VTAH 225 - Animal Nursing Techniques and Anesthesiology

    Recent Professors
    Leah Marie Shufelt, Kathleen Kaleka
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    VTAH 145 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of VTAH 225
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This lecture course is designed to introduce the Veterinary Technology student to veterinary anesthesia, surgical and medical nursing techniques, dental hygiene, emergency first aid, and correct legal documentation. Emphasis is placed on the appropriate use of veterinary medical terminology to explain techniques of intravenous and inhalation anesthesia, surgical asepsis, instrument sterilization, patient monitoring, and pre operative, operative, post operative and after care nursing. Additional topics include fluid therapy, bandaging/splints/casts, and commonly performed medical procedures. Appropriate pharmacological agents are discussed throughout the course with emphasis on classification, dosage, method of action, method of administration, dispensing procedures and pharmacy management. This course is for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Usually Held
    Tue 8:00am–9:30am, Wed 10:00am–11:20am, Wed 9:30am–12:35pm