VT 115 Patient Care Techniques

An introduction of basic patient care techniques. Students will gain hands on skills of animal handling and restraint techniques, be able to identify normal vs. abnormal animal behavior, and breed identification. Students will gain the knowledge of safety concerns in a veterinary hospital, for veterinary team members,and patients. Students will learn and/or perform nail trims, ear cleaning, administration of medication, fluid therapy, external anal gland expression, grooming, and bandage application/removal.