VT 101: Animal Nursing I
Fall Quarter
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Markiva Contris, LVT
Room 110-P, (253) 964-6721
Mondays 9:00-11:00, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 &
1:00-2:00 or by appointment
Messages can also be left with Ms. Wong at (253) 964-6708
Materials:
Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians; Dennis McCurnin
PowerPoint Handout
Course Objectives: VT 101 is organized to give the student the basic clinical skills
needed to handle and restrain cats and dogs safely and efficiently. Students will
become proficient in the proper procedures for physical exams, restraint, venipuncture
and medicine administration. 70% is the lowest passing grade. Students will be
expected to rotate partners, teams, and animals in lab. Cell phones and other electronic
devices should be turned off for both lecture and lab. Photography is not allowed unless
discussed with instructor first.
Students with disabilities who believe they may need academic adjustments, auxiliary
aids or services to fully participate in course activities or meet course requirements are
encouraged to register with the Access and Disability Services (ADS) Office, Room
300K in the Cascade Building. You may also call the ADS Office to make an
appointment to meet with the ADS Coordinator at (253) 964-6526 or 964-6527.
Emergency Procedures: For life-threatening emergencies call 911 and then Campus
Safety. In the event of an emergency evacuation, gather all personal belongings and
leave the building using the nearest safe exit. Be prepared to be outside for a minimum
of an hour and stand a minimum of 200 feet from any building or structure. Do not
attempt to re-enter the building until instructed. Should a class be cancelled, it is your
responsibility to keep up on reading, homework, and deliverable assignments.
Attendance: Tardiness or coming to lab unprepared will result in a deduction of 25
points. No make up tests or quizzes will be given unless a valid excuse is discussed
with the instructor BEFORE the exam.
Uniforms:
Wearing of an approved uniform is required for both lecture and lab.
Failure to do so will result in dismissal from class and a deduction of 25 points. Any
missed assignments cannot be made up.
Exams:
All written exams are cumulative and are multiple choice. A scantron
card and #2 writing utensil are required for each exam. The exam schedule is as
follows:
Written Exam 1:
October 21
50 points
Written Exam 2:
November 23
100 points
Written Final:
TBA
100 points
Lab Practical:
Oct 26,28, Nov 2,4 100 points
Venipuncture:
100 points
500 points total
Quizzes or other assignments may be added at the instructor’s discretion.
Tentative Lecture Schedule:
Animal Behavior, transport, restraint
Physical Exams
Medicine Administration
Grooming
Emergencies
Wound Management
Nursing
McCurnin pp.
12-15, 39-45
55-57, 57-66
78-88
626-628
657-679
102-115
629-631
Tentative Lab Schedule:
Week:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Physical Exam/Transport/Restraint/Grooming/Topicals/Oral Meds
Topicals/Oral Meds/Injectables
Injectables/Avimark introduction
Injectables/SQ fluids
IV Techniques
Practicals
Practicals
IV Techniques/Bandaging
Bandaging/Thanksgiving
Orphaned/Abandoned pets