Veterinary Assistant 2

Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians and are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 2 of the veterinary assistant course series students will be introduced to small animal nursing safety and care procedures, surgical preparation and assisting, and radiology and ultrasound imaging processes. Students learn about quality nursing techniques and practices, the surgical process from instrument identification and preparation, anesthesia, pre/post op care, and emergency and critical care. Students are introduced to laboratory procedures, including blood, urine, and fecal sample collection, and testing procedures and technique. Students also review the vet assistant’s role in imaging procedures, including safety, quality control, and equipment and image care and maintenance.