This fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology is, written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists and veterinary technicians. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles and small mammals, along with case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios encountered in actual practice.

Revised edition of: Clinical textbook for veterinary technicians / Dennis M. McCurnin, Joanna M. Bassert. 6th ed. 2006.

An Introduction to Veterinary Technology. Veterinary technology, an overview ; Laws, regulations, and ethics ; Veterinary practice management ; Computer applications in veterinary practice ; Medical records ; Occupational health and safety in veterinary hospitals. -- Patient Management and Nutrition. Restraint and handling of animals ; History and physical examination ; Preventive health programs ; Neonatal care of the puppy, kitten, and foal ; Animal behavior ; Small animal nutrition ; Large animal nutrition ; Animal reproduction ; Care of birds, reptiles, and small mammals. -- Clinical Sciences. Clinical pathology ; Parasitology ; Clinical microbiology ; Diagnostic imaging. -- Medical Nursing. Diagnostic sampling and therapeutic techniques ; Small animal medical nursing ; Large animal medical nursing ; Nursing concepts in alternative medicine ; Physical therapy and rehabilitation. -- Pharmacology and Anesthesia. Pharmacology and pharmacy ; Pain management ; Veterinary anesthesia. -- Surgical Nursing. Surgical instruments and aseptic technique ; Surgical assistance and suture material ; Small animal surgical nursing ; Large animal surgical nursing ; Dentistry and oral surgery. -- Emergency and Critical Care. Emergency nursing ; Wound healing, wound management, and bandaging ; Toxicology. -- End of Life. Veterinary oncology ; Geriatric and hospice care: supporting the aged and dying patient ; The human-animal bond, bereavement, and euthanasia ; Basic necropsy procedures.