Author: Ann Wortinger Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118811089 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 270
Book Description
Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, Second Edition offers a thorough update and significant expansion of this easy-to-use introduction to veterinary nutrition and diet, with broader species coverage, a new section on nutritional management of disease, and many new chapters. • Provides a complete reference to veterinary nutrition, from the fundamentals to feeding companion animals of any age and health status • Adds information on nutrition in birds, small mammals, and horses to the existing dog and cat coverage • • Presents a new section on managing disease through nutrition, with 10 new disease chapters • Offers additional new chapters on nutritional calculations, types of pet foods, raw food diets, additives and preservatives, nutrition myths, nutritional support, and assisted feeding • Includes access to a companion website with case studies, review questions and answers, and the figures from the book in PowerPoint
Author: Ann Wortinger Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118688449 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 323
Book Description
Nutrition for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses serves an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition and also a guide to monitoring the nutritional needs of patients in daily practice. Students will benefit from the clear and consistent approach to basic principles of nutrition. Practicing technicians and nurses will appreciate the practical applications and techniques for managing the nutritional needs of both sick and healthy patients and guidance for educating clients. Focusing on the unique interests of technicians and nurses, the book is not only relevant and technical but also understandable and usable.
Author: Ann Wortinger Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119861055 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 516
Book Description
Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses A fully updated edition of the student-friendly guide to veterinary nutrition Diet and nutrition are essential aspects of veterinary care. Proper care and feeding of companion animals can improve health outcomes and help to prevent disease. Meeting the altered dietary needs of a sick animal can facilitate recovery and improve quality of life. For veterinary technicians, nurses, and other veterinary practitioners, a working knowledge of companion animal nutrition is an essential component of overall patient care. Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the key concepts and elements of veterinary nutrition. With detailed coverage of the fundamentals of veterinary nutrition in addition to the nutritional management for many common small animal diseases, the third edition incorporates all the essentials of veterinary nutrition and dietary management for veterinary patients of any age or health status. Readers of the third edition of Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses will also find: Fourteen new chapters, plus additional species in some chapters An added section on prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics End-of-chapter summaries with multiple-choice questions and case reviews to facilitate use in the classroom Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is ideal for all veterinary technician students, working veterinary technicians, nurses, and students working towards specialty certification in veterinary nutrition.
Author: Mandy Fults Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119557208 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1220
Book Description
The revised and expanded new edition of this classic reference to daily skills used by veterinary technicians Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline provides rapid access to the information veterinary technicians need in clinical practice. With an easy-to-use tabular format, the book covers diagnostic and patient care skills, diseases and conditions, preventive care, anatomy, anesthesia, and all other major areas of veterinary technician education and training. Chapters written by experienced veterinary specialists integrate charts, tables, and concise explanatory text to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information. Focusing on practical skills and knowledge, the fourth edition features extensively revised material incorporating the latest developments, evidence-based guidelines, and best practices in veterinary medicine. Brand-new chapters describe licensure and certifications in veterinary technology and discuss nursing theory and science and its relation to veterinary nursing. Expanded and updated coverage includes novel therapeutics in dermatology, vaccination standards, pain assessment and management, stress-free handling and nursing care strategies, RECOVER CPR guidelines, and more. Equally useful in the classroom and in the clinic, this popular quick-reference guide: Provides new and updated content, including coverage of advancements in diagnostic capabilities and of pharmacologic agents used in treatment and management of disease states Contains hundreds of clear illustrations and high-quality photographs Includes a comprehensive table of contents in each chapter Features a companion website with forms and worksheets, self-review questions, vocabulary flashcards, links to online resources, and PowerPoint slides Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide: Canine and Feline, Fourth Edition remains an invaluable resource for both student and practicing veterinary technicians and nurses of all skill and experience levels.
Author: Linda Merrill Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781119800316 Category : Languages : en Pages : 600
Book Description
Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 2e is the new edition of the first comprehensive resource on internal medicine written for the veterinary technician. This textbook fills a large information gap by providing a small animal internal medicine resource and reference for the veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist. Organized by body system, each chapter discusses pertinent diseases, from clinical signs, diagnostic testing, pharmacology, prevalence to treatment options and nursing considerations, and clinical procedures. This book offers both a thorough grounding in the foundations of internal medicine for early career veterinary students, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, veterinary technician practitioners, those studying for specialty certification, and detailed, advanced information suitable for experienced veterinary technicians and nurses. Volume highlights include: - Aim of the text is to fill a large information gap by providing a small animal internal medicine resource and reference for the veterinary technician and veterinary technician specialist - Logically organized by diseases relating to body system, with both basic and advanced information in each chapter - Presents new topics coverage in this new edition as veterinary internal medicine and disease research is continually evolving and advancing - Bolsters content with addition of a chapter on the pancreas and associated disease processes and overview chapters, similar to neurology, for cardiology and oncology - Scope of this book is to provide material above and beyond what the technician learns in school and to provide material above and beyond what the technician is exposed to in practice - A handy textbook during the working day, both for in-depth study of unfamiliar diagnoses or as a general reference for more common disorders of a body system - Serves as a primary resource and reference study guide for all things related to small animal internal medicine for the veterinary technician or technician specialist - This textbook will continue to be the recommended book and resource for the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT) - This text is pitched primarily at the veterinary technician practitioner level, including some programs of veterinary technology where the text is a useful student resource, e.g. San Juan''s Veterinary technology program, Kara Burn''s Nutrition management courses - Only valuable text with this objective and scope on the market for veterinary nurses and technicians The veterinary market continues to go digital and additional online resources like more images illustrating clinical signs and procedures is included in the second edition, along with images, videos, checklist for procedures - lab, imaging, biopsy, etc., pull lists for procedures, critical thinking lists, client education, video clips, and additional images. New for the second edition is expanded glossary for each section. Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, nurses, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam. This text is a group effort provided by VTS in small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, anesthesia and emergency and critical care veterinary technician specialists who are subject matter experts in their fields. The VTS is teamed with veterinarians and diplomates of ACVIM.
Author: Robin Saar Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119862604 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 389
Book Description
Comprehensive resource providing holistic coverage of the effect of body microbiomes on the health status of dogs and cats Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition offers new perspective on the prevention and treatment of common health conditions in dogs and cats that arise from or result in dysbiosis of the body’s microbiomes, along with providing alternative first-line solutions of utilizing nutrients—less invasive procedures in comparison to prescription drugs to treat dysbiosis in the body’s microbiomes. This practical manual guides the reader through body systems that are commonly influenced by the microbiota in the microbiomes as well as accompanying dietary recommendations. Initially, an overview of the body’s microbiome including common terminology and functions of microbiomes precede the chapters on development of the body’s microbiomes and factors influencing their diversity and density. The following three sections provide readers with a different perspective of commonly observed health conditions by focusing on the state of the microbiome and how the condition may be prevented and/or treated with the use of nutrients. Written by a highly qualified author with significant experience in the field, Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition includes information on sample topics such as: Results of research on alternative diets and emerging ingredients’ effect on the microbiomes and how to have the discussions with pet parents Nutrition focused calculations, feeding directions, and templates for history, and recommendation for follow-up conversations with pet parents Factors affecting the diversity and density of the microbiomes, such as genetics, age, sex, environment, stress, antibiotic therapy, and nutrition Integumentary microbiomes, covering the skin's microbiome, dysfunctional barrier syndrome, atopy (atopic dermatitis), and key nutritional factors Small Animal Microbiomes and Nutrition is an essential resource for students completing companion animal health courses in two- and four-year programs, particularly those in veterinary technology, veterinary technician, and animal health technology diplomas and degrees, and it is also highly useful for students in other veterinary and animal science focused programs. Additionally, this book is essential in veterinary practices as a reference guide to support the transition into the utilization of microbiome medicine.
Author: Lowell Ackerman Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119540704 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 1106
Book Description
A practical guide to identifying risks in veterinary patients and tailoring their care accordingly Pet-specific care refers to a practice philosophy that seeks to proactively provide veterinary care to animals throughout their lives, aiming to keep pets healthy and treat them effectively when disease occurs. Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a practical guide for putting the principles of pet-specific care into action. Using this approach, the veterinary team will identify risks to an individual animal, based on their particular circumstances, and respond to these risks with a program of prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve health outcomes in pets and the satisfaction of their owners. The book combines information on medicine and management, presenting specific guidelines for appropriate medical interventions and material on how to improve the financial health of a veterinary practice in the process. Comprehensive in scope, and with expert contributors from around the world, the book covers pet-specific care prospects, hereditary and non-hereditary considerations, customer service implications, hospital and hospital team roles, and practice management aspects of pet-specific care. It also reviews specific risk factors and explains how to use these factors to determine an action plan for veterinary care. This important book: Offers clinical guidance for accurately assessing risks for each patient Shows how to tailor veterinary care to address a patient’s specific risk factors Emphasizes prevention, early detection, and treatment Improves treatment outcomes and provides solutions to keep pets healthy and well Written for veterinarians, technicians and nurses, managers, and customer service representatives, Pet-Specific Care for the Veterinary Team offers a hands-on guide to taking a veterinary practice to the next level of care.
Author: Linda Merrill Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118318250 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 560
Book Description
Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is the first comprehensive resource on internal medicine written for the veterinary technician. Organized by body system, each chapter discusses pertinent diseases, from clinical signs, diagnostic testing, and prevalence to treatment options and nursing considerations. Published in association with the Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians, this book offers both a thorough grounding in the foundations of internal medicine for students and new veterinary technicians and detailed, advanced information suitable for experienced veterinary technicians. Coverage includes an overview of neurological disorders and discussion of the surgical, emergency, and nursing considerations for each condition. This complete reference, which includes a companion website with quizzes, images, and video clips, is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam.
Author: Heather Prendergast Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 0323759882 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 642
Book Description
Prepare for VTNE success! Review Questions and Answers for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition provides 5,000 VTNE-style questions that have been reviewed and updated to reflect the latest changes to the Veterinary Technician National Examination. The book begins with multiple-choice questions on basic knowledge, including anatomy and physiology, hospital management, calculations, and terminology. It continues with a Q&A review of core subjects such as pharmacology, surgical nursing, laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging, and pain management. Written by veterinary technology educator Heather Prendergast, this review includes an Evolve website allowing you to create customized, timed practice exams that mirror the VTNE experience. More than 5,000 multiple-choice questions are rigorously reviewed, mirror the type of questions found on the VTNE, and are designed to test factual knowledge, reasoning skills, and clinical judgment. Detailed rationales are included in the print text and on the Evolve website, reinforcing student knowledge and providing the reasoning behind answers. Organization of the book into primary subject areas reflects the latest version of the VTNE. Customized exam generator on Evolve offers a simulated test-taking experience with customized practice tests and timed practice exams with instant feedback and extended rationales. NEW! More than 200 new questions are added to this edition.
Author: Kara M. Burns Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119565316 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
A fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum The newly revised Second Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. The book is thoroughly updated to reflect cutting-edge advances in veterinary practice and includes a new chapter on laboratory considerations and an updated chapter on avian and exotics covering popular exotic pets. Readers get access to an expanded companion website that offers teaching PowerPoints, homework assignments, self-assessment tests and quizzes, multiple-choice questions, teaching activities, breed study guides, and instructional video clips. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant also includes: A thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants, including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine Comprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems Practical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language In-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is the ideal resource for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants studying for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam, as well as practicing veterinary assistants seeking a one-stop resource that includes up-to-date information on topics such as restraint, behavior, nutrition, anatomy, and laboratory considerations. It is also useful for veterinary technology students in introductory courses.
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