This book contains comprehensive coverage of all major content areas studied by veterinary technology students and implemented by veterinary technicians. It is expanded from the first edition with new topics and updated information reflecting the latest improvements in patient care and client interaction. It is especially useful in the education of veterinary technicians as well as a preparation tool for use in studying for veterinary technician credentialing examinations.
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<li>Unique chapters on anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, and orphaned animals that are not found in any other resource of its kind.</li>
<li>Includes comprehensive scope of competencies that reflects today's veterinary practice and the expanded role of the veterinary technician.</li>
<li>Provides numerous and consistent summary boxes and tables that cover important assessment and monitoring parameters, signs and symptoms, and drug data.</li>
<li>Procedures such as blood crossmatching or jugular catheter placement are outlined in a numbered, step-by-step fashion, clearly describing the job functions performed by the veterinary technician.</li>
<li>Color plates in the hematology section in Chapter 11 give readers a reference for identifying abnormalities in blood samples.</li>
<li>Contributors are at the forefront of veterinary technology education.</li>
<li>Learning objectives beginning every chapter set the stage for learning chapter content.</li>
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<li>Expanded chapter on ethical issues in veterinary medicine, career development, the human-animal bond, communication, and development of teamwork skills.</li>
<li>The laboratory procedures chapter has been separated into three new chapters: Hematology and Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry and Serology, and Microbiology, Cytology, and Urinalysis.</li>
<li>Updated wellness testing information and latest vaccination guidelines.</li>
<li>Expanded dentistry chapter.</li>
<li>New illustrations in the restraint chapter.</li>
<li>Totally revised and expanded nutrition chapter.</li>
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Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology

Science & Math

Margi Sirois

Connie M. Han

Agricultural Sciences

Mosby

This combination text and lab manual provides clinically relevant coverage of laboratory animal medicine and procedures. It covers a variety of species, including rats, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, ferrets, nonhuman primates, and in a separate chapter, nontraditional lab animals, such as swine, chinchillas, armadillos, reptiles, amphibians, bats, farm animals, and dogs and cats. Coverage of each species is presented in a consistent format that includes taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, uses in biomedical research, reproduction, behavior, husbandry, restraint and handling, identification methods, injection techniques, medication administration and anesthesia, blood collection, common diseases, and euthanasia. Other key topics include the laboratory setting, regulatory guidelines, and ethical considerations. The lab manual portion of the book features a variety of exercises and observation sheets.
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<li>Comprehensive coverage of a variety of topics such as animal species, the laboratory setting, regulatory guidelines, and ethical considerations prepares readers for a career in laboratory animal medicine</li>
<li>Familiarizes readers with the handling, behavior, nutrition, and lab and treatment procedures for a large variety of common and nontraditional laboratory animals</li>
<li>The consistent organization of each species chapter makes it easy for readers to quickly identify similarities and differences among various laboratory animals</li>
<li>Laboratory exercises are included in a perforated section at the end of the book, allowing users to apply their knowledge and develop job skills</li>
<li>Features a wealth of user-friendly features such as a two-color design, learning objectives, key points, and review questions</li>
<li>Provides detailed information on specific legal and ethical requirements of lab animal care and use, including the ethics of pain management</li>
<li>Convenient boxes and tables provide quick access to important anatomic and physiologic data for each species</li>
<li>Discusses specific uses of each species in biomedical research, providing readers with a perspective on animal use that allows them to explain the benefits of animal use as required by veterinary technology program accreditation procedures</li>
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Laboratory Animal Medicine: Principles and Procedures

Instructors Manual to Accompany Principles & Practice of Veterinary Technology

Elsevier Health Sciences

Now in full color with hundreds of new illustrations, this essential resource covers the broad spectrum of laboratory procedures that technicians need to perform effectively in the practice setting. It presents step-by-step coverage of the basics of all laboratory work-ups ― microbiology, hematology, immunology, parasitology, urinalysis, and cytology ― providing the latest information on the most widely used tests such as complete blood count and immunologic assays.
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<li>Clearly presents the fundamentals of microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, immunology, parasitology, and cytology along with the laboratory procedures used to perform tests in these fields.</li>
<li>Features the latest information on the most widely used tests, including complete blood count, urinalysis, and immunology assays.</li>
<li>Features step-by-step procedure boxes, for quick mastery of essential skills.</li>
<li>Extensive full-color illustrations enhance descriptions of normal and abnormal findings.</li>
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<li>New co-author Margi Sirois is a respected author and renowned speaker on laboratory procedures, particularly clinical pathology.</li>
<li>Now in full-color with hundreds of vivid illustrations that demonstrate key concepts.</li>
<li>New smaller size is more convenient and portable.</li>
<li>Features expanded sections on laboratory safety and quality control, all routine CBC and coagulation tests, serum chemistry tests, electrolyte and endocrine function testing, innate and adaptive immune systems, bone marrow evaluation, and cytology sample collection and handling.</li>
<li>New sections include the formation of blood cells, histograms produced by automated cell counters, bacterial and fungal morphology, microorganisms, molecular diagnostics, radioimmunoassay and fluorescent antibody (FA) testing, the physiology of immunity, and algorithms for the evaluation of cytology samples.</li>
<li>Dozens of new chemistry, hematology, and microbiology boxes and tables synthesize essential information.</li>
<li>Key Points summarize important concepts for quick review.</li>
</ul>

Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

Charles M. Hendrix

Corresponding chapter-by-chapter to Elsevier’s Veterinary Assisting Textbook by Margi Sirois, this Workbook offers exercises and activities to help you master key veterinary assisting concepts and skills. Challenging review questions, engaging case presentations, and practical clinical application activities prepare you for success in the classroom and in clinical practice
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<li>Reinforce your understanding of text content with activities that include:</li> <ul>
<li>Review questions</li> <li>Case presentations</li> <li>Definitions of key terms</li> <li>Comprehension exercises (short essay)</li> <li>Matching questions</li> <li>Illustration labeling and identification</li> <li>Fill-in-the-blank questions</li> <li>Multiple-choice questions</li> </ul>
<ul><li>Clinical applications</li></ul>
</ul>

Workbook for Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook

Medical Books

Veterinary Medicine

Based on NAVTA-approved guidelines, Elsevier’s Veterinary Assisting Textbook by Margi Sirois offers comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in veterinary assisting. You’ll learn about the role of the veterinary assistant and how to perform key responsibilities of the job, including assisting the veterinary technician and the veterinarian by restraining animals, setting up equipment and supplies, cleaning and maintaining practice and laboratory facilities, and feeding and exercising patients.Targeted coverage addresses only those topics that are relevant to veterinary assisting. Authoritative content covers everything you need to know to pass the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) exam and succeed in clinical practice. Authors and contributors are leading experts in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, and veterinary assisting. Full-color format features a wealth of illustrations and photographs that clarify key concepts and enhance learning.

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Reinforce the essential information you need with the Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 6th Edition. Each unit corresponds to a unit in the textbook, with various exercises and test questions that help you focus on key concepts and skills for the veterinary clinic setting. Fill-in-the-blank exercises, lab exercises, crossword puzzles, word searches, photo quizzes, lab forms, specimen pictures, and review questions all help to clarify more challenging concepts.

Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

Learn how to properly handle and care for lab animals and exotic species with Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine, Principles and Procedures, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive resource provides the latest anatomy, physiology, and taxonomy information on a wide variety of species ― including birds, reptiles and amphibians, rats and mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, ferrets, wildlife, woodchucks, armadillos, frogs, and fish. Coverage also includes a number of commonly performed procedures (such as blood collection, medicine administration, and animal husbandry) and in-depth information on housing, restraint, nutrition, common diseases, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Research-related information, including legal and ethical issues surrounding exotic animals being kept as pets, as well as the humane use of animals in research, make this text a must-have resource for any aspiring vet tech or professional who must work with lab animals.
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<li>Comprehensive coverage</li> addresses a wide variety of species (rats, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, ferrets, rabbits, nonhuman primates, swine, chinchillas, armadillos, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, farm animals, and cats and dogs) and covers a wide variety of topics (such as animal species, the laboratory setting, regulatory guidelines, and ethical considerations) to fully prepare students for work with all types of animals.<li>
Consistent organization of each species chapter makes it easy for students to quickly identify similarities and differences among various laboratory animals.</li>
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The latest information on laws and ethics related to lab animal medicine cover the areas of pain management, use, care, and more.</li>
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Review questions at the end of each chapter allow students to assess their knowledge of the material.</li>
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Discussion of specific uses for each species in biomedical research gives students a perspective on animal use that allows them to explain the benefits of animal use as required by veterinary technology program accreditation procedure.</li>
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Boxes and tables list anatomic and physiologic data for each species.</li>
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<li>NEW! Updated design</li> features more high-quality, full-color illustrations and a revised reader-friendly layout with learning objectives and key points to make content easier to follow.</ul>

Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures, 2e

No veterinary technician should be without this pocket-sized reference! Ideal for the clinical setting, Mosby’s Veterinary PDQ, 2nd Edition provides quick access to hundreds of veterinary medicine facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Coverage includes key topics such as pharmacology, math, animal care, common diseases, diagnostic procedures, imaging techniques, parasite identification, urinalysis, blood tests, and other lab work. This full-color, practical guide makes it easy to find the information that is most useful in practice! 
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<li>Easy-to-read charts and tables</li> provide quick access to key information that is commonly used but rarely memorized.<li>
Valuable formulas, conversions, and lab values make it easy to look up the data needed to deliver safe and effective veterinary care.</li>
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Quick-access format is organized into 10 tabbed, color-coded sections, and makes it easy to find facts quickly.</li>
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Full-color photos and line drawings illustrate procedures and tests, dental and surgical instruments, parasites, and urine and blood analysis. </li>
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Compact size easily fits in the busy vet tech’s pocket. </li>
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Spiral binding allows you to lay the book flat or keep it open to a page that is commonly referred to. </li>
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Durable pages can endure the wear and tear of the clinical setting, and may be easily wiped clean.</li> </ul>
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<li>NEW step-by-step procedures</li> include blood collection and injection techniques.<li>
NEW drug information covers the newest pharmacologic agents, ensuring you are up to date with uses, adverse side effects, and dosage forms.</li>
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Coverage of NEW test kits describes the newest testing products available.</li>
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Increased coverage of capnography and monitoring of patients under anesthesia provides information on these key topics.</li>
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Added photos of cells and urine sediment show urinalysis and fecal examinations, which are both routinely performed.</li>
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Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

Prepare for veterinary technician credentialing examinations and clinical practice with Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology, 4th Edition. Reorganized and updated with the latest advances in the field, this comprehensive text helps you develop strong critical thinking and independent work skills. It includes expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology. More than 80 step-by-step procedures throughout the text emphasize your roles and responsibilities for all AVMA-required psychomotor techniques. Plus, dozens of summary tables and boxes make it easy to find key information.
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<li>Updated companion site with varying questions </li>provide you with additional modes of study.<li>
Step-by-step procedures help you learn the essential skills required to become a successful veterinary technician. </li>
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Summary tables and boxes condense key information to make complex material easier to understand. </li>
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Clinical discussion of the role of the technician allows you to focus on your responsibilities in every aspect of practice. </li>
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<li>NEW! Expanded coverage of complementary medicine, critical care, pet health insurance, and toxicology</li> reflect advances in veterinary technology.<li>
NEW! Review questions throughout text help you to understand and retain core concepts.</li> </ul>

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Books by Margi Sirois

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Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology

Laboratory Animal Medicine: Principles and Procedures

Instructors Manual to Accompany Principles & Practice of Veterinary Technology

Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

Workbook for Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook

Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Elsevier's Veterinary Assisting Textbook - Elsevier ... (Retail Access Card) (Pageburst Digital Book)

Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians

Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures, 2e

Mosby's Veterinary PDQ

Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology