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2018/2019 fcc catalog

VET 130–Veterinary Assistant I

Veterinary assistants support veterinarians and veterinary technicians

and are a vital member of the veterinary medical team. In part 1 of the

veterinary assistant course series students will be introduced to veterinary

office and hospital administrative procedures, communication and client

relations. Students also learn Veterinary Pharmacy and Pharmacology,

including filling medications, inventory control and vaccinations, and

examination room procedures including small animal restraint, and basic

clinical procedures to include, medical history documentation, vital signs

recording, exam room grooming, dog and cat breed and gender recognition,

basic nutritional requirements and topical medication application.

VET 131–Veterinary Assistant II

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, veterinary laboratory

procedures 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, to

emergency and critical care. Students are introduced to Laboratory procedures

including blood, urine and fecal sample collection and testing procedures and

techniques. Students review the vet assistant’s role in imaging procedures,

imaging safety, quality control, and equipment and image care and maintenance.

VET 132–Veterinary Assistant Clinical

In the final course of the Veterinary Assistant series, students will gain hands-on

experience and observation opportunities in a clinical setting while completing

a clinical rotation at local veterinary clinics and hospitals, humane societies or

animal shelters. Students are required to successfully complete a skills checklist

documenting experience or observation in key areas of veterinary care and

business operations within the purview of the veterinary assistant role.