Bassert, Joanna M and Thomas, John A.

McCurnin's clinical textbook for veterinary technicians / Clinical textbook for veterinary technicians [edited by] Joanna M. Bassert, John A. Thomas. - 8th ed. - St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2014. - xvii, 1477 pages color illustrations 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to veterinary technology : its laws and ethics / Veterinary practice management / Veterinary medical records / Occupational health and safety in veterinary hospitals / Animal behavior / Restraint and handling of animals / History and physical examination / Preventive health programs / Small animal nutrition / Large animal nutrition / Animal reproduction (theriogenology) / Hematology and cytology / Clinical chemistry, serology, and urinalysis / Parasitology / Clinical microbiology / Diagnostic imaging / Basic necropsy procedures / Diagnostic sampling and therapeutic techniques / Small animal medical nursing / Large animal medical nursing / Neonatal care of the puppy, kitten, and foal / Care of birds, reptiles, and small mammals / Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and alternative medical nursing / Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine / Emergency and critical care nursing / Wound management and bandaging / Pharmacology and pharmacy / Pain management / Veterinary anesthesia / Surgical instruments and aseptic technique / Surgical assistance and suture material / Small animal surgical nursing / Large animal surgical nursing / Veterinary dentistry / Geriatric and hospice care : supporting the aged and dying patient / The human-animal bond, bereavement, and euthanasia / Joanna M. Bassert, Teresa Lazo, and Monica M. Tighe -- Karen E. Felsted -- Joanna M Bassert -- Philip J. Seibert, Jr. -- Valarie V. Tynes -- Karen Todd-Jenkins [and others] -- Mark Rondeau and Elizabeth A. Hanie -- Carolyn J. Hammer [and others] -- Craig Datz -- Tanja M. Hess and Shawn L. Archibeque -- Walter R. Threlfall -- Maxey L. Wellman and M. Judith Radin -- M. Judith Radin and Maxey L. Wellman -- Sara-Louise Roberts Newcomer and Charles M. Hendrix -- Sara D. Lawhon -- Lorrie Gaschen -- Thomas J. Van Winkle and Perry L. Habecker -- Harold Davis [and others] -- Kathianne Komurek -- Amy I. Bentz [and others] -- Margret L. Casal and Amy I. Bentz -- Thomas N. Tully, Jr. -- Laurie McCauley and Christine Jurek -- Courtney Beiter [and others] -- Ann M. Peruski [and others] -- Bianca F. Hettlich and Daniel J. Burba -- Katrina R. Viviano -- Nancy Shaffran and Tamara Grubb -- John A. Thomas and Phillip Lerche -- James A. Perry, William T.N. Culp, and Daniel J. Burba -- William T.N. Culp and Daniel J. Burba -- Loretta J. Bubenik-Angapen -- Colin F. Mitchell -- John R. Lewis and Bonnie R. Miller -- Karen Todd-Jenkins and Amy I. Bentz -- Joseph Taboada and Stephanie W. Johnson.

9781437726800 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1437726801 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Veterinary medicine.
Veterinary nursing.
Veterinary Medicine.
Animal Diseases--nursing.
Animal Technicians.

SF745 / .C625 2014

636.089

SF 745