Veterinary Nursing Course

Lesson 1 • Infection Control and Biosecurity

Teaches pathogen transmission routes, personal protective equipment, and clinic biosecurity protocols. Protects staff, animal patients, and clients from cross-contamination.

Lesson 2 • Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology

Covers organ systems, body cavities, and physiological processes across key species. Provides the biological foundation required for clinical assessment and treatment support.

Lesson 3 • Medical Terminology and Record Keeping

Introduces veterinary Latin and Greek root terminology and accurate animal patient record documentation. Enables precise communication with the veterinary team and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 4 • Animal Taxonomy and Species Overview

Surveys common companion, exotic, and farm animal species encountered in veterinary practice. Builds species recognition skills essential for appropriate animal patient care.

Lesson 1 • Canine Restraint Techniques

Covers manual holds, muzzle application, and positioning for common canine procedures. Builds confidence in handling dogs of varying sizes and temperaments.

Lesson 2 • Principles of Low-Stress Handling

Introduces fear-free and low-stress handling philosophy and its physiological basis. Establishes the mindset that guides all subsequent restraint techniques.

Lesson 3 • Exotic and Small Mammal Handling

Teaches safe capture and restraint of rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles. Expands handling competency beyond common companion animals.

Lesson 4 • Feline Restraint Techniques

Addresses cat-specific stress responses and appropriate towel, scruffing, and bag techniques. Reduces feline-associated injuries through species-specific approaches.

Lesson 1 • Antimicrobial and Antiparasitic Veterinary Drugs

Covers antibiotic classes, antifungals, and antiparasitic agents used in veterinary practice. Addresses antimicrobial resistance and responsible prescribing principles.

Lesson 2 • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Veterinary Drugs

Reviews diuretics, cardiac glycosides, bronchodilators, and related agents. Prepares nurses to monitor animal patients receiving cardiorespiratory drug therapy.

Lesson 3 • Controlled Drug Handling and Storage

Addresses legal obligations, record-keeping, and secure storage of controlled substances. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for scheduled veterinary drug management.

Lesson 4 • Analgesics and Anti-Inflammatory Veterinary Drugs

Examines opioids, NSAIDs, and adjunct analgesics used for pain management in veterinary animal patients. Connects pharmacology to pain assessment and multimodal analgesia protocols.

Lesson 1 • Nutritional Support and Feeding

Addresses calculation of resting energy requirements and assisted feeding methods for hospitalised animal patients. Links nutrition to recovery outcomes and nursing care plans.

Lesson 2 • Wound Assessment and Dressing

Teaches wound classification, cleaning, and appropriate dressing selection and application. Connects assessment skills to evidence-based wound management practice.

Lesson 3 • Inpatient Monitoring and Nursing Plans

Teaches structured nursing care planning, observation charting, and escalation protocols. Develops systematic thinking for managing hospitalised animal patients across shifts.

Lesson 4 • Fluid Therapy and Catheter Care

Explains fluid types, calculation of rates, and intravenous catheter placement and maintenance. Supports the nurse's role in monitoring and adjusting fluid therapy.

Lesson 5 • Patient Admission and Assessment

Covers triage principles, history taking, and initial physical examination procedures. Establishes systematic animal patient assessment as the entry point for all nursing care.

Lesson 1 • Surgical Suite Preparation

Covers operating theatre setup, environmental controls, and equipment checks before surgery. Establishes the nurse's responsibility for a safe and functional surgical environment.

Lesson 2 • Surgical Instrument Identification and Use

Identifies common cutting, grasping, retraction, and suturing instruments by name and function. Enables efficient instrument passing and anticipation of surgeon needs.

Lesson 3 • Sterilisation and Disinfection Methods

Explains autoclave sterilisation, chemical disinfection, and packaging of surgical instruments. Ensures students can prepare and verify sterile supplies for surgical use.

Lesson 4 • Patient Preparation for Surgery

Covers surgical site clipping, skin antisepsis, and animal patient draping techniques. Reduces surgical site infection risk through proper patient preparation protocols.

Lesson 1 • Anaesthetic Complications and Emergencies

Identifies common anaesthetic complications and outlines immediate nursing interventions. Prepares students to act decisively during life-threatening intraoperative events.

Lesson 2 • Preanaesthetic Assessment and Preparation

Covers animal patient risk classification, fasting guidelines, and premedication protocols. Establishes the nurse's role in preparing patients for safe anaesthetic induction.

Lesson 3 • Anaesthetic Induction and Intubation

Teaches induction agent administration, endotracheal intubation, and cuff inflation technique. Builds competency in securing the airway at the most critical anaesthetic phase.

Lesson 4 • Anaesthetic Recovery and Postoperative Care

Addresses extubation criteria, recovery positioning, and postoperative pain and temperature management. Ensures safe animal patient transition from anaesthesia to full consciousness.

Lesson 1 • Haematology and Biochemistry Testing

Explains complete blood count parameters, blood film preparation, and in-house biochemistry analysers. Prepares nurses to run, quality-check, and report in-house laboratory results.

Lesson 2 • Venipuncture and Sample Collection

Teaches blood collection from jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins across species. Ensures sample quality and animal patient safety through correct technique and tube selection.

Lesson 3 • Diagnostic Imaging Support

Introduces radiograph positioning, radiation safety, and ultrasound preparation assistance. Defines the nurse's role in producing diagnostic-quality images safely.

Lesson 4 • Urinalysis and Cytology

Covers urine collection methods, dipstick analysis, sediment examination, and basic cytology preparation. Links sample quality to diagnostic accuracy for common urinary conditions.

Lesson 1 • Trauma and Wound Emergency Care

Addresses haemorrhage control, fracture stabilisation, and burn and wound emergency management. Prepares nurses to provide immediate care for traumatic injury presentations.

Lesson 2 • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Teaches veterinary CPR protocols including chest compressions, ventilation, and defibrillation. Ensures competency in life-saving resuscitation for cardiac arrest animal patients.

Lesson 3 • Toxicology and Poisoning Management

Covers common veterinary toxins, decontamination procedures, and antidote administration. Equips nurses to support rapid intervention in poisoning emergencies.

Lesson 4 • Critical Care Monitoring and Support

Teaches intensive monitoring parameters, ventilator support basics, and critical care nursing plans. Develops the sustained vigilance required for ICU-level animal patient management.