VET 110 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures I

1. Demonstrate proficiency in performing the aspects of obtaining patient Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, and aspects of a complete physical examination.
2. Classify abnormalities in temperature, pulse, and respiration for dogs and cats.
3. Proficiency in performing the administration of topical ocular medications.
4. Proficiency in performing the administration of OTIC cleaning and medication.
5. Proficiency in performing oral medications.
6. Proficiency in performing appropriate restraint when assisting in venipuncture procedures.
7. Utilize standards in patient identification based on systems for various species.

1. Determine and know normal values of temperature, pulse, and respiration for dogs and cats.
2. Restrain animal patients.
3. Perform auscultation of the heart and lungs using a stethoscope.
4. Administer parenteral injections.
5. Administer oral medications.
6. Perform therapeutic bathing, basic grooming, and dipping of small animals.
7. Provide routine record keeping, care, and observation of hospitalized patients.
8. Implement patient and personnel safety measures.
9. Prepare feed and prescription diets.
10. Clean and disinfect cages, and kennels.
11. Trim nail on dogs and cats.
12. Express canine anal sacs.
13. Clean and medicate ears of dogs and cats.
14. Administer Enemas.
15. Provide care and maintenance of equipment.
16. Apply topical medication to eye.
17. Perform fluorescein staining and Schirmer tear test.
18. Discuss permanent identification methods.
19. Explain principles of orphan animal care.

1. Perform Physical Examination for Dogs and Cats
   1. Temperature
   2. Pulse
   3. Respiration
   4. Auscultate heart and lungs using a stethoscope
2. Restrain Animal Patients
   1. Place in and remove small animals from cages
   2. Apply dog safety muzzle
   3. Apply Elizabethan collar
   4. Apply restraint pole
   5. Place and restrain small animals on tables
3. Administer Parenteral Injections for Dogs and Cats
   1. Subcutaneous
   2. Intramuscular
4. Medicate Dogs and Cats Orally
   1. Gastric intubation
   2. Hand pilling
5. Perform Basic Small Animal Care
   1. Therapeutic bathing
   2. Basic grooming
   3. Dipping
   4. Trim nails
   5. Express canine anal sacs
   6. Clean and medicate ears
   7. Administer enemas
   8. Apply topical medication to eye
   9. Perform fluorescein staining and Schirmer tear test
   10. Provide care and observation of hospitalized patients
   11. Explain principles of orphan animal care
   12. Prepare feed and prescription diets
6. Perform Office and Hospital Procedures
   1. Provide routine record-keeping
   2. Implement patient and personnel safety measures
   3. Clean and disinfect cages and kennels
   4. Provide care and maintenance of equipment
7. Explain Permanent Identification Methods
   1. Tattoos
   2. Microchips
   3. Ear notching