Overview

"Master all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition provides a solid foundation in every aspect of veterinary technology, including care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Written by vet tech experts Joanna Bassert, Angela Beal, and Oreta Samples, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice. 2017 winner of the William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award (""McGuffey"") from the Text & Academic Authors Association (TAA), which recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. Case presentations provide real-life scenarios, so students can practice critical thinking and decision-making skills. Step-by-step instructions show students how to perform dozens of procedures, making information easy to access in emergency and clinical situations. More than 1,000 full-color photographs and line drawings depict veterinary technology concepts and techniques. Chapter outline, learning objectives, and key terms begin each chapter, focusing study on need-to-know material. Technician Notes highlight key points relating to the role of the veterinary technician. Coverage of large animal care is integrated throughout the book, including medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, as well as separate Large Animal chapters. Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology provide a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician. Coverage of zoonotics is threaded throughout each chapter, describing how a disease may affect the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the necessary safety precautions. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals chapter describes care and treatment of these increasingly popular pets. Student workbook reinforces understanding with review questions, case presentations, and clinical applications, as well as photo-based quizzes and other student exercises. Available separately."

Full Product Details

Author:   Joanna M. Bassert (Professor Emeritus<br>Program of Veterinary Technology<br>Manor College<br>Jenkintown, PA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Saunders
Edition:   10th edition
Weight:   2.490kg
ISBN:  

9780323751513

ISBN 10:   0323751512
Publication Date:   23 July 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780323936514
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Part One: Veterinary Technology: An Overview 1. Introduction to Veterinary Technology: Its Laws and Ethics 2. Veterinary Practice Management 3. Veterinary Medical Records 4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals Part Two: Patient Management and Nutrition 5. Animal Behavior 6. Restraint and Handling of Animals 7. History and Physical Examination 8. Preventive Health Programs 9. Companion Animal Nutrition 10. Large Animal Nutrition 11. Animal Reproduction Part Three: Clinical Sciences 12. Hematology, Cytology 13. Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Urinalysis 14. Parasitology 15. Clinical Microbiology 16. Diagnostic Imaging 17. Basic Necropsy Procedures Part Four: Medical Nursing 18. Diagnostic Sampling and Treatment Techniques 19. Small Animal Medical Nursing 20. Large Animal Medical Nursing 21. Veterinary Oncology 22. Neonatal Care of Puppy, Kitten, and Foal 23. Care of Birds, Reptiles and Small Mammals 24. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Alternative Medical Nursing Part Five: Emergency and Critical Care 25. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine 26. Emergency & Critical Care Nursing 27. Toxicology 28. Wound Management and Bandaging Part Six: Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pharmacology 29. Pharmacology and Pharmacy 30. Pain Management 31. Veterinary Anesthesia Part Seven: Surgical Nursing 32. Surgical instruments and Aseptic Technique 33. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material 34. Small Animal Surgical Nursing 35. Large Animal Surgical Nursing 36. Veterinary Dentistry Part Eight: End of Life 37. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient 38. The Human Animal Bond and Euthanasia

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions