Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician: A Comprehensive Guide

Authored by Bonnie Ballard and Ryan Cheek, this fourth edition of Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is a thorough and accessible introduction to exotic animal practice, specifically designed for veterinary technicians in classroom and clinical settings. This comprehensive textbook covers a wide range of exotic species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, exotic companion mammals, and wildlife.

Comprehensive Coverage of Exotic Animal Medicine

The book provides in-depth discussions on anatomy, restraint, common diseases, radiology, anesthesia and analgesia, clinical skills, surgical assisting, and parasitology. New updates in this edition include chapters on critical care feeding of exotic companion mammals, reptile infectious diseases, and exotic animal rehabilitation.

Enhanced Learning with Visual Aids

This edition features full-color photos, including radiographs, to aid in understanding complex concepts. A companion website offers review questions and images from the book in PowerPoint format, making it an invaluable resource for veterinary technician students and professionals.

Key Topics Covered

• Herpetoculture and reproduction, including captive bred versus wild caught, quarantining, methods of sex determination, and reproductive behavior
• Criteria to determine water quality for fish, including pH, oxygen, temperature, chlorine and chloramine, and salinity
• Clinical techniques for degus, including oral (PO), subcutaneous (SC), intramuscular (IM), intraperitoneal (IP), catheter placement, and wound management
• The role of the veterinary technician in wildlife rehabilitation, covering clinical protocols, intake procedures, ethical considerations, and choosing treatment routes

Essential Reference for Veterinary Technicians

Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician is an indispensable resource for veterinary technician students, as well as veterinary technicians working in an exotic practice or considering adding exotic patients to their small animal practice.

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 4th edition

Publication Date: March 5, 2024

Language: English