Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant - Softcover

Burns, Kara M.; Renda-Francis, Lori

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470959266 ISBN 13: 9780470959268

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2014

Synopsis

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs.  Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA, the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills.  Specifically tailored for veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students, the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise, user-friendly approach to the material.

With chapters on medical terminology, clinical skills, office procedures, client communication, and more, the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed.  A companion website offers interactive multiple-choice questions, the figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, breed study guides, and a sample cover letter.  Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam, and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice.

About this title

About the Author

Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), is President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians.

Lori Renda-Francis, BBA, MA, LVT, PhD, is the Veterinary Technology Program Director for Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA

From the Back Cover

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs. Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA, the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills. Specifically tailored to the needs of veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students, the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise, user-friendly approach to the material.

With chapters on medical terminology, clinical skills, office procedures, client communication, and more, the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed. A companion Website offers interactive multiple-choice questions, figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, and a sample cover letter. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice.

• Presents practical, step-by-step coverage of the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assistants
• Serves as a comprehensive review for the Veterinary Assistant certification exam
• Offers complete information using a highly accessible, condensed style and a colorful, easy-to-use layout
• Provides coverage of canine, feline, avian, reptile, and equine patients
• Published in association with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
• Includes access to a companion Website with interactive multiple-choice questions,  figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, and a sample cover letter at www.wiley.com/go/burns/textbookvetassistant

From the Inside Flap

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs. Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA, the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills. Specifically tailored to the needs of veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students, the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise, user-friendly approach to the material.

With chapters on medical terminology, clinical skills, office procedures, client communication, and more, the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed. A companion Website offers interactive multiple-choice questions, figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, and a sample cover letter. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice.

• Presents practical, step-by-step coverage of the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assistants
• Serves as a comprehensive review for the Veterinary Assistant certification exam
• Offers complete information using a highly accessible, condensed style and a colorful, easy-to-use layout
• Provides coverage of canine, feline, avian, reptile, and equine patients
• Published in association with the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA)
• Includes access to a companion Website with interactive multiple-choice questions,  figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, and a sample cover letter at www.wiley.com/go/burns/textbookvetassistant

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470959266
• ISBN 13: 9780470959268
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192