Why is hygeine important in a veterinary practice?
Hygiene is incredibly important in a veterinary practice for the same reason it is for medical health practitioners: to help prevent passing infections to the animal that could cause very serious health problems or death. Our hands are constantly coming into contact with germs and bacteria, and it’s imperative for people working in any health practice to wash their hands very thoroughly, wear gloves and keep a sterile patient room. Imagine if someone sneezed on their hands or handled contaminated food and then performed an operation on you. It’s also important to keep a sanitary environment to prevent spreading infections from one animal to another, and to protect yourself from getting something from the animal. It’s also a sign of respect for the animal and their owners.
