Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Name: Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses
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ISBN: 9781119800316

Linda Merrill (Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
25 March 2026

Veterinary medicine: small animals (pets)

New edition of the first comprehensive internal medicine book for Veterinary Technicians with information on relevant diseases organized by body system

Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a detailed reference on small animal internal medicine, logically organized by diseases relating to body systems, with both basic and advanced information in each chapter. The text reviews anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diseases, diagnostic testing, pharmacology, anesthetic and analgesia considerations, and nutrition management. Also included are patient friendly practice, pain management, nursing care, and small animal internal medicine considerations in oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Keeping up with the digital advancement of the veterinary market, this new edition includes additional online resources, including more images illustrating clinical signs and procedures, along with images, videos, checklists for procedures, pull lists for procedures, critical thinking lists, client education, and video clips.

This text is a group effort provided by VTS and diplomates in small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology, as well as anesthesia and analgesia, nutrition, physical rehabilitation, behavior, clinical practice, and emergency and critical care veterinary technician specialists who are subject matter experts in their fields.

Sample topics discussed in Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses include:

Endocrine disease including the pituitary gland, covering growth hormone disorders and diabetes insipidus

Pancreatic disease including both endocrine and exocrine disease

Gastrointestinal disease including feeding tubes, covering esophagostomy, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tube placement Infectious disease including fungal diseases including histoplasmosis, aspergillosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, and blastomycosis

Selected nursing considerations including critical thinking and the nursing process

Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, nurses, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam.

Edited by: Linda Merrill (Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 277mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 2.313kg
ISBN: 9781119800316
ISBN 10: 1119800315
Pages: 848
Publication Date: 25 March 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Complete Physical Examination Gastrointestinal Disease Hepatobiliary Disease Pancreatic Disease Endocrinology Urogenital & Renal Disease Musculoskeletal Disease Respiratory Disease Hematologic Disease Infectious Disease Cardiovascular Examination & Considerations in Internal Medicine Neurological Examination & Considerations in Internal Medicine Oncological Examinations & Considerations in Internal Medicine Vaccinations & Immunologic Disease Pain Management & Stress Free handling considerations Nursing Considerations & Techniques Chapters 2-13 will be subdivided as follows: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology Symptoms Diseases Diagnostic Testing Laboratory Imaging Biopsy techniques Role of the VT, what to monitor Pharmacology Anesthetic & Analgesia Considerations Nutritional Considerations Client Education

Linda Merrill, LVT, VTS (Small Animal Internal Medicine) Emeritus, Founding Chair and Executive Director of the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, Organizing Committee Member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (Canine/Feline), Former President of NAVTA, with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, small animal internal medicine, cardiology, and oncology.