VET 248 - Animal Nursing II

Credit(s): 4
This course is primarily concerned with the principles of veterinary surgical nursing. It provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience necessary to assist in anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry. Areas of concentration include injectable and inhalation anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring, pain management, dental care and dental radiology, care of the surgical patient throughout the perioperative period from surgical preparation through anesthetic recovery, surgical assistance, and maintaining of the surgical suite.

Prerequisite(s): VET 247 and VET 264 with a grade of C or better
Additional Course Fee: $50 Course Equipment and Materials Fee. All fees subject to change
Note: Restricted to Veterinary Technician Students. Current tetanus vaccination, current rabies vaccination, and proof of health insurance coverage are required.

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