Master the role and responsibilities of the veterinary assistant! From respected veterinary educator Margi Sirois, Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook, 3rd Edition covers everything you need to know to pass the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam and succeed in clinical practice. NAVTA-approved guidelines help in learning to assist in laboratory and radiographic procedures, properly restraining animals, setting up equipment and supplies, cleaning and maintaining practice facilities, feeding and exercising patients, collecting samples, handling and dispensing medications, grooming patients, and record keeping. Updated content reflects the latest advances in veterinary assisting procedures, and new images illustrate key tasks. INDICE: 1.Overview of the Veterinary Profession2.Office Procedures and Client Relations3.Medical Terminology4.Animal Behavior and Restraint5.Animal Husbandry and Nutrition6.Animal Care and Nursing7.Anatomy and Physiology 8.Pharmacology and Pharmacy9.Anesthesia and Surgical Assisting 10.Laboratory Procedures 11.Diagnostic Imaging12.Avian and Exotic Animal Care and Nursing13.Large Animal Nursing and Husbandry GlossaryAppendicesA: Normal Physiologic Data in Adult Dogs and CatsB: Summary of Lengths of Estrous Cycle and Gestation Periods in Dogs and CatsC: Normal Daily Urine Production for Dogs and CatsD: Normal Blood Gas ValuesE: Normal Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Dogs and CatsF: Hematology Reference Range ValuesG: Normal Chemistry ValuesH: Normal Urinalysis FindingsI: Hemostasis Reference Range ValuesJ: Veterinary Assistant Model Curriculum Association of Veterinary Technician EducatorsK: Policy on Assistant Training Curriculum Approval
- ISBN: 978-0-323-68145-2
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 544
- Fecha Publicación: 13/02/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés