Especially the vetergesic ones, as I have known vets and nurses to open them with their bare hands (ouch!) and the vial shatters in their hand
If you dont have one of those special vial openers, ALWAYS used a piece of tissue, or similar to protect your hands, should the vial shatter. Better safe than sorry!
PS: Whilst you're here, take a moment to see our latest job opportunities for vet nurses.
oo really? I think its all a matter of confidence with snapping vials! When I first started, I had no problem with them for months, until inevitably one shattered and I know have a tiny scar on my index finger! Then after that they seemed to shatter a lot more frequently, like they knew I was scared of them!! We have only had the snappy thing for about a month and I feel confident using it, perhaps annoyingly so- "look,look...oo..oo..aaah! magic!"
Maybe it will turn on me in a few months time...