Vet Tech Surgery & Nursing

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5 cr. hrs.; 4 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: VT 170 "C" or better or instructor consent A clinical extension of the Anesthesia and Surgical Prep course, students will apply previous course work and clinical experience in a laboratory setting with small and large animals. Facilitating the veterinary surgeon under sterile techniques, practical use of monitoring equipment (ECG, PO2, blood pressure), dental cleanings, and post-operative care: various bandage applications, casting, pain assessment, and management will be covered in detail.