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Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology

  • 5th Edition - October 18, 2022
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Ann Wortinger
  • Language: English

Develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills! Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 5th Edition features more than 80 illustrated, step-by-step procedu… Read more

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Develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills! Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 5th Edition features more than 80 illustrated, step-by-step procedures that emphasize the technician’s roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. This edition includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information.

Key features

  • Step-by-step procedures include instructions for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques, presenting complex procedures clearly and preparing you to master the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician
  • Clinical discussions clearly delineate the technician’s role, enabling you to focus on your roles and responsibilities in every aspect of practice
  • Summary tables and boxes throughout the text condense complex, vital information, drawing your attention to key information and making it easy to understand

Readership

Veterinary technology students

Table of contents

Part 1: Foundations of Veterinary Practice

1. Overview of Veterinary Technology

2. Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Veterinary Medicine

3. Practice Management

4. Medical Terminology

Part 2: Veterinary Diagnostics

5. Diagnostic Imaging

6. Hematology and Hemostasis

7. Clinical Chemistry and Serology

8. Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis

9. Parasitology

Part 3: Veterinary Therapeutics

10. Pharmacology and Pharmacy

11. Pathology, Response to Disease, and Preventive Medicine

12. Management of Wounds, Fractures, and Other Injuries

13. Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Anesthetic Nursing

14. Principles of Surgical Nursing

15. Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion

16. Emergency and Critical Care

17. Small Animal Dentistry

18. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Complementary Medicine

Part 4: Animal Care and Husbandry

19. Animal Behavior

20. Physical Restraint

21. Patient History and Physical Examination

22. Nutrition

23. Nursing Care of Dogs and Cats

24. Nursing Care of Horses

25. Nursing Care of Production Animals, Camelids, and Ratites

25. Nursing Care of Production Animals

26. Nursing Care of Companion Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians

27. Nursing Care of Orphaned and Injured Wild Animals

28. Nursing Care of Laboratory Animals

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 19, 2023
  • Language: English