VETT 2500 - Surgical Nursing, Anesthesia, and Pain Management

Credit Hours: 0 TO 4

This course acquaints the student with pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative responsibilities of the veterinary technician. Topics include drug and fluid calculations, patient monitoring, and care of the surgical suite and surgical instruments. Laboratory procedures will include surgical preparation, anesthesia, surgical assisting, post-operative care and client communication. Registration for both the lecture and lab is required. Students will also be required to participate in animal care rotations. This course includes 45 hours of clinical experience.

Prerequisite: VETT 2020, VETT 2100, VETT 2200,and VETT 2400 with C- or better