VN130 - Veterinary Clinical Procedures

2 Credit(s)

Prerequisite: Current standing as a freshman in veterinary nursing.

Corequisite: VN 131 Veterinary Clinical Procedures Lab.

You will learn the basic skills of a veterinary nurse in practice such as restraint and handling, medication administration, injections, venipuncture, nursing skills, sterile procedure and operating room techniques, radiographic positioning, emergency medicine, and anesthetic machine function. You will also learn how to apply for a preceptorship position under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian and credentialed veterinary nurse for the upcoming summer semester. In addition, you will learn how to search for a preceptorship position, practice writing a resume and cover letter, and prepare for a job interview. You will also learn about the employer-employee relationship, veterinary laws and ethics, euthanasia, and grief.

Book Requirements: N
Transfer: N