This course will cover the basic procedures involved in preparing for veterinary surgeries, record keeping, pre and post-op duties, handling and cleaning of surgical instruments, most common elective surgeries, sterile and non-sterile procedures, asepsis, and appropriate behaviour in the surgery room. Prerequisite: Vet Terminology, Basic Animal Husbandry, Animal Husbandry 2, and Vet Lab Procedures. Textbook required.