Feral Cat Coalition Clinic Procedures

Transporters

ALL TRANSPORTERS MUST BE VERY ALERT, ACTIVE PEOPLE WHO CAN STAY FOCUSED!

Transporter Job #1 (at least 1 person required)
Admitting Area To Anesthesia

Bring cats in traps/carriers to anesthesia area in the order designated by the Supervisor and/or Anesthesia team, usually as follows:

Knock first before opening door to deliver cats to anesthesia area.
Interface with Anesthesia Technicians/Volunteers regarding pace and volume.
Deliver empty trap/carrier to Recovery area (make sure remaining pre-printed label or masking tape ID strip is still affixed to trap/carrier).
If required, take cat from Ears/Vaccines area to Recovery area (depends on clinic set-up).
After clinic, thoroughly clean area.

Prepare post-anesthesia area by lining floor surface with newspapers.
Knock first before opening door to accept cats from anesthesia area.
Observe cat's level of consciousness and remove cat from carrier when unconscious (approximately 5 minutes). Lightly tap your finger near cat's eye; if no blink reflex, then patient is ready to go!
Affix one pre-printed label or masking tape strip ID to cat's throat area with number at the chin and description extending down the throat (second label remains on trap/carrier).
Affix medical toe tag to cat's hind foot. If previously undetected medical problem is noticed, prepare toe tag with CAT'S ID #, complete ID information, and description of medical problem.
Deliver cat to Prep area.
Return empty trap/carrier to a Job #1 Transporter (make sure remaining pre-printed label or masking tape ID strip is still affixed to trap/carrier); try to keep original trap cover with trap!
After clinic, thoroughly clean post-anesthesia area.

Take cat from Prep area to Veterinarian (females will be on tie-down boards).
Place cat in front of Veterinarian, noting the preferred position of head/tail juxtaposition.
Be vigilant in maintaining integrity of sterile area.
Alert Veterinarian to medical toe tag.
Notify Recorder as cats arrive and leave surgery so none are missed on the clinic log.
After spay/neuter procedure is completed, take cat from Vet and deliver it to Ears/Vaccines area.
Return tie-down board to Prep area and clean with specified solution.
After clinic, thoroughly clean transport area and assist Prep volunteers with cleaning tie-down boards and preparing them for packing.

Take cat from Ears/Vaccines area to Recovery area; work with Recovery volunteers on where to deliver cats so they're placed in correct trap/carrier.

[Page updated November 2009]