VTN 2998 - Clinical Externship (1-3)

When Offered: Summer Session
This course consists of supervised clinical experience in a workplace approved by the instructor. (Note: A minimum of 70 hours per hour of credit is required). The clinical externship is intended to provide students with the hands-on experience necessary to develop the skills needed by veterinary technicians. Students will perform specific essential skills along with completing a minimum of 70 hours per hour of credit. Categories of required skills include office and clinic procedures, communication and client relations, examination room procedures, pharmacy and pharmacology, surgical exam room procedures, surgical preparation and assisting, animal nursing, laboratory procedures, radiology and ultrasound imaging, large animal procedures, and laboratory animal procedures. Students will demonstrate ability to perform skills to the clinical site supervisor, who will verify that the student has performed each skill satisfactorily.
Graded on an S/U basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Student must be intended or declared Veterinary Technology major.