AGV 151 - Intro Vet Tech Clinical Skills

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

This course introduces students to the basics of restraint for radiology, ultrasound, anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation they will use in clinic as a veterinary assistant.
Prerequisite: AGV 120 , AGV 128 , AGV 129 , AGV 231 , AGV 164
Competencies

Perform basic animal grooming procedures on the canine and feline patient
Summarize concepts of radiograph acquisition
1. Describe proper PPE in radiology
2. Demonstrate proficiency in restraint for standard thoracic, abdominal and extremity radiology
3. Explain proper documentation and logs
Examine basic concepts of surgical assistance
Discuss basic concepts of sedation monitoring
1. Describe the signs of discomfort in veterinary patients
2. Perform Physical Assessment on small animal patients
Demonstrate ability for miscellaneous assistant duties
1. Show proper technique for assembly and fitting of an Elizabethan collar
2. Demonstrate proper restraint of small animal patients
3. Apply restraint devices to small animal patients

Competencies Revised Date: AY2025