Surgical Checklist for Veterinary
Veterinary Surgical Checklist is a standardized tool designed to ensure patient safety, procedural accuracy, and compliance with clinical protocols during veterinary surgical interventions. It is used for routine surgical preparation, intraoperative control, and post-operative monitoring, helping veterinary teams minimize risks and maintain consistent standards of care.
In TARGPatrol, the checklist is executed via a mobile application with structured data input, mandatory checkpoints, and support for photo documentation of critical stages and any identified issues. This approach reduces human error, ensures accountability, and replaces paper-based records with transparent, traceable digital data. As a result, veterinary clinics can improve surgical safety, standardize team workflows, enhance patient outcomes, and maintain full readiness for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
Surgical procedure scheduled and confirmed
Animal identity verified (ID/tag/name)
Owner consent form signed
Procedure consent details complete
Patient species and breed recorded
Patient weight (kg)
Patient age (years/months)
Pre-operative fasting confirmed
Fasting duration (hours)
Pre-anesthetic clinical examination completed
Baseline vital signs recorded (HR, RR, Temp)
Heart rate (bpm)
Respiratory rate (breaths/min)
Body temperature (°C)
Mucous membrane color assessed
Capillary refill time (seconds)
Blood tests performed (if required)
Blood test results reviewed
IV catheter placed
IV catheter functioning properly
Pre-medication administered
Pre-medication details (drug/dose/time)
Allergies or sensitivities noted
Allergy details (if any)
Surgical site identified and marked
Hair clipping performed at surgical site
Skin prepared and disinfected
Antiseptic solution used
Sterile draping prepared
Operating table clean and prepared
Heating support available (if required)
Anesthesia machine available
Anesthesia machine functional check passed
Oxygen supply available
Oxygen level sufficient
Endotracheal tubes available (appropriate sizes)
Endotracheal tube size selected
Laryngoscope available
Laryngoscope light functional
Suction device available
Suction device functional
Monitoring equipment available (ECG, pulse oximeter, capnograph if applicable)
Pulse oximeter functional
SpO2 (%)
ECG monitor functional
Capnography available (if applicable)
ETCO2 (mmHg)
Blood pressure monitor available
Blood pressure (mmHg)
Temperature monitoring device available
Infusion pump available (if required)
Infusion pump functional
Surgical instruments set complete
Instruments sterilized (indicator verified)
Sterilization indicator result
Surgical packs intact (no damage)
Suture materials available
Suture types and sizes prepared
Sterile gloves available (appropriate sizes)
Sterile gowns available
Surgical team present and ready
Roles assigned (surgeon, assistant, anesthetist)
Hand hygiene performed by all staff
Sterile technique maintained during setup
Time-out performed before incision
Correct patient and procedure confirmed during time-out
Correct surgical site confirmed
Anesthesia induced
Intubation successfully performed
Anesthesia maintained appropriately
Intraoperative fluids administered
Fluid type and rate
Vital signs monitored continuously
Intraoperative complications observed
Estimated blood loss (ml)
Hemostasis achieved
Surgical count (instruments, sponges) correct
Surgical site closed properly
Wound dressing applied
Recovery area prepared
Patient extubated safely
Post-operative monitoring initiated
Post-operative vital signs stable
Pain management administered
Analgesia details (drug/dose)
Antibiotics administered (if required)
Antibiotic details
Patient temperature post-op (°C)
Patient condition at recovery (stable/critical)
Post-operative instructions prepared
Owner informed about procedure outcome
Discharge plan defined
Follow-up visit scheduled
Date of follow-up
Any complications recorded
Photo of surgical site (if required)
Photo of identified complications (if any)
Corrective actions required
Responsible person assigned
Deadline for resolution
Checklist fully completed
Overall surgical readiness/completion status (completed / not completed)














