VT 104 Animal Nursing II
Instructor: Dr. Salvador Hurtado
Office: 110-Q. Phone: 964-6665
Office Hours: M 11-12, 3-4:30; W 11-12, 3-4:30
E-mail: shurtado@pierce.ctc.edu
MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION:
Small Animal Surgical Nursing, Tracy, 3rd edition.
Basic Canine Dentistry, Hawkins.
Feline Dentistry, Hawkins.
Class notes packet.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to teach students to function in a surgical assistance capacity. Students
will be taught pre- and post-surgical care of animals, surgical preparation of the patient, as well
as how to assist during actual surgeries. Basic techniques of veterinary dentistry will also be
taught.
Upon completion of this course , the student should be able to:
1. Identify surgical instruments and be familiar with their use.
2. Prepare surgery packs.
3. Utilize the autoclave.
4. Prepare animals for surgery.
5. Gown up and assist in surgery.
6. Care for pre- and post-surgical patients.
7. Demonstrate a basic understanding of commonly performed surgical procedures.
8. Perform basic veterinary dental care.
GRADING PROCEDURE:
2 midterm written exams (each worth 100 pts.)
3 midterm practical exams (first worth 80 pts.,
surgery 30 pts., dental 40 pts.)
1 final written exam
Quizzes
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200 pts.
150 pts.
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100 pts.
30 pts.
480 Total Points
Grades will be assigned based on the percentage of total points attained in accordance with the
departmental grading system.
Wearing an approved uniform is required in all lectures and laboratories.
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 & 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.
Students requesting academic adjustments must obtain the approved Quarterly Academic
Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids or Services (green) form provided by ADS before any adjustments
are made.
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.
LECTURE SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Principles of Asepsis
Reading Assignment (RA): Tracy, chapter 1
#2
Aseptic Technique: Surgical Area, Preparation of Surgical Packs
RA: Tracy, ch. 2
#3
Aseptic Technique: Preparation of the Surgical Patient, Personnel Gowning and
Scrubbing, Operating Room Procedures
RA: Tracy, ch. 2
#4
Pre and Post-Surgical Patient Care. Exam
RA: Tracy, ch. 4
#5
Surgical suture and Needles
RA: Tracy, ch. 3
#6
Dentistry
RA: Hawkins
#7
Dentistry
RA: Hawkins
#8
Wound Healing. Exam
RA: Tracy, ch. 4
#9
Surgical Procedures: Reproductive Tract Surgery, Onychectomy
RA: Tracy, ch. 4
#10
Surgical Procedures: Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery
RA: Tracy, ch. 4
LABORATORY SCHEDULE:
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Week #6
Lab 1: Surgical Instruments
Lab 1: Sterilization: Disinfectants, Autoclave Procedures.
Lab 2: Preparation of Surgical Packs
Lab 1: Preparation of Surgical Patient, Autoclave Procedures
Lab 2: Personnel Gowning and Scrubbing
Lab 1: Suture Technique.
Lab 2: Exam
Lab 1: Prophylactic Dental Cleaning Video
Lab 2: Dental Charting and Instrument Sharpening
Prophylactic Dental Cleaning Demonstration
Weeks #7-10 Surgery, Dentistry, and Bandaging Laboratories. Exams