VET247 — Animal Nursing I
Add to HCC Favorites MassTransfer Block Code: This course is designed to familiarize the student with the principles of non-surgical veterinary nursing. Emphasis is placed on history taking and physical examination, preventative medicine and management of common medical conditions, animal behavior, principles of fluid therapy, companion animal and large animal nutrition, common medical emergencies, and critical care monitoring and procedures. The purpose of the course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of the situations and procedures frequently encountered in most veterinary practices. Walking on field trips and working with large animals are required. $873 Rabies Vaccine. Students pay over two terms. College pays to health provider in advance. All fees are subject to change. Note: Restricted to Veterinary Technician students. Current tetanus vaccination, current rabies vaccination, and proof of health insurance coverage are required. Click here for the Summer 2026 Class Offerings. Click here for the Fall 2026 Class Offerings. Click here for the Spring 2027 Class Offerings.
Prerequisites: VET134, VET140, VET145, VET160, MTH130