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HomeGeneral BooksTechniciansMcCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians 11th Edition + Workbook

McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians 11th Edition + Workbook

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Mccurnin’s Clinical Textbook For Veterinary Technicians 11Th Edition Pdf

By Joanna M. Bassert, Angela D. Beal, Oreta M. Samples

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.

Features
  • 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
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part 1: Veterinary Technology – An Overview

  1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
  2. Veterinary Practice Management
  3. Veterinary Medical Records
  4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Part 2: Patient Management and Nutrition

  1. Animal Behavior
  2. Restraint and Handling of Animals
  3. History and Physical Examination
  4. Preventive Health Programs
  5. Animal Nutrition
  6. Animal Reproduction

Part 3: Clinical Sciences

  1. Hematology and Cytology
  2. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
  3. Parasitology
  4. Clinical Microbiology
  5. Diagnostic Imaging
  6. Basic Necropsy Procedures

Part 4: Medical Nursing

  1. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques
  2. Small Animal Medical Nursing
  3. Large Animal Medical Nursing
  4. Veterinary Oncology
  5. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals
  6. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals
  7. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical Nursing

Part 5: Emergency and Critical Care

  1. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
  2. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
  3. Toxicology
  4. Wound Management and Bandaging

Part 6: Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology

  1. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
  2. Pain Management
  3. Veterinary Anesthesia

Part 7: Surgical Nursing

  1. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic-like Technique
  2. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
  3. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
  4. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
  5. Veterinary Dentistry

Part 8: End of Life

  1. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient
  2. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia

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