McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Prepare for all the duties of a veterinary technician! <b>McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11^th Edition, </b>covers every aspect of veterinary technology, including the care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. <i>Procedure </i>boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. The cornerstone text in vet tech education, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE^®) and in clinical practice.<ul><li><b>NEW! Updated and additional images</b> visually reinforce comprehension and show you step-by-step how to perform dozens of procedures, while making information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations</li><li><b>UPDATED! Completely reviewed and updated material</b> throughout covers all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum</li><li><b>NEW! <i>Put Into Practice</i> notes</b> highlight essential information for effective clinical practice.</li><li><b>Case presentations</b> provide real-life scenarios that allow you to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills</li><li><b><i>Technician Note</i></b><b> boxes and <i>Procedure</i> boxes</b> call attention to information relating to the role and responsibilities of the veterinary technician</li><li><b>Large animal care</b> <b>content</b> addresses medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual <i>Large Animal Medical Nursing</i> chapter</li><li><b>Dedicated chapter on birds, reptiles, and small mammals</b> presents up-to-date content on care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets</li><li><b>Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology</b> offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of the technician</li><li><b>Learning objectives</b> in each chapter help you focus your time on mastering the most important content</li></ul>