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5/3/2026

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 Checklist for Veterinary
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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)

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