Master the veterinary technician's role and skills in surgical assisting! Small Animal Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition helps you learn the protocols and techniques you need to work together with the veterinarian as a smoothly functioning surgical team. Clear guidelines are provided in areas such as surgical instruments and procedures, anesthesia, patient monitoring, preoperative and postoperative care of the animals, pain management, and client education. This edition is updated throughout and includes timed instrument identification exercises on the Evolve website. Written by well-known educator Marianne Tear, this comprehensive resource ensures that you are highly competent in performing all of the vet tech's surgical responsibilities. Coverage of small animal surgical nursing provides a full review of the role and responsibilities of the veterinary technician in the surgical setting, including sterilization, protocols, gowning, gloving, anesthesia, wound management, and care of the animals before and after surgery. Focus on exceptional clinical skills and practice tips draws from the author's real-world experiences of what is most commonly encountered in the clinical setting. Nearly 500 full-color illustrations and photographs show surgical equipment, instruments, sterile techniques, suturing techniques, and wound management. Attention to detail ensures understanding of the skills covered in required veterinary technician surgical nursing courses. Learning Objectives and Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter identify the material that should be mastered in the upcoming chapter. Key Points and Review Questions at the end of each chapter facilitate study and reinforce understanding. Quick Reference for Common IV Infusions and Analgesic Protocols appendix helps students learn to work quickly and efficiently. NEW! Updated content and new protocols and skills ensure that students have the latest information available. NEW! Updated and additional Review Questions include multiple-choice, listing, and open-ended questions that challenge students to apply the knowledge they have learned in each chapter.

'300 Questions and Answers in Diagnostic Aids' has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject - one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives students the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice. Compiled by a leading training centre, these questions are representative of the type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination. * Another new Butterworth-Heinemann study aid specifically tailored to the needs of the Veterinary Nurse student * '300 Questions and Answers in.....' provides the student with a collection of new questions and answers in individual subject areas so thatthe student can concentrate on specific areas of weakness * This new Series of Multiple Choice Questions provides the veterinary nurse student with additional opportunities for both self-assessment and examination practice

This handy pocket book will help veterinary nurses with all types of calculations. Numerous worked examples are included to delelop the reader's confidence in carrying out the procedures involved. Each type of calculation has its own separate section in the book and the authors have used the simplest possible method in explaining each one. The book is structured such a way that the reader can progress from a simple explanation of the arithmetic principles involved, to the application of these principles to essential veterinary calculations.

Qualified veterinary nurses and students alike will fine this book an invaluable reference source, whether performing relevant veterinary calculations or studying for professional examinations.

Key Features
Convenient size
Ideal as a self-teaching manual
Accessible and user-friendly style
Includes worked examples, self-test exercises and answers where appropriate

The Management of Pet Obesity provides veterinary nurses with essential information on obesity-related topics for small animals, exotic animals and pet birds. Topics covered include: The causes and incidence of obesity; the nutritional requirements of a range of animals; body condition scoring and assessment: co-morbidities such as diabetes; an independent overview of feeding options and species-specific guidance. The Management of Pet Obesity is ideal for veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and animal nutritionists approaching the complex topic of pet obesity.

The importance for individuals to have an awareness of the law as it relates to them professionally has never been more important for veterinary nursing than it is now. With moves in place to regulate veterinary nursing, issues of accountability will arise that will impact on every veterinary nurse in practice. It will be essential for every nurse to be fully informed about the law and their professional obligations. In the multi-cultural society we live in, a knowledge of other cultures, values and beliefs is essential if nurses are to offer the best and most sensitive service to clients and by extension to their animals. Ethical implications extend to every area of working practice; from everyday decisions through to the way in which research is conducted and analysed. This book explores all the ethical issues surrounding veterinary nursing in a clear and comprehensible way. This is the first book that addresses ethics and law specifically from a veterinary nursing perspective. The authors have used their expert knowledge in these areas together with their teaching experience to create a book that will be useful for veterinary nursing students, especially those at Certificate, Diploma and Degree level, and will make interesting reading for the qualified veterinary nurse. Case examples have been used to illustrate the various issues and highlight the relevance of these to everyday practice; every veterinary nurse will identify with at least one of the scenarios presented. Key topics covered include: regulation; representation; research ethics; religious ethics; the Veterinary Surgeon's Act. This book not only fulfils the requirements of the veterinary nursing syllabus but will also become a well-thumbed reference for daily practice. Created for veterinary nurses that deals with everyday situations in veterinary practice and relates them to the law and veterinary ethics. Supports the veterinary nursing curriculum at all levels as a complete reference on law and ethics. Clinical scenarios represent real-life situations and discuss the legal and ethical principles involved in different courses of action. Comprehensive coverage of ethics and law makes this book an essential reference for every veterinary nurse and veterinary practice.

As the veterinary nursing profession continues to develop beyond the traditional caring and support roles, more and more academic rigour is expected of veterinary nurses. Exams, CPD and repeated testing and study throughout the nurse's career are now requirements. Aimed at veterinary nurses and technicians this book will guide the reader through the various research and study disciplines required of them. Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses discusses why these academic skills are now required of the veterinary nurse, different types of source material, how to complete written assignments, how to reference properly, how to approach different test questions, exam preparation, how to respond to oral exams, how to complete OSCEs, CPD training and work-based practical assessments. Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses provides information and advice - from successful exam technique, to revision ideas, and study styles - for student vet nurses who need a reliable resource to guide them through their course.

A complete and practical guide, this text describes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. The first half of the book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. The second half details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. Reflecting the major role of ultrasonography in veterinary practice, the book concludes with an expanded chapter on diagnostic ultrasound. Practical, concise clinical format Written at the appropriate reading level for technicians Abundant illustrations emphasize basic radiographic and ultrasonographic principles, techniques, and equipment used in veterinary practice Concise and understandable discussion of physics and radiography Examples of common artifacts show how to avoid misinterpretation of imaging studies Excellent coverage of radiation safety Practical technique charts Excellent coverage of small- and large-animal positioning Exotics chapter featuring rodents (including ferrets), reptiles, and birds Ultrasound chapter that includes normal ultrasonographic findings, along with corresponding images Helpful hints given for obtaining quality images and avoiding common pitfalls reflect the authors' experiences at a busy teaching institution New cardiac ultrasound scanning techniques with 20 new ultrasound images New images of the latest x-ray equipment Updated pedagogical features, including outlines, key points, chapter objectives, and helpful hints for veterinary technicians

This book is a down to earth, practical guide which provides ten simple steps for success for anyone responsible for recruiting a winning veterinary practice team: whether they are recruiting employees and building their team, or changing culture and creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged and motivated. It is ideal for small business owners who can't afford to employ any human resource support. Intensely practical, it delivers key facts for veterinary staff starting out in business. The book: * Details how you can attract, recruit and retain the right people for a winning team * Guides you on creating a well organised, supportive practice in which employees can flourish * Provides you with a basic introduction to building a strategy and improving your marketing campaigns * Covers the basics of sound financial planning and how to win clients and increase your revenues * Looks at how to manage common pitfalls With a wealth of practical templates and forms to use, this book adopts a straight-talking approach which will be welcomed by anyone starting their own veterinary practice.

This comprehensive textbook and reference manual presents concise, up-to-date information on mineral nutrition for livestock and poultry, as well as comparative aspects with laboratory animals and humans. Chapters are organized by established and most common minerals, and present information on each mineral's history, properties, distribution, and natural sources, as well as their requirements, metabolism, functions, deficiencies, supplementation methods, and toxicity for various animals. Those minerals for which naturally occurring deficiencies or excesses are known to be of economic importance are emphasized.
A unique feature of this book is the description of the practical implications of mineral deficiencies and excesses, and of the conditions that might result. A large number of classic photographs illustrate mineral deficiencies and toxicities in farm livestock, laboratory animals and humans. Furthermore, it places strong emphasis on mineral supplementation in each chapter, and devotes an entire chapter to this subject.

This is the first book to adequately explain cardiology in its basic form in veterinary nursing, offering a condensed and coherent book that stands out from more expensive, less practical competitors. It keeps the information in a context that nurses are able to understand and apply, without intimidation. Around 10% of dogs in general practice have a diagnosis of heart disease and roughly 15% of the cat population are affected by cardiac disease. Recent data suggests that almost a third of cats over the age of nine years have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, whilst nearly two thirds of cats will have a heart murmur at this age. These figures show the relatively common occurrence of heart disease in small animals - yet there is little focus on cardiology in the veterinary nursing syllabus and in general nursing textbooks. This book aims to change that. Suitable for both student and qualified nurses. Presentation of dogs or cats with heart disease varies from asymptomatic to life threatening heart failure, or in cats, with additional complications such as arterial thromboembolism. It is vital that nurses understand how to look after these patients appropriately, to provide gold standard care when nursing dyspnoeic and difficult patients, and support owners through what can often be challenging times. This book ticks all those boxes.

This book is a down to earth, practical guide which provides ten simple steps for success for anyone responsible for recruiting a winning veterinary practice team: whether they are recruiting employees and building their team, or changing culture and creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged and motivated. It is ideal for small business owners who can't afford to employ any human resource support. Intensely practical, it delivers key facts for veterinary staff starting out in business. The book: * Details how you can attract, recruit and retain the right people for a winning team * Guides you on creating a well organised, supportive practice in which employees can flourish * Provides you with a basic introduction to building a strategy and improving your marketing campaigns * Covers the basics of sound financial planning and how to win clients and increase your revenues * Looks at how to manage common pitfalls With a wealth of practical templates and forms to use, this book adopts a straight-talking approach which will be welcomed by anyone starting their own veterinary practice.

Wound Care Management assists with general wound care in horses. It includes basic wound cleaning and preparation, important anatomical considerations, moist healing concepts, dressing choices, and specific wounds by body region. Along with detailed sections about wound closure techniques using bandaging and skin grafting there is in-depth discussion of appropriate wound dressing used for cleaning, debridement, packing, absorption, compression, support, and protection. The book emphases important anatomical considerations by body regions in a highly visual format (70 color photos, 100 figures).

Now in its third edition, Veterinary Nursing Self-Assessment Q&As has been rewritten and updated to reflect the recent changes to the Veterinary Nursing Curriculum and National Occupational Standards. Including new questions and structure this ever popular book follows the revised content and organisation of the third edition of the core text Veterinary Nursing. Veterinary Nursing Self-Assessment Questions and Answers is a valuable learning tool and supporting revision aid for Veterinary Nurses in gaining their qualifications * Content is structured around the format of the main textbook to enable students to undertake a planned course of study or revision. * Self-assessment opportunities provide students with a clear understanding of their level of competence to help them be successful in both assessment and examination. * Additional information has been added to reflect updates to the third edition of Veterinary Nursing. * Revised content addresses the latest changes to the S/NVQ syllabus. * In-depth answers provide clear rationales and explanations for both correct and incorrect choices.

The portfolio must be submitted as evidence of competence and knowledge, and this practical manual has been specifically written to help both students and assessors achieve success in this area. Both levels S/NVQ 2 and 3 are covered, and this excellent guide is required reading for all professionals involved with veterinary nurse training. * the complete guide to understanding and completing the S/NVQ veterinary nursing portfolio * this practical manual will ensure that your portfolio achieves the standard required by the RCVS * explains the role of the verifier and assessor, as well as the differences between assessment and verification

Highly practical, this book is the first in a series entitled Domestic Cat Behaviour Problems designed to help veterinary professionals and behaviourists understand the background behind common domestic cat behaviour problems and provide various treatment strategies. The text in this volume covers feline problem elimination and marking behaviour inside the home, outlining: *Normal behaviour. *The various underlying causes of feline house-soiling. *Prevention of unwanted behaviour. *Recognition of potential trigger factors and warning signs. *How to identify contributory factors. *Practical treatment strategies. Brimming with sound practical advice, this book will be invaluable to veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, clinical animal behaviourists, and those studying domestic cat behaviour.

'300 Questions and Answers in Surgical Nursing & Anaesthesia' has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject - one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives students the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice. Compiled by a leading training centre, these questions are representative of the type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination. * Another new Butterworth-Heinemann study aid specifically tailored to the needs of the Veterinary Nurse student * '300 Questions and Answers in.....' provides the student with a collection of new questions and answers in individual subject areas so thatthe student can concentrate on specific areas of weakness * This new Series of Multiple Choice Questions provides the veterinary nurse student with additional opportunities for both self-assessment and examination practice

'300 Questions and Answers in Small Animal Radiography & Fluid Therapy' has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject - one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice. Compiled by a leading training centre, these questions are representative ofthe type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination. * *Another new Butterworth-Heinemann study aid specifically tailored to the needs of the Veterinary Nurse student. * * '300 Questions and Answers in Small Animal Radiography and Fluid Therapy' provides the student with a collection of new questions and answers in individual subject areas so that the student can concentrate on specific areas of weakness. * *This new Series of Multiple Choice Questions provides the veterinary nurse student with additional opportunities for both self-assessment and examination practice.

'300 Questions and Answers in Anatomy and Physiology' has been published in response to repeated requests for self-test material in this subject - an area that causes most difficulty in examination. This collection of multiple choice questions gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice. Compiled by a leading training centre, these questions are representative of the type of question likely to appear in the examination paper. By using this revision guide you will not only increase your understanding of the subject but also increase your chances of achieving success in the examination. * *Another new Butterworth-Heinemann study aid specifically tailored to the needs of the Veterinary Nurse student. * * '300 Questions and Answers in Small Animal Anatomy and Physiology' provides the student with a collection of new questions and answers in individual subject areas so that the student can concentrate on specific areas of weakness. * *This new Series of Multiple Choice Questions provides the veterinary nurse student with additional opportunities for both self-assessment and examination practice.

This is the first book to adequately explain cardiology in its basic form in veterinary nursing, offering a condensed and coherent book that stands out from more expensive, less practical competitors. It keeps the information in a context that nurses are able to understand and apply, without intimidation. Around 10% of dogs in general practice have a diagnosis of heart disease and roughly 15% of the cat population are affected by cardiac disease. Recent data suggests that almost a third of cats over the age of nine years have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, whilst nearly two thirds of cats will have a heart murmur at this age. These figures show the relatively common occurrence of heart disease in small animals - yet there is little focus on cardiology in the veterinary nursing syllabus and in general nursing textbooks. This book aims to change that. Suitable for both student and qualified nurses. Presentation of dogs or cats with heart disease varies from asymptomatic to life threatening heart failure, or in cats, with additional complications such as arterial thromboembolism. It is vital that nurses understand how to look after these patients appropriately, to provide gold standard care when nursing dyspnoeic and difficult patients, and support owners through what can often be challenging times. This book ticks all those boxes.

This book is the first veterinary textbook dedicated to nursing care plans. It offers a broad overview of the theory and practice of care planning in veterinary nursing, answering three key questions: What are nursing care plans? Why should nursing care plans be used in practice? How should nursing care plans be used in practice? Author Helen Ballantyne provides basic definitions and explanations which will be useful to those unfamiliar with nursing care plans. For those veterinary nurses and technicians who are using nursing care plans, the content stimulates debate and discussion, by covering some of the philosophical and theoretical aspects of nursing and drawing comparisons and contrasts between the veterinary and human nursing roles and contexts. There is a pressing need for veterinary nurses to establish themselves as professionals and develop their unique role within the veterinary care team. Nursing care plans are a core tool to support that development. It is hoped that veterinary nurses may borrow tools from the pages of this book or use it as a resource design their unique care plans: either way, this practical guide will support the application of care planning, no matter the species of the animal kingdom for whom you are caring.

The third edition of Aspinall's Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing is the ideal text for both student and qualified veterinary nurses as it covers the entire veterinary nursing syllabus. Now written in the main by veterinary nurses this book comprehensively covers all aspects of the veterinary nursing role from client communication to nutritional support. All chapters have been revised in line with changes in legislation and regulation, but also theoretical and practical aspects. Greater emphasis on the veterinary practice structure including the role of corporate businesses and use of social media bring this edition fully up to date. The new edition welcomes Nicola Ackerman as principal editor. Nicola is past officer of the BVNA and editor of the Veterinary Nursing Journal, and is currently the chair of The Pet Obesity Taskforce. Nicola is a winner of several awards including the Blue Cross/BVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2010. Nicola was the first Veterinary Nurse in the UK to become a veterinary nurse specialist in nutrition. Comprehensive content ideal for both student and qualified veterinary nurses Over 700 full colour illustrations for enhanced understanding Written by veterinary nurses for veterinary nurses Recommended reading given for each chapter to aid further research Evolve Resources containing Self-assessment questions for every chapter to test learning Image Bank of over 700 figures Additional chapters New chapters on Emergency Critical care, Fluid therapy, Practice and Staff management and Consulting skills. Anaesthesia and Analgesia chapter fully revised and updated. New chapter on Equine Behaviour and Handling, including recognition of pain in equines.

One of the first books on general pathology written specifically for veterinary nurses and those new to the subject. It builds on prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry to explain the pathological changes that occur in sick animals. The book provides an understanding of the effects of various disease processes, and relates these to clinical presentation, diagnosis and prognosis, and treatment rationales. Presented in an easy to read format, with many illustrations and summary boxes to aid comprehension. Each chapter has a useful "test yourself" section to test understanding.

"Handbook of Veterinary Nursing" presents essential guidance and helpful tips on developing and delivering high quality nursing care and skills.

Fully updated, this easy-to-follow guide reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use. The emphasis is on the importance of working methodically, using high quality procedures, to help the whole veterinary team ensure the most successful outcomes in animal care.

Written in note form for quick reference by veterinary nurses and technicians at all stages of their training and career, this will be invaluable for both exam revision and quick reference in clinic.

Contents include:

The nursing process in veterinary care, physical assessment of the patient, managing the hospital environment, managing the operating room, surgical nursing activities, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic tests, triage and emergency procedures, and essential calculations for drugs, fluids, nutrition and radiographic exposures.

Key features:

-Gives clinical advice quickly and simply -Written by authors with many years experience of veterinary nurse training and education -Contains essential calculations -Illustrated in colour throughout