VET 420 - Veterinary Technology Surgery, Anesthesia, and Dentistry

Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring

A preparatory course on the role of the anesthesiologist and surgical assistant in the veterinary surgical team. Anesthesia equipment, drug protocols, instrumentation and sterile technique are covered as well as responses to emergency situations. An introduction to veterinary dentistry will be included.

Prerequisite(s): VET 380 and VET 385 and VET 390 and admission to the veterinary technology program