(15) The student identifies and discusses surgical-assisting procedures, skills, and objectives that are included in the job description of an animal care assistant. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the protocol for pre-surgical and post-surgical care of a patient;
(B) describe methods used in the sterilization and preparation of small and large animal surgery packs;
(C) review skills involved in patient and surgical room preparation;
(D) describe surgical procedures such as castration, dehorning, and docking;
(E) describe care of newborn, orphan, and recumbent patients; and
(F) identify and monitor equipment used in surgical procedures.