Tasks for the veterinary assistant

"Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is the definitive, practical guide to the vital skills and techniques used in daily practice--bringing together all the information necessary to succeed as a veterinary assistant in one reader-friendly volume. Now in its fourth edition, this classic text has been completely revised to adopt a concise approach to learning that is ideally suited for modern readers. More and improved images, streamlined chapters, and easily-referenced key topics help readers understand the important aspects of real-world practice. Updated chapters cover infectious disease protocols, clinical procedures, and patient care and management. New chapters cover exam and treatment room skills, and present information on small animals, laboratory animals, and large animals. Tasks for the Veterinary Assistants continues to be the definitive text for trainee and practicing veterinary assistants in clinical, laboratory, or research settings"--

Revised edition of: Tasks for the veterinary assistant / Paula Pattengale, Teresa Sonsthagen. Third edition. 2014.

Professional conduct and foundation skills -- Laws, policies, and OSHA standards affecting veterinary practice -- Veterinary business protocols -- Facility and equipment maintenance -- cleaning for disease control -- Anatomy and physiology -- Introduction to animals -- Feeds and feeding -- Restraint of animals -- Knots and ropes -- Management of hospitalized and boarding pets -- Clinical techniques -- Laboratory skills -- Pharmacy skills -- Surgical room skills -- Dental skills for the veterinary assistant -- Diagnostic imaging and endoscopy.