NEW! New photos and illustrations make it easier to understand and recognize essential concepts including histology, hematology, diagnostic microbiology and mycology, virology, urinalysis, and parasitology.
NEW! Discussion and review questions throughout the book are thoroughly reviewed and updated by experts in the field.
PART 1: ANATOMY AND VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICS 1. Animal Anatomy and Physiology 2. Urinalysis and Hematology 3. Parasitology 4. Clinical Chemistry 5. Cytology 6. Diagnostic Microbiology and Mycology 7. Radiography 8. Alternative Imaging Technology: Ultrasound and Other Imaging Modalities PART 2: PATIENT MANAGEMENT 9. Immunology and Virology 10. Sanitation Sterilization and Disinfection 11. Companion Animal Behavior 12. Restraint and Handling 13. Small Animal Nutrition 14. Large Animal Nutrition and Feeding 15. Genetics, Theriogenology and Neonatal Care 16. Laboratory Animal Medicine 17. Exotic Animal Medicine 18. Zoonoses PART 3: VETERINARY THERAPEUTICS 19. Pharmacology 20. Pharmaceutical Calculations 21. Anesthesia 22. Pain Management 23. Surgical Principles 24. Small Animal Nursing and Procedures 25. Equine Nursing and Surgery 26. Ruminant, South American Camelid, and Swine Nursing, Surgery, and Anesthesia 27. Emergency Medicine 28. Veterinary Dentistry PART 4: PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT 29. Personal, Practice, and Professional Management Skills and Ethics Appendix A: Comprehensive Test with Answer Key Appendix B: Chapter Review Answer Key AVAILABLE ON EVOLVE Web Appendix A - Abbreviations and Symbols Web Appendix B - The Metric System and Equivalents Web Appendix B - Medical Terminology Web Appendix B - Species Names Web Appendix E - Normal Values Web Appendix F - Additional Veterinary Technician Resources
Monica M. Tighe, RVT, BA, MEd and Marg Brown, RVT, BEd Ad Ed, Penn Foster College, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Active Member, Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians and Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
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