Radiography for Veterinary Professionals, Nurses, and Technicians
- 8th Edition - June 25, 2026
- Latest edition
- Author: Lois Brown
- Language: English
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to produci… Read more
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Description
Description
**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Nursing & Technology**
Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images — and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) — with Radiography for Veterinary Professionals, Nurses, and Technicians, 8th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. New to this edition is an expanded focus on digital imaging, new content on robotics and specialized imaging, and new artwork. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike!
Develop a working knowledge of radiologic science as it applies to producing diagnostic-quality images — and prepare for the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) — with Radiography for Veterinary Professionals, Nurses, and Technicians, 8th Edition! Written in a way that is easy to follow and understand, all aspects of imaging, including production, positioning, and evaluation of radiographs, are covered in this comprehensive text. All chapters have been thoroughly reviewed, revised, and updated with vivid color equipment photos, positioning drawings, and detailed anatomy drawings. New to this edition is an expanded focus on digital imaging, new content on robotics and specialized imaging, and new artwork. From foundational concepts to the latest in diagnostic imaging, this text is a valuable resource for students, technicians, and veterinarians alike!
Key features
Key features
- EXPANDED! Digital imaging content throughout helps you keep pace with the industry and prepare for modern practice
- NEW! Content on robotics explores this emerging area within equine imaging
- NEW! Coverage of specialized imaging includes MRI, CT, and PET scans
- NEW! Images highlighting digital and specialized imaging modalities visually reinforce key concepts
- UNIQUE! Coverage of non-manual restraint techniques includes sandbags, tape, rope, sponges, sedation, and combinations to improve safety and radiation protection
- UNIQUE! Dental radiography chapter covers equipment types (film, digital, and computed radiography), safety, positioning, and reading the radiograph for the dog and cat to address the needs of both general and specialty veterinary technicians
- Comprehensive content explores the physics of radiography, the equipment, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals
- Nearly 1,100 full-color photos and updated radiographic images clearly demonstrate the relationship between anatomy and positioning
- Emphasis on digital radiography, including quality factors and post-processing, keeps you up to date on the most recent developments in digital technology
- Broad coverage of radiologic science, physics, imaging, and protection provides you with the foundation needed to develop good imaging technique
Readership
Readership
Veterinary Technician students
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1: The Technical Side of Imaging
1. The Basics of Atoms and Electricity
2. Diagnostic Xray Production
3. Radiation Safety and Protection
Section 2: Optimizing Digital Imaging
4. Imaging on Film with a Nod to Digital Imaging
5. Computed Radiography/Digital Imaging
6. Optimizing the Digital Image
7. Quality Control, Testing and Artifacts Section
Section 3: Specialized Imaging
8. Fluoroscopy
9. Ultrasound
10. Computerized Tomography
11, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
12. Nuclear Medicine and Intro to Positron Emission Tomography – Part Two
13. Overview of Positioning
14. Small Animal Abdomen
15. Small Animal Thorax
16. Small Animal Forelimb
17. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb
18. Small Animal Vertebral Column
19. Small Animal Skull
20. Dental Imaging and Radiography
21. Small Animal Special Procedures
22. Equine and Large Animal Radiography
23. Avian and Exotic Radiography
1. The Basics of Atoms and Electricity
2. Diagnostic Xray Production
3. Radiation Safety and Protection
Section 2: Optimizing Digital Imaging
4. Imaging on Film with a Nod to Digital Imaging
5. Computed Radiography/Digital Imaging
6. Optimizing the Digital Image
7. Quality Control, Testing and Artifacts Section
Section 3: Specialized Imaging
8. Fluoroscopy
9. Ultrasound
10. Computerized Tomography
11, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
12. Nuclear Medicine and Intro to Positron Emission Tomography – Part Two
13. Overview of Positioning
14. Small Animal Abdomen
15. Small Animal Thorax
16. Small Animal Forelimb
17. Small Animal Pelvis and Pelvic Limb
18. Small Animal Vertebral Column
19. Small Animal Skull
20. Dental Imaging and Radiography
21. Small Animal Special Procedures
22. Equine and Large Animal Radiography
23. Avian and Exotic Radiography
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 8
- Latest edition
- Published: July 31, 2026
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
LB
Lois Brown
Lois Brown, Member Canadian Association of Physicists, President, Xray Imaging Consultants Ltd., Tottenham, Ontario.
Affiliations and expertise
Member Canadian Association of Physicists, President, Xray Imaging Consultants Ltd., Tottenham, Ontario, Canada