Veterinary nurses report good interprofessional collaboration with veterinarians, as measured by the Nurse–Physician Collaboration Scale

Key Points

• Evaluate the level of collaboration between veterinary nurses and veterinarians utilizing the Nurse–Physician Collaboration Scale.
• Survey to assess interprofessional collaboration
• Nurse–Physician Collaboration Scale utilized
• Focus on communication patterns and participation in decision-making
• Generally good collaboration reported among veterinary nurses and veterinarians
• Need for improvement in specific behavior constructs
• Communication and decision-making participation identified as key areas for enhancement