McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses E-Book: McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses E-Book

by MPH Samples DHSc

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443281457
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/07/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1307
File size:	223 MB
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About the Author

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.
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.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Veterinary Technology: An Overview1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics2. Veterinary Practice Management3. Veterinary Medical Records4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary HospitalsPart 2 Patient Management and Nutrition5. Animal Behavior6. Restraint and Handling of Animals7. History and Physical Examination8. Preventive Health Programs9. Animal Nutrition10. Animal ReproductionPart 3 Clinical Sciences11. Hematology and Cytology12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis13. Parasitology14. Clinical Microbiology15. Diagnostic Imaging16. Basic Necropsy ProceduresPart 4 Medical Nursing17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques18. Small Animal Medical Nursing19. Large Animal Medical Nursing20. Veterinary Oncology21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical NursingPart 5 Emergency and Critical Care24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing26. Toxicology27. Wound Management and BandagingPart 6 Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy29. Pain Management30. Veterinary AnesthesiaPart 7 Surgical Nursing31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic-like Technique32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing35. Veterinary DentistryPart 8 End of Life36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia