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Provides students with work place experience in either an affiliated
veterinary practice or research institution. Assigned entry-level and
general duties such as: caring for hospitalized patients, handling and
restraint, assisting in the reception and exam rooms, conducting basic
laboratory procedures, administering medications, assisting in surgery,
monitoring anesthesia and recovery, cleaning wounds and ears, applying
splints or bandages, dispensing prescriptions, performing dental
prophylaxis, and conducting client education. Work with a supervisor to
master the "essential" and "recommended" skills from the American
Veterinary Medical Associations and Accreditation Policies and Procedures
of the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities manual.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Veterinary Technician/Animal Health
program.
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