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AGV 185 - Veterinary Surgical Nursing


Last Date of Approval: 12/2024

3 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 30
Total Lab Hours: 30
Course Description:
Veterinary Surgical Assisting provides instruction on techniques and skills veterinary technicians use in a clinical and surgical setting. Topics emphasized include surgical nursing, critical care and fluid therapy.

Mode(s) of Instruction: Traditional/Face-to-Face

Course Fees: None

Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
  • Identify proper instruments, supplies, and environment while maintaining asepsis during surgical procedures.
  • Prepare the surgical environment through the selection, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments and supplies.
  • Perform patient assessment techniques on a variety of species.
  • Evaluate the physical status of patients with minimal stress and maximum safety.



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