Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant

A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum 

The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant 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.

The  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.

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant also includes:

• A  thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants,  including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in  veterinary medicine
• Comprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems
• Practical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language
• In-depth  examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight  management, body condition scoring, and food assessment

Textbook  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.