Description

Basic pharmacological principles are taught and students learn to recognize different groups of drugs and their basic actions. In the pharmacy, the student will become familiar with common veterinary drugs and their indications, administration and side effects or toxic actions. Legal implications of dispensing drugs and risks associated with off label or improper use are discussed. Students learn to prepare and dispense veterinary preparations and educate clients about their use.


Notes

Available only to Animal Health Diploma students. Students must have completed all Year 1 courses.


Requisites

  • Complete the following:
    • AH340 - Anesthesiology (3)
    • AH342 - Laboratory Procedures (3.5)
    • AH344 - Applied Immunology (1.5)
    • AH348 - Animal Nursing and Surgical Assistance for the VT (4)

  • Concurrently enrolled in:
    • AH442 - Animal Diseases (3)

Course Timetable

V01

Mon from 14:00 to 14:50

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri from 13:00 to 13:50

Jan 6 2026 - Apr 3 2026

Fairview Campus

Instructor

Open: 5 of 35 spots filled

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Course Outlines

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V01
Jan 2024 - Apr,
2024
Dahms K
V01
Jan 2023 - Apr,
2023
Klassen S
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