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 200 and VET 300, and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 and CHEM 112 or CHEM 122. Grade of C or higher in all ANSC and VET courses, minimum GPA 2.60: or permission of veterinary technology program director.