Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology
5th Edition
Published on 27. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
896 pages
978-0-323-83216-8 (ISBN)
Description
Develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills! Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 5th Edition features more than 80 illustrated, step-by-step procedures that emphasize the technician's roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. This edition includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information.
Step-by-step procedures include instructions for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques, presenting complex procedures clearly and preparing you to master the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician
Clinical discussions clearly delineate the technician's role, enabling you to focus on your roles and responsibilities in every aspect of practice
Summary tables and boxes throughout the text condense complex, vital information, drawing your attention to key information and making it easy to understand
Thoroughly updated content throughout, including major updates to anesthesia, pain management, critical care, and infectious disease, provides the most up-to-date information in these critical areas
Step-by-step procedures include instructions for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques, presenting complex procedures clearly and preparing you to master the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician
Clinical discussions clearly delineate the technician's role, enabling you to focus on your roles and responsibilities in every aspect of practice
Summary tables and boxes throughout the text condense complex, vital information, drawing your attention to key information and making it easy to understand
Thoroughly updated content throughout, including major updates to anesthesia, pain management, critical care, and infectious disease, provides the most up-to-date information in these critical areas
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
St Louis
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1780 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-323-83216-8 (9780323832168)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Margi Sirois
Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology
Book
09/2016
4th Edition
Mosby
€100.27
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Person
Ann Wortinger is a 1983 graduate of Michigan State University, and got her specialty certification in Emergency/Critical Care in 2000, in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2008, and in Nutrition in 2013.
She has worked in general, emergency, specialty practice, and education. Ann is active in her state, national, and specialty organizations, serving as a mentor and on a variety of committees and positions. She is currently employed at Appalachian State University in the Veterinary Technology Program
She has over 60 published articles in various professional magazines, as well as book chapters and a Nutrition book for veterinary technicians in its third edition.
She has worked in general, emergency, specialty practice, and education. Ann is active in her state, national, and specialty organizations, serving as a mentor and on a variety of committees and positions. She is currently employed at Appalachian State University in the Veterinary Technology Program
She has over 60 published articles in various professional magazines, as well as book chapters and a Nutrition book for veterinary technicians in its third edition.
Content
Part 1: Foundations of Veterinary Practice
1. Overview of Veterinary Technology
2. Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Veterinary Medicine
3. Practice Management
4. Medical Terminology
Part 2: Veterinary Diagnostics
5. Diagnostic Imaging
6. Hematology and Hemostasis
7. Clinical Chemistry and Serology
8. Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis
9. Parasitology
Part 3: Veterinary Therapeutics
10. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
11. Pathology, Response to Disease, and Preventive Medicine
12. Management of Wounds, Fractures, and Other Injuries
13. Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Anesthetic Nursing
14. Principles of Surgical Nursing
15. Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion
16. Emergency and Critical Care
17. Small Animal Dentistry
18. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Complementary Medicine
Part 4: Animal Care and Husbandry
19. Animal Behavior
20. Physical Restraint
21. Patient History and Physical Examination
22. Nutrition
23. Nursing Care of Dogs and Cats
24. Nursing Care of Horses
25. Nursing Care of Production Animals, Camelids, and Ratites
25. Nursing Care of Production Animals
26. Nursing Care of Companion Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians
27. Nursing Care of Orphaned and Injured Wild Animals
28. Nursing Care of Laboratory Animals
1. Overview of Veterinary Technology
2. Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Veterinary Medicine
3. Practice Management
4. Medical Terminology
Part 2: Veterinary Diagnostics
5. Diagnostic Imaging
6. Hematology and Hemostasis
7. Clinical Chemistry and Serology
8. Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis
9. Parasitology
Part 3: Veterinary Therapeutics
10. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
11. Pathology, Response to Disease, and Preventive Medicine
12. Management of Wounds, Fractures, and Other Injuries
13. Veterinary Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Anesthetic Nursing
14. Principles of Surgical Nursing
15. Fluid Therapy and Blood Transfusion
16. Emergency and Critical Care
17. Small Animal Dentistry
18. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Complementary Medicine
Part 4: Animal Care and Husbandry
19. Animal Behavior
20. Physical Restraint
21. Patient History and Physical Examination
22. Nutrition
23. Nursing Care of Dogs and Cats
24. Nursing Care of Horses
25. Nursing Care of Production Animals, Camelids, and Ratites
25. Nursing Care of Production Animals
26. Nursing Care of Companion Birds, Reptiles, and Amphibians
27. Nursing Care of Orphaned and Injured Wild Animals
28. Nursing Care of Laboratory Animals