Previous edition, 2014, edited by Kara M. Burns, Lori Renda-Francis. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction to the veterinary (or assistant) profession -- Medical terminology -- Anatomy -- Behavior, handling, and restraint -- Office procedures and telephone techniques -- Nutrition -- Breeds -- Breeding and genetics -- General nursing care and physical exams -- Exam room procedures -- Immunology -- Laboratory procedures -- Pharmacology -- Radiology -- Surgical assisting -- Avian and reptile -- Equine -- Preparing for internships and employment -- Inventory -- Euthanasia and pet loss -- Client management -- Medical records -- Occupational safety and health administration -- Pet health insurance.
Summary:
"The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The book is thoroughly updated to reflect cutting-edge advances in veterinary practice and includes a new chapter on laboratory considerations and an updated chapter on avian and exotics covering popular exotic pets. Readers get access to an expanded companion website that offers teaching PowerPoints, homework assignments, self-assessment tests and quizzes, multiple-choice questions, teaching activities, breed study guides, and instructional video clips. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is the ideal resource for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants studying for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam, as well as practicing veterinary assistants seeking a one-stop resource that includes up-to-date information on topics such as restraint, behavior, nutrition, anatomy, and laboratory considerations. It is also useful for veterinary technology students in introductory courses"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.