VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

This course prepares students for perioperative monitoring of the veterinary patient. Emphasis will be placed on patient assessment and pain management. Topics will include sterile/aseptic techniques; surgical instruments and equipment; common surgical procedures; anesthesia, anesthetic protocols and anesthetic depth; special nursing considerations; common surgical/anesthetic complications and emergency techniques. Concepts and techniques will be applied in VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 and VET 208 - Senior Lab 2.

Prerequisites: VET 200 - Clinical Pathology 2  and VET 210 - Veterinary Technology Clinical Experience .