2nd Edition
by Kara M. Burns (Author), Lori Renda-Francis (Author)
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.
