VET 111 - Veterinary Nursing Procedures II

1. Proficiency in performing venipuncture for treatment delivery or blood sampling.
2. Proficiency in performing the placement of peripheral intravenous venous catheters.
3. Demonstrate the set-up, types of delivery and maintenance of fluid therapy.
4. Proficiency in application and removal of bandages and splints.
5. Complete aspects of small animal dental prophylaxis.
6. Compare and be signed off on performing the different forms of urine sample collection in small animal species.
7. Execute the protocols to intervene in emergency interventions.
8. Discuss the aspects of care for hospitalized and recumbent patients.
9. Appraise the status of wounds and apply or instruct in interventions to enhance wound or abscess healing.

1. Perform venipuncture for treatment or blood sampling.
2. Place intravenous catheters.
3. Maintain fluid therapy.
4. Apply and remove bandages and splints.
5. Perform small animal dental prophylaxis.
6. Collect urine samples.
7. Apply established emergency protocols.
8. Explain care of recumbent patient.
9. Clean and prep wounds or abscesses.

1. Perform Venipuncture of Dogs and Cats
   1. Cephalic
   2. Jugular
   3. Saphenous
2. Place Intravenous Catheters
   1. Cephalic vein (dog and cat)
   2. Saphenous vein (dog)
   3. Jugular vein (dog)
3. Perform Fluid Therapy
   1. Maintain catheter placement
   2. Determine and maintain correct rate
4. Apply and Remove Bandages and Splints
   1. Dogs
   2. Cats
5. Perform Small Animal Dental Prophylaxis
   1. Manual
   2. Machine
6. Collect Urine Samples
   1. Catheterize male and female dogs
   2. Collect voided urine samples of dogs and cats
   3. Perform cystocentesis of cats
7. Apply Established Emergency Protocols
   1. Maintain emergency medical supplies
   2. Perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
   3. Use ambu-bag
   4. Apply emergency splints and bandages
8. Explain Care of Recumbent Patient
9. Clean and Prep Wounds or Abscesses