VET 208 - Senior Lab 2

3 Credits

Continuation of VET 204 - Senior Lab 1 . Under direct supervision, students perform anesthetic, surgical, dental, and associated radiographic procedures on veterinary patients. Provides study in surgical assisting, operative care, anesthesiology, and prepares students to monitor the veterinary patient through all aspects of anesthesia and surgery, from pre-surgical assessment to post-surgical care. Different forms and levels of anesthesia are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on assisting in surgical procedures, administering and monitoring anesthesia, maintenance of surgical instruments and monitoring equipment, full dental prophylaxis, radiographic positioning, and completion of the CVTEA Essential Skills. Multiple off-site locations to be utilized.

Prerequisites: VET 202 - Anesthetic and Surgical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, VET 203 - Dental Techniques, and VET 204 - Senior Lab 1