VTAH 229 - Advanced Surgical Nursing Procedures Lab

    Recent Professors
    Biljana Jovanovic, Leah Marie Shufelt
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    5–6 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    VTAH 135 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of VTAH 229
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This lab course is designed to introduce students to the practical application of veterinary anesthesia, surgical and medical nursing techniques, dental hygiene, emergency first aid, and correct legal documentation. Techniques of intravenous and inhalation anesthesia, surgical asepsis, pre-operative, operative, post-operative, after care nursing and patient monitoring are performed by assisting the veterinarian. Instrument sterilization, fluid therapy, bandaging/splints/casts, and commonly performed medical treatments and procedures are practiced by each student. Appropriate pharmacological agents are discussed, and utilized including classification, dosage, method of action, method of administration, calculation, dispensing procedures and pharmacy management. Appropriate veterinary medical terminology is applied. This course is for students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology Program.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:00am–11:10am, Tue 8:00am–11:10am