Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology
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Now in full color, Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology provides comprehensive coverage of the competencies every vet tech needs to know. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions emphasize the technician's role and responsibilities in each procedure, and dozens of new summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information. Written by experienced vet tech educator Margi Sirois, this edition offers excellent preparation for clinical practice and for veterinary technician credentialing examinations.
Comprehensive coverage includes the entire scope of competencies reflecting today's veterinary technology practice. 82 illustrated, step-by-step procedures include instructions for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. Clinical discussions of the technician's role are emphasized in every procedure. Expert authors are qualified vet tech educators who understand your needs and write in a clear, concise style. New Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Complementary Medicine chapter helps you integrate physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, and herbal remedies into practice. Expanded coverage of exotics includes handling, restraint, and examination procedures for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife. Over 900 full-color photos and illustrations accurately depict specific disorders, diseases, and procedures, making these easier to learn. More tables and boxes summarize key information, to simplify the learning of complex material.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0323073867
ISBN13:9780323073868
Release Date:January 2011
Publisher:Mosby
Length:864 Pages
Weight:4.78 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.5" x 10.9"
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4 ratings
Great value.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Clearly written and illustrated. Bought the book for my daughter who is going into VT. She did very well in a recent competition, using the book as her sole written study reference.
Thurough text
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The text is a great study aid for veterinary medicine. I highly recommend it for understanding the reasons why we do a procedure the way we do.
A must have for Vet Tech Students.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Dr. Margi Sirois is the head of the Penn Foster Veterinary Technology Program that I'm in. This book covers everything a Vet Tech student needs to know. So If you are one get this book.
very thorough
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book has everything from vet office management,anesthesia,anatomy and physiology to radiography,avian,nursing,aseptic techniques.Has excellent photos and diagrams,a great glossary.Excellent for anyone studying vet tech and as an overview of the field of vet technology.
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