Veterinary Assisting Fundamentals and Applications

Author : Beth Vanhorn

9781305499218

896 Pages Hardcover

2nd Edition | Previous Editions: 2011

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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 proce... more

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The text's expansive coverage includes all aspects of veterinary career fields, including small animal, large animal and exotic animal sections under one complete cover.

Ideal for high school and adult education programs alike, this valuable teaching resource equips students with details on tasks p... more

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Thorough, comprehensive and completely up to date, Vanhorn's VETERINARY ASSISTING: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Second Edition, is designed in accordance with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) model curriculum for veterinary a... more

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Beth Vanhorn

Beth Vanhorn, AS, is a certified veterinary technician with more than 20 years of professional experience. When hired by the Dauphin County Technical School in 2005, she hit the ground running by outlining a curriculum for the Veterinary Assistant Program. In addition, she is the instructor for its NAVTA/AVA-accredited Adult Education Veterinary Assistant Program. Since 2012, she also has served as a full-time Practice Manager and CVT in a Banfield Pet Hospital.

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Table of Contents

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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