principles of pain recognition, assessment and analgesia in small animal veterinary nursing.

Designed to make a big topic feel a little less overwhelming, this guide uses simple handwritten notes, illustrations and concise explanations to help student veterinary nurses revise the essentials of pain management.

Inside the guide

Topics include:

What pain is and why it matters
Noxious stimuli + nociceptors
The 4 stages of the pain pathway
Acute vs chronic pain
Recognising pain in dogs + cats
Pain scoring + what to assess
Pre-emptive analgesia
Multimodal analgesia
Common analgesic groups
Opioids
NSAIDs
Local anaesthetics
Alpha-2 agonists
Ketamine
Gabapentin
Controlled drugs
The veterinary nurse’s role in pain management
Monitoring patients following analgesia
Potential side effects
Comfort nursing
Chronic pain nurse clinics
When concerns should be escalated to a veterinary surgeon

The booklet covers both recognising and assessing pain and the nursing role after analgesia has been administered, including monitoring comfort, pain score, physiological parameters, adverse effects and response to treatment.

Product details

Format: Physical revision booklet
Size: A6
Length: 32 pages
Topic: Pain + Analgesia
Suitable for: Student Veterinary Nurses, Veterinary Nurses and anyone looking for a concise refresher on pain management

The compact A6 size makes it ideal for keeping in your revision bag, taking to placement or having nearby when studying.

Perfect for

📚 Revision
🩺 Placement preparation
✏️ Making your own study notes
🧠 Refreshing your knowledge before exams or assessments
🐾 Keeping key veterinary nursing information in one easy-to-reference place

Pain can present differently between patients, and the booklet looks at both behavioural and physiological indicators rather than relying on one sign alone. It also covers the more subtle signs that may be seen in cats.

Please note: This is a physical product and will be posted to you. It is not a digital download.

For educational and revision purposes only. This resource is not a substitute for veterinary advice, practice protocols, current legislation or guidance from your training provider.