{"product_id":"textbook-for-the-veterinary-assistant-isbn-9781119565314","title":"Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants, including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant is the ideal resource for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants studying for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam, as well as practicing veterinary assistants seeking a one-stop resource that includes up-to-date information on topics such as restraint, behavior, nutrition, anatomy, and laboratory considerations. It is also useful for veterinary technology students in introductory courses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Companion Website xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Introduction to the Veterinary (or Assistant) Profession 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Medical Terminology 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical terms 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrefixes 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuffixes 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoot words 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon abbreviations used in veterinary medicine 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Anatomy 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnatomical directional terms 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkeletal system 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBranches of science 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBody systems 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExternal anatomy 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon veins 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMuscles 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal organs 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrogenital system 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal structures of the thorax 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Behavior, Handling, and Restraint 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial behavior 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal body language 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear Free® 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentification 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvian restraint 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReptile restraint 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabbit restraint 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling rodents 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Office Procedures and Telephone Techniques 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelephone techniques 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice procedures 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Nutrition 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverview 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProteins 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbohydrates 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFats 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVitamins 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePalatability 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommendations 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight management 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Breeds 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCat breeds 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDog breeds 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Breeding and Genetics 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDogs 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCats 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining gender in puppies and kittens 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreeding management 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 General Nursing Care and Physical Exams 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a history 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical exam 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining and recording vitals 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral nursing care 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon diseases 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Exam Room Procedures 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing ectoparasites 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNail trimming 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEar cleaning 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEye medications 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnal glands 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBathing animals 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdministering oral medications 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining exam room equipment 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Immunology 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnate immunity 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquired immunity 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCell-mediated immunity 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccination 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Laboratory Procedures 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory considerations 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality control 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample collection 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 Pharmacology 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug classifications 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStorage and disposal of drugs 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 Radiology 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiology safety measures and guidelines 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning screens 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLabeling, filing, and storage of radiographs 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadiographic positioning 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuality control 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 Surgical Assisting 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sterilization process 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping a surgical pack 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCold sterilization 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstruments 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuture material and suture needles 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGowns and Drapes 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sterile field 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for surgery 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening and passing sterile items 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the patient 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostsurgical procedures 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical positioning 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical monitoring 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical log 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurgical room conduct 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 Avian, Exotics, and Rodents 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvian 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReptiles, Amphibians, and Fish 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabbits 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuinea pigs 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMice and rats 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGerbils 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\u003cp\u003eResources 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19 Inventory 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat will be inventoried in your clinic or hospital? 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA well-run pharmacy 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe want list 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe veterinary assistant’s role 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrug inventory 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman versus computer: both needed! 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganizing inventory 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20 Euthanasia and Pet Loss 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe five stages of grief 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21 Client Management 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating your clients 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient management; essential skills for the veterinary assistant 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee roles 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22 Medical Records 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23 Occupational Safety and Health Administration 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterial safety data sheets 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOSHA labeling of secondary containers 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOSHA inspections 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon OSHA veterinary violations 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFines 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24 Pet Health Insurance 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)\u003c\/b\u003e is Founder and Past president of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians, Lafayette, IN, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLori Renda-Francis, LVT, BBA, M.Ed, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Veterinary Technology Program Director for Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the  veterinary assistant curriculum \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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