Austin Pets Alive! Training and Education Center

220 Surgery Technician Level 1

Course

Covers surgery tech basics such as checking in patients, restraint for induction and intubation, recovering animals, pulse-ox and manual monitoring, washing and wrapping packs, sterility, extubation, heat management, post sx meds, and discharge.

221 Surgery Technician Level 2

Course

Covers surgery tech advanced skills: IV induction, intubation, gas anesthesia, tie-downs and V troughs, sx clip/prep, monitoring anesthesia, opening sterile packs and tools, splash blocks, glue, tattoos, ear tips, and emergency care and crash kits.

408 Customer Service in a Shelter Vet Clinic

Course

Skills for vet clinic receptionists so they can effectively triage, schedule appointments, obtain medical histories, discuss treatment plans, find answers, and work with a variety of clients including fosters, volunteers, staff and adopters.