McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (Spiral bound)

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Veterinary Nursing & Technology****2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner**Prepare for all the duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition, covers every aspect of veterinary technology, including the care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure 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. NEW! Updated and additional images 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 UPDATED! Completely reviewed and updated material throughout covers all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum NEW! Put Into Practice notes highlight essential information for effective clinical practice Case presentations provide real-life scenarios that allow you to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills Technician Note boxes and Procedure boxes call attention to information relating to the role and responsibilities of the veterinary technician Large animal care content addresses medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual Large Animal Medical Nursing chapter Dedicated chapter on birds, reptiles, and small mammals presents up-to-date content on care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of the technician Learning objectives in each chapter help you focus your time on mastering the most important content

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Publisher: Elsevier

Author: Samples DHSc MPH BS AAS RVT, Oreta M.

ISBN-13: 9780323936514

Page Count: 1312

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