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Books in Veterinary science and veterinary medicine

Explore Elsevier's Veterinary Science & Medicine resources and stay up-to-date with the latest research and development in the field, including reference and learning materials for students in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology/nursing, and veterinary assisting educational programs, as well as practicing veterinarians. This content portfolio covers all areas of Veterinary Science & Medicine, including small animals, large animals, exotic animals, avian medicine, zoo and food animal medicine, anatomy, basic science, pharmacology, and laboratory medicine. Elsevier's full solution includes textbooks, reference titles, point-of-care manuals, dictionary, coloring book, drug guides, and more.

    • Endoscopy, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-1
      • January 7, 2016
      • MaryAnn G. Radlinsky
      • English
      • Hardback
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      Dr. MaryAnn Radlinsky has assembled an expert team of authors on the topic of Small Animal Endoscopy. Articles include: Advances in equipment and instrumentation for endoscopic surgery, Anesthesia for endoscopy, Advances in laparoscopy, Assisted laparoscopic procedures, Advances in flexible endoscopy, Advances in otoscopy, Advances in urinary tract endoscopy, and more!
    • Small Animal Obesity, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-5
      • August 12, 2016
      • Amy K. Farcas + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue, guest edited by Kathryn Michel and Amy Farcas, focuses on Small Animal Obesity. Article topics include: Scope of the Problem/Perception by Owners/Vets; Physiology; New Areas of Research; Metabolic Effects of Obesity/Interaction with Endocrine Diseases; Impact on Cardio/Respiratory Disease; Impact on Ortho/Neuro Disease; Nutritional Assessment; Treatment-diet; Treatment- Environment/Behavior Modification; and more!
    • Diagnostic Radiology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 46-3
      • April 15, 2016
      • Angela J. Marolf
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue, guest edited by Angela Marolf, focuses on small animal Veterinary Diagnositc Radiology. Articles include: Ultrasound Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System, CT Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System, MRI Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System, Ultrasound of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas , CT and MRI Imaging of the Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, CT Imaging in Oncology, PET/CT Imaging, and more!
    • Cytology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 47-1
      • November 21, 2016
      • Amy L. MacNeill
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Dr. Amy MacNeil has assembled an expert team on Small Animal Cytology. Topics include: Preparation of Cytology Samples - Tricks of the Trade; Pigments - The Importance of Iron; Bone Marrow Aspirate Evaluation; Lymphoid Tissues - Correlations Between Morphology and Flow Cytometry; Ear, Eyes, Nose and Throat - Cytology of the Head and Neck; Cancers of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues; Key Considerations for Synovial Fluid Analysis; Fluid Analysis; and more!
    • Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology

      • 4th Edition
      • July 19, 2016
      • Margi Sirois
      • English
      • eBook
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      Prepare for veterinary technician credentialing examinations and clinical practice with Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 4th Edition. Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this comprehensive text helps you develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills. It includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. More than 80 step-by-step procedures throughout the text emphasize your roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information.
    • Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Reproduction, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-3
      • November 3, 2016
      • Marco A. Coutinho da Silva
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice focuses on Advances in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Equine Reproduction. Article topics include:Embryo Transfer; Breakthroughs in Embryo Cryopreservation; Collection, Maturation and Shipment of Oocytes for ART; ICSI, Embryo Culture and Transfer; Effects of Insulin Resistance/Cushing’s on Reproduction; Use of AMH as Diagnostic Tool in Males and Females; Endometritis: Managing Persistent Post-Breeding Endometritis; Endometritis: Diagnostic Tools for Infectious Endometritis; Endometritis: Non-Traditional Therapies; and more!
    • Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing

      • 4th Edition
      • February 24, 2016
      • Denis Richard Lane + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The fourth edition of the Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing is a must-have, highly practical source of information for student and qualified veterinary nurses and for anyone working in animal care. Covering all companion animals, equine, poultry and exotic patients this is the only dictionary written specifically for veterinary nurses that covers all aspects of the veterinary nursing curriculum. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to ensure all the information you require can be easily accessed.
    • Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians

      • 3rd Edition
      • July 21, 2016
      • Terry Lake + 3 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn to easily master the types of veterinary nursing calculations you will face on the job with Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, 3rd Edition. From basic arithmetic to dilutions and statistics, this useful text covers all aspects of calculations as applied to veterinary nursing. Readers will benefit from the text’s common sense approach to clinical situations, and complete the book knowing how to use calculations to determine dosage rates, anesthetic flow rates, radiography exposure rates, parenteral nutrition, and more. User-friendly features include simple language, detailed explanations, ample examples, and special author guidance so that content is easy to follow and understand. Plus, the text’s abundance of learning features — such as self-assessment questions, clinical hints, and tips — help clarify important concepts and ensure that you have mastered everything you need to make calculations in the day-to-day clinical environment.
    • Farm Animal Surgery

      • 2nd Edition
      • March 1, 2016
      • Susan L. Fubini + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Veterinary Medicine**Master the surgical techniques needed to treat large animals! A comprehensive resource, Farm Animal Surgery, 2nd Edition provides clear, step-by-step guidelines to performing common, field-tested surgical procedures. Coverage includes key information such as patient examination and preparation, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures by body system, anesthesia concerns, fluid therapy, and postoperative management. Written by large animal specialists Susan Fubini and Norm Ducharme, along with a team of expert contributors, this resource is also an invaluable tool in preparing for ACVS or ECVS board exams.
    • Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians

      • 4th Edition
      • September 1, 2016
      • Robert L. Bill
      • English
      • eBook
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      Grasp complex concepts and develop fundamental knowledge in the rapidly changing field of veterinary pharmacology with Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition. This accessible, comprehensive text explains how drugs work so you can confidently communicate with clients about current drug therapies. Featuring up-to-date drug information and a new full-color design with added illustrations, tables, and boxes, this thorough resource covers drug uses, abuses, calculation errors, and mistakes.