Theoretical and practical training
Vet assistant course
With the Valfor Group Veterinary Assistant course, we put at your disposal all the necessary tools and resources to learn the skills necessary to develop your professional career in the veterinary sector.
The ATV technician is a highly valued and requested profile in all types of veterinary centers and clinics, since they carry out a series of functions of great importance both for the operation of the clinic and to facilitate the work of the veterinary doctor.
This course offers students the appropriate training to be able to carry out the functions of the position in veterinary clinics, veterinary hospitals or in any other type of centers that are dedicated to animal care or care, offering support to the veterinary doctor.
DURATION:
Theory + practices:
– Business practice.
– The number of hours of the internship is determined in the personal interview between the student and the center.
GOALS:
The course is designed so that at the end of the training period the student can:
➢Work in veterinary clinics.
➢Develop support functions for the veterinarian.
➢Manage the proper functioning of the center. (agendas, telephone service, customer service…)
COURSE AGENDA
DIDACTIC UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE VETERINARY CLINIC.
- The veterinary team
- The figure of the veterinary assistant
- Tasks and functions of the veterinary assistant
- Quality and customer service
DIDACTIC UNIT 2. GENERAL ANATOMY
- Neuroanatomy
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Anatomy of the digestive system
- Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
- The reproductive system
- Skin anatomy and physiology
- Ocular anatomy and physiology
DIDACTIC UNIT 3. PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION AND FOOD
- Functioning of the digestive system
- Basic components of food
- Nutritional needs of physiological states
DIDACTIC UNIT 4. PATHOLOGIES OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
- Introduction
- Reproduction techniques
- Gestation
- Birth
- Caesarean section
DIDACTIC UNIT 5. OTOLOGY AND ETHOLOGY
- Introduction
- Otology
- Ethology
DIDACTIC UNIT 6. CARE OF EXOTIC ANIMALS
- Rabbits
- Ferrets
- Rodents
- Birds
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Hedgehogs
DIDACTIC UNIT 7. EUTHANASIA
- What is euthanasia?
- Communicate bad news
- Grief and needs of the owners
- Informed consent
- How the assistant should act in delicate situations
- Acceptable methods of euthanasia
- Clients who refuse euthanasia
DIDACTIC UNIT 8 CLINICAL EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES
- Clinical examination
- Exploration techniques
DIDACTIC UNIT 9. HANDLING AND IMMOBILIZATION OF ANIMALS
- Immobilization and handling of the dog
- Handling and immobilization of cats
- Immobilization of the horse
- Handling and immobilization of sheep
DIDACTIC UNIT 10. LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
- Basic safety rules
- Sample collection
- Laboratory equipment
- Types of analysis
DIDACTIC UNIT 11. CARE OF EMERGENCY PATIENTS
- Telephone triage
- Emergency personnel
- Patient study
DIDACTIC UNIT 12. INSTRUMENTS AND SURGICAL PREPARATION
- Surgical material
- Suture material
- Maintenance
- Preparation of the surgical field
- Principles of wound treatment
DIDACTIC UNIT 13. HOSPITALIZATION
- Patient care
- Fluid therapy
- Transfusions
- Oxygen therapy
- Blood pressure measurement methods
- Blood gas measurement methods
- Management of large wounds