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Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 2nd Edition
By Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT
Approx. 744 pages, Approx. 400 illustrations (50 in full color), Copyright 2004
Softcover
ISBN:0323019072
Description
This book contains comprehensive coverage of all major content areas studied by veterinary technology students and implemented by veterinary technicians. It is expanded from the first edition with new topics and updated information reflecting the latest improvements in patient care and client interaction. It is especially useful in the education of veterinary technicians as well as a preparation tool for use in studying for veterinary technician credentialing examinations.
Key Features
Unique chapters on anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, and orphaned animals that are not found in any other resource of its kind.
Includes comprehensive scope of competencies that reflects today's veterinary practice and the expanded role of the veterinary technician.
Provides numerous and consistent summary boxes and tables that cover important assessment and monitoring parameters, signs and symptoms, and drug data.
Procedures such as blood crossmatching or jugular catheter placement are outlined in a numbered, step-by-step fashion, clearly describing the job functions performed by the veterinary technician.
Color plates in the hematology section in Chapter 11 give readers a reference for identifying abnormalities in blood samples.
Contributors are at the forefront of veterinary technology education.
Learning objectives beginning every chapter set the stage for learning chapter content.
New to this Edition
Expanded chapter on ethical issues in veterinary medicine, career development, the human-animal bond, communication, and development of teamwork skills.
The laboratory procedures chapter has been separated into three new chapters: Hematology and Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry and Serology, and Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis.
Updated wellness testing information and latest vaccination guidelines.
Expanded dentistry chapter.
New illustrations in the restraint chapter.
Totally revised and expanded nutrition chapter.
Table of Contents
Part One Overview of Veterinary Technology 1 An Overview of Veterinary Technology 2 Legal and Ethical Issues in Veterinary Medicine 3 Veterinary Practice Management 4 Human Interactions in the Veterinary Workplace 5 Veterinary Medical Terminology Part Two Basic Sciences 6 Anatomy and Physiology 7 Nutrition 8 Veterinary Pathology 9 Pharmacology and Pharmacy 10 Animal Behavior Part Three Clinical Sciences 11 Hematology and Hemostasis 12 Clinical Chemistry and Serology 13 Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis 14 Veterinary Parasitology 15 Preventive Medicine Part Four Clinical Applications 16 Animal Handling and Restraint 17 Patient History and Physical Examination 18 Diagnostic Imaging 19 Anesthesia, Analgesia, & Anesthetic Nursing 20 Principles of Surgical Nursing 21 Emergency and Critical Care 22 Management of Wounds, Fracture, and Other Injuries 23 Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusions 24 Veterinary Dentistry Part Five Nursing Care 25 Nursing Care of Dogs and Cats 26 Nursing Care of Horses 27 Nursing Care of Food Animals 28 Nursing Care of Reptiles, Amphibians, and Birds 29 Nursing Care of Orphaned and Injured Wild Animals 30 Nursing Care of Laboratory Animals and Pocket Pets
Companion Products
Evolve Learning Resources to Accompany Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 2nd Edition
Related Links and Downloads
Evolve Courses and Resources - Evolve site
Author Information
By Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT