Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition

Get an in-depth understanding of the vet tech’s role and responsibilities in large animal care with this comprehensive guide! Written by expert clinician and vet tech educator Kristin Holtgrew-Bohling, this 5th edition of Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians is an ideal study tool for veterinary technician students preparing for the VTNE and everyday practice.

Comprehensive Coverage of Large Animal Care

This book provides specifically tailored content to meet the needs of veterinary technician students, covering essential large animal-related tasks as outlined in the CVTEA Manual of Accreditation for Veterinary Technology Programs. This comprehensive coverage prepares you to pass the Veterinary Technology National Exam (VTNE) with confidence.

Step-by-Step Procedures and Practical Guidance

The “how-to” chapters within each species section examine husbandry, clinical procedures, surgical procedures, and common diseases, enabling veterinary technicians to plan and follow through on procedures and treatment regimens for large animals under the instructions of veterinarians.

Enhanced Learning Features

• Full-color photographs and line drawings show step-by-step procedures in areas such as restraint, bandaging, physical examination techniques, and diagnostic procedures.
• Coverage of husbandry and breeds demonstrates how day-to-day housing and feeding affect the care of many large animal diseases, and helps provide quality client education.
• Livestock Industry section provides an overview of safety and handling, reproduction, and nutrition, enhancing understanding of practices, procedures, and decisions in large animal veterinary medicine.
• Learning features, including case studies, clinical applications, key terms, chapter outlines, learning objectives, and Technician Notes, promote critical thinking and decision making.

New and Updated Content

• Coverage of animal care in small-scale and hobby farm settings, fear-free care, and IV catheter maintenance.
• Updated information on illegal drugs, remote delivery devices, nutrition, and environmental enrichment for each species.
• Carcass removal information, breeding soundness exam information for bulls, poisonous plants and other toxins, needle disposal and broken needle guidelines, sedation protocols, and dehydration tables for calves.
• Updated images, case studies, step-by-step procedures, disease information, and terminology ensure the most current information.
• Updated test questions and chapter quizzes on the Evolve website facilitate studying, reviewing, and remembering difficult subject matter.

Book Details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Edition: 5th edition
• Publication Date: October 12, 2023
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 1152
• ISBN-10: 0323877885
• ISBN-13: 978-0323877886