McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians

Deals with the field of veterinary technology. This book includes sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals that embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios you may encounter in future practice.

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Considered a fundamental text in the field of veterinary technology, McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians is back in its 7th edition and better than ever! Written by veterinarians, including many board-certified specialists, and veterinary technicians who understand the vet tech curriculum, this text is full of everything you'll need to know in your practice. Sections on small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals embrace every aspect of the veterinary field, while case presentations of actual patient situations link information to relevant, real-life scenarios you may encounter in future practice. Get it all with this extensive and practical text essential to the veterinary technician profession!

Full color photos bring concepts to life and emphasize the role of the vet tech.
Vet Tech Threads offer helpful pedagogical aids such as introductions, suggested readings, boxed Technician Notes, learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms.
Large animal care integrated throughout the book with medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, and more.
Step-by-step instructions and photographs makes information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations.
A companion workbook is available separately to help you master and apply key concepts and procedures with multiple choice questions, matching exercises, photo quizzes, labeling exercises, crossword puzzles, and more.
Birds, reptiles, and small mammals chapter keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets.
Chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician.



NEW! Chapter on fluid therapy and transfusion medicine, a critical aspect of veterinary technology.
NEW! Introduction to the concept of the Technician Practice Model ensures that excellent nursing care is provided to each and every patient.
NEW! Added content on electrocardiography included in the Emergency Nursing chapter.