VT 104 Animal Nursing II (4 credits)

1. Demonstrate proper surgical routines.
2. Execute standard aseptic technique procedures and maintenance of surgical equipment and facilities
3. Demonstrate proper peri- and post- operative care of animal surgical patients

• Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
• Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.

Professional-Technical Program Outcomes: Proficiently execute the Essential Skills dictated by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities. 

Establish and maintain a work environment that ensures the safety of clients, animals and staff.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 40
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 60

Potential Methods
Written Examination
Laboratory Practicum
Laboratory
Group Exercise
Instructor Observation
Self-evaluation