Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant (Burns Kara M.)(Paperback / softback)

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 medicineComprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systemsPractical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body languageIn-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment Textbook for the Veteri
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