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 (R)) 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.
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