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Veterinary Nursing & Diseases II (VET 220)

Term: 2024-2025 School Year Fall Term

Faculty

Samantha Mehlhaf
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Office Hours: 12 PM - 1 PM Tuesdays

 

Dr. Samantha Mehlhaf is small animal veterinarian with over 10 years of clinical experience. Originally from Nebraska, she completed a B.A. in Biology at Hastings College before earning her DVM at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Samantha has worked in both small animal and mixed animal practices, and retains an affinity for bovine medicine. This is advantageous, as she helps occasionally with the family farming and cattle operation in the rural Menno, SD area. Professional interests include Access to Care and Mentorship. Personal interests include golf, hunting, and travel with her family. 

Schedule

Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM (8/26/2024 - 12/13/2024) Location: SF WOOD 207

Description

This course will focus on emergency care, advanced nursing care, nutrition including therapeutic nutrition and dietary management of diseases for canine and feline patients. Neonatal care, client education and crisis intervention/grief management skills with clients will also be addressed. Students will have the opportunity to improve their restraint, venipuncture, intravenous catheter placement, emergency triage and fluid therapy skills. Prerequisite: VET 122, VET 200