Introduces the basics of animal nursing including patient history, restraint for medical procedures, and preventative medicine on both large and small animal patients. Topics covered Include venipuncture, wound management, client education, diagnostic imaging, and small animal nutrition. This course is only offered in spring and summer semesters.

Conditions

Prerequisites: 10-091-215 VERTEBRATE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2, 10-091-200 ANIMAL MANAGEMENT and 10-091-174 VETERINARY OFFICE PROCEDURES. Condition: Accepted to Veterinary Technician Associate Degree.