Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology , 5th Edition

Description

Develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills! Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 5^th Edition features more than 80 illustrated, step-by-step procedures that emphasize the technician’s roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. This edition includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information.

Key Features

• Step-by-step procedures include instructions for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques, presenting complex procedures clearly and preparing you to master the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician.
• Clinical discussions clearly delineate the technician’s role, enabling you to focus on your roles and responsibilities in every aspect of practice.
• Summary tables and boxes throughout the text condense complex, vital information, drawing your attention to key information and making it easy to understand.

New to this Edition

• Thoroughly updated content throughout, including major updates to anesthesia, pain management, critical care, and infectious disease, provides the most up-to-date information in these critical areas.

Companion Products

• Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology - E-Book, 5th Edition
• Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

Readership

Veterinary technology students IPEDS 2017 data indicates: 22,192 total enrollment • 11,243 students in public and private nonprofit institutions • 10,949 students in private, for-profit institutions

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Ann Wortinger , BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition), Elite FFCP