VTEC 0112

This is the first in a stream of clinical exercises courses designed to enable the student to practise medical, surgical, and related clinical skills. In conjunction with other courses in the Veterinary Technology Program and the related internship and externships, these courses equip the graduate to perform entry-level clinical tasks in the veterinary practice workplace. Animal care and maintenance duties are in addition to the scheduled hours in this course. Task areas included in this course are animal and facilities maintenance, medical record keeping, safe patient handling and physical assessments, drug administration, common clinical equipment, and operation of autoclave sterilizers.