Animal Nursing Care and Kennel Management

Daily care of hospitalized and boarding animals: housing, feeding, hygiene, monitoring and comfort.

VTA-110 Year 1 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Veterinary Technology

Course content

  1. 1Setting up kennels, runs and cagesComing
  2. 2Feeding hospitalized patientsComing
  3. 3Cleaning and disinfecting animal areasComing
  4. 4Bathing, grooming and nail trimsComing
  5. 5Taking temperature, pulse and respirationComing
  6. 6Observing and recording patient conditionComing
  7. 7Giving oral and topical medicationsComing
  8. 8Bandage and wound checksComing
  9. 9Caring for recumbent and elderly patientsComing
  10. 10Isolation ward proceduresComing
  11. 11Enrichment and reducing stress in hospitalComing
  12. 12Preparing patients for dischargeComing

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Daily care of hospitalized and boarding animals: housing, feeding, hygiene, monitoring and comfort.

Part of the Agriculture & Food stream, typically taken in year 1.