Name: Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications
ISBN: 9781305499218

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Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications

VETERINARY ASSISTING FUNDAMENT ALS AND APPLICATIONS

Veterinary Technology

Animal Science

Veterinary Science

Agriculture

CTE - Agriculture & Animal Sciences

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B2B & B2C

Designed in accordance with NAVTA-AVA model curriculum, Vanhorn's VETERINARY ASSISTING: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, 2ND EDITION, offers a well-rounded, comprehensive approach to learning the skills needed in today's field. The book begins with basic veterinary medical terminology and office procedures before progressing to more advanced skills such as nursing care and radiology. The section on animal production and management covers companion animals, large animals and exotic animals, while a separate section focuses on general anatomy and physiology of each body system, along with related disease processes. Clinical scenarios vividly illustrate how chapter concepts apply in real-world practice. In addition, the MindTap digital platform propels your students from memorization to mastery and gives you complete control of your course.

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Section I: PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND CLIENT RELATIONS.
1. Veterinary Medical Terminology and Abbreviations. 
2. Medical Records.
3. Scheduling Appointments and Computer Applications.
4. Veterinary Careers. 
5. Communication and Client Relations.
6. Veterinary Ethics and Legal Issues.
7. Veterinary Safety and Aseptic Techniques.
Section II: VETERINARY ANIMAL PRODUCTION.
8. Dog Breed Identification and Production Management.
9. Cat Breed Identification and Production Management.
10. Avian Breed Identification and Production Management.
11. Pocket Pet Identification and Production Management.
12. Rabbit Breed Identification and Production Management.
13. Reptile and Amphibian Identification and Production Management.
14. Ornamental Fish and Aquaculture Identification and Production Management.
15. Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife Identification and Production Management.
16. Laboratory and Animal Research Identification and Production Management.
17. Beef and Dairy Cattle Breed Identification and Production Management.
18. Equine and Draft Breed Identification and Production Management.
19. Swine Breed Identification and Production Management.
20. Sheep Breed Identification and Production Management.
21. Goat Breed Identification and Production Management.
22. Poultry Breed Identification and Production Management.
Section III: GENERAL ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY AND DISEASE PROCESSES.
23. The Structure of Living Things.
24. The Musculoskeletal System.
25. The Digestive System.
26. The Circulatory System. 
27. The Respiratory System.
28. The Endocrine System.
29. The Renal System.
30. The Reproductive System. 
31. The Immune System.
32. The Nervous System.
33. The Sensory System.
34. Animal Nutrition.
35. Microbiology and Parasitology as Disease Processes.
Section IV: CLINICAL PROCEDURES.
36. Basic Veterinary Restraint and Handling Procedures.
37. Physical Examination Procedures and Patient History. 
38. Veterinary Assistant Procedures.
39. Laboratory Procedures. 
40. Radiology and Imaging Procedures. 
41. Pharmacy Procedures.
42. Surgical Assisting Procedures.

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