Learn how to confidently care for small animal patients with Taylor's Small Animal Clinical Techniques, 3rd Edition. Filled with more than 60 of the most common procedures performed by veterinary technicians and assistants, this highly visual guide helps you easily master the diagnostic and therapeutic clinical techniques that are essential to small animal practice. Each procedure uses clear step-by-step instructions to walk you through the purpose, indications, contraindications and concerns, complications, special anatomy, equipment, restraint, and procedure techniques. This new edition also features a new chapter on physical examination, all-new physical examination procedure videos, and updated images throughout the text. And as with previous editions, Taylor's companion online learning modules will further hone your ability to logically think through procedures and properly perform skills.-- Publisher's website.

Includes index.

1. Physical Examination -- 2. Venous Blood Collection -- 3. Arterial Blood Collection -- 4. Injection Techniques -- 5. Vascular Access Techniques -- 6. Dermatologic Techniques -- 7. Ear Examination -- 8. Ocular Techniques -- 9. Respiratory System Techniques -- 10. Pericardiocentesis -- 11. Gastrointestinal System Techniques -- 12. Urinary System Techniques -- 13. Vaginal Cytology -- 14. Bone Marrow Collection -- 15. Arthrocentesis -- 16. Neurologic Examination -- 17. Cerebrospinal Fluid Collection -- 18. Tests to Assess Clotting.