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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…mehr
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.
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Autorenporträt
The authors
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) is Founder and Past president of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Lafayette, IN, USA.
Lori Renda-Francis, LVT, BBA, M.Ed, PhD, is the Veterinary Technology Program Director for Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA.
Inhaltsangabe
Acknowledgments xi
About the Companion Website xiii
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Veterinary (or Assistant) Profession 1
Ethics 3
References 3
Chapter 2 Medical Terminology 5
Medical terms 5
Prefixes 6
Suffixes 7
Root words 7
Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine 8
References 9
Chapter 3 Anatomy 11
Anatomical directional terms 11
Skeletal system 13
Branches of science 14
Body systems 15
External anatomy 15
Common veins 16
Muscles 17
Internal organs 17
Urogenital system 18
Internal structures of the thorax 19
Conclusion 19
References 19
Chapter 4 Behavior, Handling, and Restraint 21
Social behavior 21
Animal body language 22
Fear Free(r) 28
Identification 30
Avian restraint 30
Reptile restraint 31
Rabbit restraint 31
Handling rodents 31
References 32
Chapter 5 Office Procedures and Telephone Techniques 33
Telephone techniques 34
Office procedures 35
References 37
Chapter 6 Nutrition 39
Overview 39
Proteins 39
Carbohydrates 40
Fats 40
Vitamins 40
Minerals 40
Water 41
Palatability 41
Recommendations 41
Weight management 42
Summary 48
References 48
Chapter 7 Breeds 49
Cat breeds 49
Dog breeds 58
References 61
Chapter 8 Breeding and Genetics 63
Introduction 63
Dogs 63
Cats 67
Determining gender in puppies and kittens 68
Breeding management 69
References 69
Chapter 9 General Nursing Care and Physical Exams 71
