The senior-level Applied Technologies
Veterinary
Science PAC explores careers available in the veterinary field.
Students discover a wide range of skills and procedures from basic
animal care and first aid to surgical procedures, suturing, and CPR.
By
utilizing realistic trainers and manikins, students will practice and
explore many of the common skills used in the
veterinary environment.
These models provide
hands-on experience in veterinary skills such as restraining for
venipuncture, venipuncture, and muzzling.
Some of the exciting areas that are
covered
include:
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Exploration of the anatomy
and physiology of common animal species
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Veterinary asepsis
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Virtual dissection of a
cat and pig for exploration and comparison of
mammalian anatomy
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Canine CPR
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Gauze muzzling techniques
for both cats and dogs
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Canine cephalic
venipuncture and feline jugular venipuncture
restraint methods
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Proper venipuncture
technique
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Suturing and wound closure
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Preventative medicine &
basic care
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Surgical instruments
