VETN 105 - Vet Assist Techniques
PREREQUISITES: VETN100- Introduction to Veterinary Professions and Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Veterinary Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 80
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
This course introduces students to the husbandry and medical care of companion animals. Topics covered include safe animal handling techniques, medical records and obtaining patient information, professional communication, nursing tasks such as bandaging, administering medications, sample collection, disinfection and infection control. Students will identify the basic principles of disease transmission, pathology, and prevention.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
1. Explain the disease transmission process as well as pathology and prevention.
2. Compare and contrast methods of disinfection and infection control.
3. Demonstrate safe animal capture, handling and restraint techniques.
4. Practice professional communication through medical record keeping, history taking and patient discharge.
5. Demonstrate veterinary assisting procedures such as basic patient care and grooming, bandaging, collecting, handling & storage of diagnostic sample collections, administration of medications and treatments, and appropriate disinfection techniques.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - * Fundamentals of disease transmission
* Disinfection, sanitation, and biosecurity
* Handling and restraint techniques for veterinary patients
* Communication skills regarding medical management of patients
* Practice of professional and ethical behavior, judgement, and communication in medical situations
* Grooming techniques for animals
* Safe and efficient collection and handling of diagnostic specimens
* Dispensing and administration of medications
* Nursing care including bandaging, patient monitoring, and record keeping
GRADING POLICY
Grading Policy: A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = <60
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