Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive book and reference for use by veterinary assisting students, practicing veterinary assistants, veterinary receptionists, and other supportive staff within a veterinary facility. The format allows the reader to quickly obtain resources and information regarding basic veterinary assistant principles and clinical situations. The material moves from basic to advanced information and includes the latest educational information in the industry About the authors Section 1 : Practice management and client relations. Veterinary medical terminology and abbreviations Medical records Scheduling and appointments Computer and keyboarding skills Veterinary office management Communication and client relations Veterinary ethics and legal issues Section 2 : Veterinary animal production. Dog breed identification and production management Cat breed identification and production management Avian breed identification and production management Pocket pet health and production management Rabbit identification and production management Reptile and amphibian breed identification and production management Ornamental fish identification and production management Wildlife management and rehabilitation Zoo and exotic animal production management Laboratory animal and research animal management Beef and dairy cattle breed identification and production management Equine breed identification and production management Draft animal breed identification and production management Swine breed identification and production management Sheep breed identification and production management Goat breed identification and production management Poultry breed identification and production management Aquaculture identification and production management Section 3 : General anatomy and disease processes. The structure of living things The musculoskeletal system The digestive system Circulatory system The respiratory system The endocrine system The renal system Reproductive system The immune system The nervous system The sensory system Animal nutrition Microbiology and parasitology as disease processes Section 4 : Clinical procedures. Animal behavior Basic veterinary restraint and handling procedures Veterinary safety Veterinary sanitation and aseptic technique The physical examination and patient history Examination procedures Hospital procedures Grooming procedures Veterinary assisting procedures Laboratory procedures Radiology procedures Pharmacy procedures Surgical assisting procedures Appendixes. AVMA accredited veterinary schools AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs Wildlife services and resources Glossary Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications provides a well-rounded, complete approach to learning the skills required in the field of veterinary assisting. Beginning with basic skills such as veterinary medical terminology and office procedures, the book progresses to more advanced skills such as nursing care and radiology. There is a section on animal production and management covering companion animals, large animals, and exotic animals. Clinical scenarios are provided in each chapter to help demonstrate application of the skills to real world practice. An online companion is available with additional tools such as exercises and study keys. - Publisher. Presents an approach to learn the skills required in the field of veterinary assisting. Beginning with basic skills such as veterinary medical terminology and office procedures, this book progresses to advanced skills such as nursing care and radiology. It also contains a section on animal production and management.
