{"product_id":"9780323290357","title":"Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eCovering the role of the veterinary technician in large-animal care, \u003cb\u003eLarge Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 2nd Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprovides a comprehensive guide to large-animal clinical diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures. Not only does this book show why and how each procedure is performed, but it shows the vet tech’s role in preparing for, assisting in, and following up on each one. Coverage of herd health care helps you understand the essentials of behavior and handling, safety, breeds, vaccination schedules, and common parasites. This edition adds case studies and clinical applications in each chapter, and a new section with an overview on livestock management. Written by educator and horse stable owner Kristin Holtgrew-Bohling, this book helps you pass your boards and gain certification, and can also be used as an on-the-job reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA focus on the veterinary technician's role\u003c\/b\u003e includes a description of each procedure in terms of the vet tech's responsibilities, explaining why and how the procedure is performed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-color photographs and line drawings\u003c\/b\u003e show restraint, bandaging, physical examination techniques, and diagnostic procedures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA practical approach\u003c\/b\u003e makes this text useful in classes and in clinical situations, so veterinary technicians, acting under instructions of veterinarians, can plan and follow through on procedures and treatment regimens for large animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProper medical terminology and common\/layperson terminology are both used\u003c\/b\u003e, helping you communicate effectively with clients and with other professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAVMA accreditation\u003c\/b\u003e is promoted through coverage of the essential large animal-related tasks in the CVTEA \u003ci\u003eManual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew section on the livestock industry\u003c\/b\u003e provides a wider background of herd health care so you can better understand the practices, procedures, and decisions of large animal veterinary medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew section on llamas and alpacas\u003c\/b\u003e helps you understand the health and maintenance of these increasingly popular domestic animals -- in the U.S., there are more than 12,000 alpaca herds and 25,000 llama owners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on husbandry\u003c\/b\u003e demonstrates how everyday housing and feeding affect care of common large animal diseases, including client education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAddition of case studies and clinical applications to each chapter\u003c\/b\u003e helps you develop skills such as good history taking, decision making, and thinking on your feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoverage of herd health care\u003c\/b\u003e includes behavior and handling, safety, breeds, vaccination schedules, and common parasites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVet Tech Threads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e focus your learning with learning objectives, key terms, chapter outlines, and \u003ci\u003eTechnician Notes.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOther added coverage\u003c\/b\u003e includes photos of breeds and vaccination and parasite tables.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103574900976,"sku":"9780323290357","price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323290357_p0.jpg?v=1763682858","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323290357","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}