Prepare for all the duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition, covers every aspect of veterinary technology, including the 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. The cornerstone text in vet tech education, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice.
NEW! Updated and additional images visually reinforce comprehension and show you step-by-step how to perform dozens of procedures, while making information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations UPDATED! Completely reviewed and updated material throughout covers all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum NEW! Put Into Practice notes highlight essential information for effective clinical practice. Case presentations provide real-life scenarios that allow you to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills Technician Note boxes and Procedure boxes call attention to information relating to the role and responsibilities of the veterinary technician Large animal care content addresses medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual Large Animal Medical Nursing chapter Dedicated chapter on birds, reptiles, and small mammals presents up-to-date content on care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of the technician Learning objectives in each chapter help you focus your time on mastering the most important content
By:
Oreta M. Samples DHSc MPH BS AAS RVT
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 11th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 2.800kg
ISBN: 9780323936514
ISBN 10: 0323936512
Pages: 1312
Publication Date: 21 March 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
PART 1: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics 2. Veterinary Practice Management 3. Veterinary Medical Records 4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals PART 2: PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION 5. Animal Behavior 6. Restraint and Handling of Animals 7. History and Physical Examination 8. Preventive Health Programs 9. Animal Nutrition 10. Animal Reproduction PART 3: CLINICAL SCIENCES 11. Hematology and Cytology 12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis 13. Parasitology 14. Clinical Microbiology 15. Diagnostic Imaging 16. Basic Necropsy Procedures PART 4: MEDICAL NURSING 17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques 18. Small Animal Medical Nursing 19. Large Animal Medical Nursing 20. Veterinary Oncology 21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals 22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals 23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical Nursing PART 5: EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE 24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine 25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing 26. Toxicology 27. Wound Management and Bandaging PART 6: ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY 28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy 29. Pain Management 30. Veterinary Anesthesia PART 7: SURGICAL NURSING 31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique 32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material 33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing 34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing 35. Veterinary Dentistry PART 8: END OF LIFE 36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient 37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia
Dr. Samples holds a BS degree in Veterinary Technology, a master's degree in Public Health, and a doctoral degree in Health Sciences. She is also licensed in the state of Georgia as a Veterinary Technologist. She has authored over 30 journal articles as well as numerous textbook chapters. Her primary interest is in bridging the gap between veterinary science and public health, and she is currently involved in research on zoonotic diseases in wildlife and the potential for human transmission to hunters, taxidermists, game processors and DNR technicians.
