VETA107W: Veterinary Assistant Small Animal Nursing II

Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2 Credits 3

Veterinary Assistant Small Animal Nursing II introduces surgical assistance of the veterinarian and/or the veterinary technician, providing basic information on surgical instruments and surgery-room hygiene. The course covers selected skills, including bandaging, basic grooming, preparing surgical patients, maintaining nursing and surgical equipment, and monitoring post-surgical patients. The course emphasizes assisting the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician with these procedures.

Prerequisites

VETA101W, 103W, 105W with a grade of C or better