VETT 120 - Small Animal Veterinary Assistance and Nursing

Recent Professors: Lindsey Maloney, Danielle Lusebrink, Amy Housman, Kris (She/Her) Clothier
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 30 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Course completion of VETT 50.
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of VETT 120
Transfers To: Not transferable
Description: Lecture and demonstration of small animal veterinary assistance and nursing procedures. Topics covered will include emergency veterinary care, intravenous catheter placement and maintenance, animal handling and restraint for veterinary procedures, preventive health care, nutrition, considerations for diseases and animal nursing, medication and fluid administration, euthanasia, and record keeping all in the context of a small animal veterinary clinic.
Usually Held: Thu 6:00pm–8:50pm