2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook

VET 201 - Veterinary Medical & Surgical Nursing I


Credits: 4

This course introduces the student to medical and surgical nursing concepts in large and small animal medicine. Concepts in anesthesia, aseptic technique, surgical assisting, and surgical instrumentation will be covered. The lab component readies the student to assist the veterinarian in surgical procedures and introduction to clinical aspect of veterinary dentistry. The student will learn the intricacies of serving as veterinary anesthetist including anesthesia, operation of anesthesia machine and related equipment, nursing procedures during the perioperative period. (NT)

Lecture Hours: 37.5 Lab Hours: 67.5

Prerequisite(s): VET 112 , VET 102 .
Corequisite(s): VET 113 , VET 121 , VET 191 .
Division: HSD