McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians PDF
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McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians NINTH EDITION Joanna M. Bassert, VMD Program Director and Professor Program of Veterinary Technology Manor College Jenkintown, Pennsylvania Angela D. Beal, DVM Program Director Veterinary Technology Vet Tech Institute at Bradford School Columbus, Ohio Oreta M. Samples, BS, RVT, MPH, DHSc Lecturer–Veterinary Technology Program Coordinator–MPH Program Department of Veterinary Science and Public Health Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, Georgia Table of Contents Cover image Title Page Copyright Dedication Contributors Reviewers Preface Key Features New Features Organization The Learning Package Support Acknowledgments How to Use This Learning Package Textbook Features Student Workbook Evolve Website Additional Resources Part 1 Veterinary Technology: An Overview 1 Introduction to Veterinary Technology Introduction History of Veterinary Technology The Veterinary Technician Today Education The Veterinary Technician National Examination The Profession of Veterinary Technology Terminology and the Veterinary Health Care Team Professionalism Professional Organizations and Acronyms Professional Ethics Profession-Related Laws and Regulations Additional Laws Governing Veterinary Practice Recommended Readings 2 Veterinary Practice Management Introduction Types of Veterinary Practices Typical Employee Positions Practice Facilities and Workflow Clients and Client Services Management of the Veterinary Practice Summary References Recommended Readings 3 Veterinary Medical Records Introduction Functions of the Medical Record Medical and Legal Requirements Format of Veterinary Medical Records Components of the Problem-Oriented Veterinary Medical Record Management of Paper Medical Records Management of Electronic Medical Records Management of Ambulatory Practice Records Recommended Readings Related Associations 4 Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals Introduction Safety General Workplace Hazards Medical and Animal-Related Hazards A Dirty Mouth? Precautions for Dentistry Operations Radiology Anesthesia Compressed Gases Sharps and Medical Waste Hazardous Drugs and Pharmacy Operations Internet Resources/Recommended Reading Part 2 Patient Management and Nutrition 5 Animal Behavior Introduction—Why Behavior? The Technician's Role in Behavior Counseling Technician Specialists in Behavior Taking a Behavior-Specific History Learning and Animal Behavior Modification Preventing Behavior Problems Canine Feline Equine Cattle and Small Ruminants References Recommended Readings 6 Restraint and Handling of Animals Introduction Indications for Restraint Canine Restraint Feline Restraint Restraining Dogs and Cats for Specific Procedures Introduction to Equine Restraint Capture and Restraint of Cattle Capture and Restraint of Swine Capture and Restraint of Small Ruminants Capture and Restraint of Avian and Exotic Species Restraint of Small Mammals Handling and Restraint of Reptiles Recommended Readings 7 History and Physical Examination History and Physical Examination of Small Animals History and Physical Examination of Large Animals Recommended Readings 8 Preventive Health Programs Introduction Preventive Health Programs for Dogs and Cats Preventive Health Program for Horses Preventive Health Programs for Livestock Species Summary Recommended Readings 9 Companion Animal Nutrition Feeding Healthy Dogs and Cats Recommended Readings 10 Large Animal Nutrition Introduction Nutrients Dairy Cattle Beef Cattle Sheep Swine Horses References Recommended Readings 11 Animal Reproduction Introduction Overview of Female Reproduction Overview of Male Reproduction Canine Reproduction Feline Reproduction Equine Reproduction Bovine Reproduction Ovicaprine (Sheep and Goats) Reproduction Camelid Reproduction Breeding Soundness Examination of the Male Breeding Soundness Examination of the Female Recommended Readings Part 3 Clinical Sciences 12 Hematology and Cytology Introduction Hematology Coagulation Testing Cytology Recommended Readings 13 Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis
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