VET 2108 Veterinary Assistant Technical Practicum

The student will successfully and confidently complete NAVTA-accredited clinical skills for safe animal handling and basic clinical tasks. Fourteen practicum hours per week.

Prerequisites: VET 1102

Course Outcomes

• The student will practice and complete all required skills as mandated by the NAVTA Essential Skills list.
• The student will complete a weekly reflective journal about clinical experiences - both subjective and objective observations regarding clinical and professional experiences as well as positive and negative interactions with colleagues, clients, and animals.
• Student will present themselves in professional attire, with a willing and helpful attitude to the assigned clinic. The student will maintain ethical and mature behavior while working with clinical staff and clients.

Credit Hours: 2

• Practicum: 14 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Veterinary Technology

• Repeatable Credit: Yes
• Offered Online: No