Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant
Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant

Author: Kara M. Burns

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-06-23

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 0470959266

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Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs. Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA, the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills. Specifically tailored for veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students, the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise, user-friendly approach to the material. With chapters on medical terminology, clinical skills, office procedures, client communication, and more, the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed. A companion website offers interactive multiple-choice questions, the figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, breed study guides, and a sample cover letter. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam, and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice.

Master the Veterinary Technician Exam
Master the Veterinary Technician Exam

Author: Peterson's

Publisher: Peterson's

Published: 2011-05-01

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 0768935245

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Anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician must complete a two-year accredited associate degree program and then take the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Peterson's Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) offers crucial test-prep strategies and skill-building review for this essential exam. In addition, readers will find the information they need to know about what the veterinary technician job entails, the steps to becoming a veterinary technician, and expert preparation and practice on the six topics of VTNE. Part I provides an overview of a veterinary technician's job and details on the VTNE. Part II is a preview of the exam-a diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknesses on questions that are just like the ones that appear on the VTNE. Part III is a comprehensive overview of the subjects on the VTNE, with chapters on pharmacy and pharmacology, surgical preparation and assisting, laboratory procedures, animal care and nursing, anesthesia and analgesia, dentistry, and diagnostic imaging. Part IV offers full-length practice tests, with questions similar to those on the actual exam.The Appendixes offer a valuable glossary of medical terms and abbreviations used on the VTNE as well as a list of references recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant
Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

Author: Paula Pattengale

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-04-14

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 1118440781

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Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant, Third Edition provides practical, step-by-step instructions for preparing and performing a wide range of veterinary assisting tasks. With expanded coverage of large animal and exotic restraint, anatomy and physiology, nutrition and feeding, digital radiography, and electronic medical records and client communication, this revised edition now includes why and when to perform each task with the preparation and procedure information. The book includes everything from appearance and professional language to equipment maintenance and dental and surgical assisting, making it equally useful for learning new techniques or as a memory refresher. Offering a detailed, comprehensive guide to all aspects of veterinary assisting, the book is written using an accessible, user-friendly style. A companion website offers figures from the book, downloadable flash cards, lesson plans, exams, a competency checklist, and concept maps. Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is equally useful for acquiring new skills and gaining confidence in the veterinary practice, making it invaluable for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants of all experience levels.

AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians
AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians

Author: Deborah Reeder

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 431

ISBN-13: 1118504828

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AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians offers a compendium of information on the care and treatment of horses for equine veterinary technicians. Highly accessible and easy to use, the book builds on the basics of equine care to provide a complete reference for equine nursing and technical skills. AAEVT's Equine Manual for Veterinary Technicians is an invaluable guide for qualified equine veterinary technicians and assistants, particularly those earning their equine certification, vet tech students, and equine practices.

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

Author: Kezia Endsley

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-05-15

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 1538133679

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Welcome to the veterinary technicians and assistants field! If you are interested in a career as a veterinary technician or assistant, you’ve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more. Veterinary Technicians and Assistants: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in a field that has proven to be a stable, lucrative, and growing profession. Veterinary Technician Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Technologist

Restraint & Handling for Veterinary Technicians & Assistants
Restraint & Handling for Veterinary Technicians & Assistants

Author: Bonnie Ballard

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2009-02-24

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781435453586

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Restraint and Handling for Veterinary Technicians and Assistants provides the knowledge required to restrain animals in a way that is safe for both the patient and the restrainer. Written in a 'how to format, Restraint and Handling for Veterinary Technicians and Assistants details information required for proper restraint for both small and large animals, as well as exotics. To aid the reader, the text features a glossary of terms and practice questions at the end of each chapter, and illustrates the most common restraint techniques seen in veterinary practice. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Veterinary Science
Veterinary Science

Author: Floron C. Faries, Jr.

Publisher:

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780984911509

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This comprehensive new book contains 100 lessons: 75 core lessons in basic veterinary science and 25 lessons in clinical science and technology. This book will provide the interested student with a sound platform to master the knowledge and skills necessary to become a veterinary assistant. Lesson questions and activities are also included. Students completing this course and job apprenticeship will become eligible for certification as a Veterinary Assistant.

Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician
Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician

Author: Bonnie Ballard

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-09-26

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13: 1118914287

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Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician Third Edition Now in its third edition, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, coverage includes avian, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, and wildlife. For the first time in full color, this edition features updates throughout with a brand new chapter on fish medicine. Information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology are included. Designed to provide technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques. A companion website offers review questions and images from the book in PowerPoint for download. Key Features Now in full color Features anatomy, restraint, common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology New chapter on fish medicine Companion Website This book is accompanied by a companion website: www.wiley.com/go/ballard/exotics The website includes: Supplementary interactive multiple choice questions PowerPoint slides of all figures from the book for downloading

Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Author: Antony S. Moore

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-09-17

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 0813809215

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Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a handbook of cancer care from the technician perspective. Providing information on cancer from cause to treatment, this comprehensive resource focuses on the nursing role, emphasizing technical procedures, staging, and patient support. By equipping veterinary support staff with the information they need to properly and safely perform cancer treatments, Oncology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses promotes working as part of a team to provide optimal care for dogs and cats with cancer.

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant
Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant

Author: Kara M. Burns

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1119565278

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A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum 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 also includes: A thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants, including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine Comprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems Practical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language In-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment 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.