Veterinary nursing Books
CABI Publishing Practical Feline Behaviour: Understanding Cat
Book SynopsisPractical Feline Behaviour contains all the relevant information that a veterinary nurse or technician needs to understand and handle the behaviour and welfare of house cats, and to offer safe and practical advice to clients. There have been ground-breaking advances in our understanding of feline behaviour in recent years and, to protect the welfare of cats, it is increasingly important that anyone involved with their care, especially those in a professional capacity, keep up to date with these developments. This approachable and down-to-earth text describes the internal and external influences on feline behaviour; on communication, learning, social behaviour, the relationship between behaviour and disease, and the cat - human relationship. It also provides practical advice on how the welfare of cats in our care may be protected and how behaviour problems should be addressed and how to avoid them. In this book Trudi Atkinson draws on her extensive experience as a veterinary nurse and a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist to provide a rapid reference and an intensely practical feline behaviour resource for owners, breeders, veterinary professionals, shelter and cattery workers and anyone involved in the care of our feline companions. - Practical, down to earth guide detailing all aspects of feline behaviour - Rapid reference for instant access to information - Written by a well-known animal behaviourist who has extensive experience in treating feline behaviour problems and in advising clients to protect the welfare of their cats - Includes a foreword by John Bradshaw, School of Veterinary Science at University of Bristol, UKTable of Contents-: About the Author -: Preface Part One: Understanding Feline Behaviour 1: The Origin and Evolution of the Domestic Cat 2: The Senses 3: Feline Communication 4: Social, Feeding and Predatory Behaviour 5: Kitten to Cat - Reproduction and the Behavioural Development of Kittens 6: Health and Behaviour 7: Learning, Training and Behaviour Part Two: Practical Feline Behaviour 8: Advice for Breeders 9: Advice for Prospective Cat Owners 10: Advice for Cat Owners 11: Advice for Veterinary Professionals 12: Advice for Other Cat Carers Appendix 1: Environmental Enrichment Appendix 2: Play Appendix 3: Reducing Resource Competition in a Multi-cat Household Appendix 4: Neutering Appendix 5: Introducing an Additional Cat to your Household Appendix 6: Helping a Grieving Cat Appendix 7: Introducing Cats and Dogs Appendix 8: Cat Flaps Appendix 9: Teaching Your Cat to Come to You When You Call Appendix 10: Cats, Babies and Children Appendix 11: House-training Your Cat or Kitten Appendix 12: Training Your Cat to Like the Cat Carrier Appendix 13: Medicating Your Cat Appendix 14: Teaching Your Cat or Kitten to Accept Veterinary Examination Appendix 15: First Aid Advice for Common Feline Behaviour Problems Appendix 16: Friend or Foe Appendix 17: Approaching, Stroking and Picking Up Appendix 18: Recognizing Stress
£45.60
British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Textbook of Veterinary Nursing
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£63.00
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Procedures for
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit 1: The Veterinary Practice Laboratory Unit 2: Hematology Unit 3: Hemostasis Unit 4: Immunology Unit 5: Urinalysis Unit 6: Clinical Chemistry Unit 7: Microbiology Unit 8: Parasitology Unit 9: Cytology
£27.54
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUNIT 1: THE VETERINARY PRACTICE LABORATORY 1. Safety and OSHA Standards 2. General Laboratory Equipment 3. The Microscope 4. The Metric System and Lab Calculations 5. Quality Control and Record Keeping (UPDATED!) UNIT 2: HEMATOLOGY 6. Hematopoeisis 7. Sample Collection and Handling 8. Automated Analyzers 9. Hemoglobin, PCV, and Erythrocyte Indices 10. Evaluating the Blood Film 11. Morphologic Abnormalities of Blood Cells 12. Additional Hematologic Tests 13. Hematopoeitic Disorders and Classification of Anemia UNIT 3: HEMOSTASIS 14. Principles of Blood Coagulation 15. Sample Collection and Handling 16. Platelet Evaluation 17. Coagulation Testing 18. Disorders of Hemostasis UNIT 4: IMMUNOLOGY (ENTIRE UNIT UPDATED!) 19. Basic Principles of Immunology 20. Common Tests Performed in the In-House Testing 21. Blood Groups and Immunity 22. Intradermal Testing 23. Reference Laboratory Tests 24. Disorders of the Immune System UNIT 5: URINALYSIS 25. Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System 26. Sample Collection and Handling 27. Physical Examination of Urine 28. Chemical Evaluation 29. Urine Sediment Analysis UNIT 6: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY 30. Sample Collection and Handling 31. Automated Analyzers 32. Protein Assays and Hepatobiliary Function Tests 33. Kidney Function Tests 34. Pancreatic Function Tests 35. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Status 36. Miscellaneous Tests UNIT 7: MICROBIOLOGY 37. Introduction to Microbiology 38. Equipment and Supplies 39. Sample Collection and Handling 40. Staining Specimens 41. Culture Techniques 42. Antimicrobial Sensitivity Testing 43. Additional Testing 44. Mycology UNIT 8: PARASITOLOGY 45. Nematodes 46. Cestodes, Trematodes, and Acantocephelans 47. Protozoa and Rickettsia 48. Arthropods 49. Sample Collection and Handling 50. Diagnostic Techniques UNIT 9: CYTOLOGY 51. Sample Collection and Handling 52. Preparation of Cytology Smears 53. Microscopic Evaluation 54. Cytology of Specific Sites Appendix A: Chapter Review Questions by Unit Appendix B: Reference Ranges Appendix C: Bacterial Pathogens of Veterinary Importance Appendix D: Professional Associations Related to Veterinary Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics Appendix E: Common Parasites of Some Exotic Animal Species
£71.24
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians
Book SynopsisAnatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses: A Clinical Approach is a comprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats, with comparisons to horses, birds, and ruminants.Trade Review“This text is a nice addition to the reference library for veterinary technicians and nursing staff as well as a great resource for veterinary technician students.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2013) “Studying anatomy and physiology can be a bit tedious but with this book, things should be easier.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 July 2013) “This is an easy-to-navigate, useful resource for veterinary technicians .” (Doody’s, 10 May 2013)Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments x Section 1 Anatomy Chapter 1 Directional Terms 3 Chapter 2 the Common Integument 6 Chapter 3 Skeletal Anatomy 10 Chapter 4 Muscle Anatomy 21 Chapter 5 the Anatomy of Joints 32 Chapter 6 Anatomy of the Nervous System 36 Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Urinary Tract 41 Chapter 8 Cardiovascular Anatomy 45 Chapter 9 Anatomy of the Digestive System 53 Chapter 10 Anatomy of the Endocrine System 61 Chapter 11 Respiratory Anatomy 65 Chapter 12 Reproductive Anatomy 69 Section 2 Physiology Chapter 13 the Cell 75 Chapter 14 Functions of the Common Integument 78 Chapter 15 Osteology 84 Chapter 16 Muscle Physiology 88 Chapter 17 Sensory Physiology 92 Chapter 18 Neurophysiology 97 Chapter 19 Renal Physiology 102 Chapter 20 Cardiovascular Physiology 106 Chapter 21 Digestive Physiology 112 Chapter 22 Endocrine Physiology 118 Chapter 23 Respiratory Physiology 124 Chapter 24 Reproductive Physiology 131 Appendices 1. Dissection Notes 135 2. The Cranial Nerves 136 3. Selected Muscle Origins and Insertions 137 Answers 138 Glossary 142 References 145 Index 146
£52.68
Improve International Ltd Improve International Manual of NURSING
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£54.00
Elsevier Health Sciences Practical Diagnostic Imaging for the Veterinary
Book SynopsisDescribes how to produce high-quality radiographic and ultrasound images. This book covers equipment, safety, and technique - all major responsibilities of the veterinary technician. It details radiographic positioning for small animals, large animals, and exotics. It also includes a chapter on diagnostic ultrasound.Table of ContentsPART ONE: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND EQUIPMENT 1. X-ray Generation 2. Achieving Radiographic Quality 3. Exposure Variables 4. Recording the Image 5. X-ray Equipment 6. Darkroom Techniques 7. Radiation Safety 8. Developing a Small Animal Radiographic Technique Chart 9. Radiographic Artifacts PART TWO: RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING 10. Small Animal Radiography 11. Basic Small Animal Dental Radiography 12. Contrast Studies 13. Exotic Animal Radiography 14. Large Animal Radiography 15. Diagnostic Ultrasound
£46.54
Elsevier Health Sciences Small Animal Internal Medicine
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£209.69
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Small Animal Surgical Nursing
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Preoperative Room Considerations 2. Instruments 3. Anesthesia Machine 4. Preoperative Patient Considerations 5. Patient Preparation 6. Patient Monitoring 7. Asepsis 8. Operating Room Personnel 9. Surgical Assisting--Duties During Surgery 10. Surgical Procedures 11. Post Operative Patient 12. Tech's Role in Pain Management 13. Client Education for Post Operative Care 14. Post Op Cleaning
£61.19
Elsevier Health Sciences Small Animal Surgical Nursing
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£81.69
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Equine Veterinary Nursing
Book SynopsisThe breadth and depth of expertise essential for equine veterinary nursing today is provided in this definitive textbook. Thoroughly revised and updated in its second edition, and now fully illustrated in colour.Trade Review Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE “Karen Coumbe has successfully edited another fantastic book for equine veterinary nurses. It is a must-have book for nurses and practices, or anyone who works with horses, as a primary reference to assist them in their training and subsequent years as registered equine nurses.” (Veterinary Record, 16 February 2014) "This book is essential for anyone nursing in equine practice, either in training or as a qualified equine veterinary nurse. This is the second edition of the book and it has been revised to include further advances in clinical practice, particularly with reference to imaging techniques that have come to the forefront in recent years. I was excited to be asked to review the book and now encourage all my nurses to read it, whether they be first-year trainees covering equine and small animal topics or qualified nurses needing to read up on more advanced procedures. Despite being someone who is easily sidetracked when expected to read dense text, I found myself wanting to read more. The chapters are written by well-respected experts from a variety of clinical backgrounds. The use of coloured pictures, schematic diagrams, tables, sub-headings and highlighted ‘key note’ boxes make information easy to read, understand and absorb. All chapters include a range of suggested further reading for those who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding further. Chapters on subjects that can be weighty for nurses to learn, such as anatomy and physiology or diagnostic imaging, include plenty of diagrams and photographs to help visualise and understand the dynamics of the subject. Several chapters apply a visual approach to learning. Karen Coumbe has successfully edited another fantastic book for equine veterinary nurses. It is a must-have book for nurses and practices, or anyone who works with horses, as a primary reference to assist them in their training and subsequent years as registered equine nurses."Veterinary Record Table of ContentsList of contributors, vii Foreword, ix Preface to the second edition, x Abbreviations and Acronyms, xi 1 Basic equine management, 1 W. Linnenkohl & D.C. Knottenbelt 2 Anatomy and physiology, 25 P.D. Clegg, N. Townsend & R.C. Conwell 3 Genetics, 69 G. Munroe 4 Reproduction, 78 J.F. Pycock 5 Nutrition, 97 P.A. Harris 6 Clinical nutrition, 121 P.A. Harris 7 Basic first aid, 134 M. Smith & S.J. Haylock 8 General nursing, 153 K. Snalune & A. Paton 9 Safety management in the practice, 176 A. Jones & A. Barr 10 The equine nurse’s professional responsibilities, 184 S. Pullen 11 Medicines and their management, 191 C.A. Roberts, L. Loines & K. Tillett 12 Laboratory diagnostics, 201 R.J. Naylor, L.L. Hillyer & M.H. Hillyer 13 Fluid therapy, 226 V.E.N. Copas & J.C. Boswell 14 Medical nursing, 246 J.D. Slater & E.J. Knowles 15 Foal nursing, 286 S.J. Stoneham 16 Equine orthopaedic nursing, 303 E.D. Barr & E. Jones 17 Diagnostic imaging, 332 M.A. Smith, K. Holmes & N. Turley 18 General surgical nursing, 382 S. Boys Smith & B.M. Millar 19 Theatre practice, 407 D.P. McHugh 20 Anaesthesia, 432 J.C. Murrell & V. Ford-Fennah Index, 461
£58.46
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary
Book SynopsisThis book is a quick reference focusing on the practical application of emergency and critical care skills, including step-by-step guides with detailed photographs to assist the reader. Many common techniques are described in detail, along with the required hands-on nursing care and after-care.Trade Review“Whether working in a “traditional” clinic or in a specialised ICU, the contribution of nurses to the management of emergencies is invaluable.” (Vet Nurses Today, 1 July 2013) “Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing provides a fine, step-by-step guide to key emergency procedures and nursing care and teaches how to handle injuries and therapies associated with critical care. Color photos of real life cases accompany step-by-step discussions of procedures and skills needed, offering a valuable reference written by a veterinary nurse and a veterinary surgeon who here work together to explore the most common care scenarios and special needs. This is a solid, real-world reference any veterinary collection must have.” (Midwest Book Review, 1 June 2013) “Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing" is a scholarly and core addition to any college collection focusing on high level veterinary care.” (Bookwatch, 1 April 2013) Table of ContentsPreface vi 1 Triage and Assessment of the Emergency Patient 1 2 Monitoring the Critical Patient 9 3 Vascular Access 17 4 ‘Shock’ and Intravenous Fluid Therapy 29 5 Blood Gas, Acid–Base Analysis and Electrolyte Abnormalities 41 6 Analgesia and Anaesthesia of the Emergency and Critical Patient 52 7 Practical Laboratory Techniques 63 8 Techniques for Oxygen Supplementation 76 9 Nursing the Dyspnoeic Patient 86 10 Nursing the Cardiac Patient 97 11 Nursing the Acute Abdomen Patient 109 12 Nursing Urinary Tract Emergencies 123 13 Nursing the Poisoned Patient 133 14 Nursing the Trauma Patient 144 15 Nursing the Reproductive Patient 155 16 Small Animal Critical Care and Hospitalised Patient Nutrition 163 17 Nursing the Emergency Ophthalmology Patient 181 18 Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation 189 19 Nursing Considerations in the Critical Patient 198 Index 209
£39.56
Elsevier Health Sciences Dictionary of Veterinary Nursing
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDictionary A-Z. Appendices.
£33.24
Elsevier Health Sciences Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Handling and restraint Chapter 2 Measuring clinical parameters Chapter 3 Medical nursing procedures Chapter 4 Administration of fluid therapy Chapter 5 Provision of nutritional support Chapter 6 Anaesthetic procedures Chapter 7 Theatre practice Chapter 8 Surgical nursing procedures Chapter 9 First aid procedures Chapter 10 Diagnostic imaging Chapter 11 Diagnostic laboratory techniques Chapter 12 Minor surgical procedures Chapter 13 Treatment of exotic species Chapter 14 Basic clinical procedures in the horse
£42.29
Elsevier Health Sciences Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Calculations Involving Fractions 2. Decimals and Percentages 3. Scientific Notation 4. Ratio and Proportion 5. Dimensional Analysis 6. Clinical Applications of Basic Principles 7. Measurement Systems 8. Oral Medication 9. Parenteral Medication 10. Clinical Problems Using Dosage Calculations 11. Solutions 12. Clinical Problems Using Solutions 13. Intravenous Fluids 14. Constant Rate Infusions 15. Dilutions 16. Clinical Problems Using Dilutions 17. Anaesthesia, Radiology and Nutrition Applications 18. Statistics and Quality Control
£36.09
Elsevier Health Sciences 300 Questions and Answers in Medical and General
Book SynopsisA collection of multiple choice questions that gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice.Trade Review"This is an excellent and inexpensive aid to the student veterinary nurse, and is an essential addition to the library of all training practices." Julia Davenport, Vet Nursing Times, June 2004Table of Contents300 Multiple Choice Questions and Answers in Medical and Surgical veterinary nursing.
£18.04
Elsevier Health Sciences 300 Questions and Answers In Radiography and
Book SynopsisPublished in response to requests for self-test material in this subject - one of the areas that cause most difficulty in examination, this collection of multiple choice questions gives the student the opportunity to concentrate on specific areas of weakness with a focussed and comprehensive review programme in the subject of their choice.Table of Contents300 Multiple Choice Questions and Answers in Radiography and Fluid Therapy for veterinary nurses.
£18.04
Elsevier Health Sciences Veterinary Nursing SelfAssessment
Book SynopsisReflects changes to the Veterinary Nursing Curriculum and National Occupational Standards. This learning tool is suitable for Veterinary Nurses in gaining their qualifications.Table of ContentsPreface Questions Anatomy & Physiology Terminology and Directional Terms Body Fluid Compartments Cells Structure Basic Tissue Types The Body Cavities The Skeletal System The Muscular System The Nervous System The Endocrine System The Blood Vascular System The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Urinary System The Reproductive System The Integument Observation and Care of the Patient First Aid Animal Handling and Basic Animal Management Practice Organisation, Management, Law and Ethics Nutrition Genetics and Animal Breeding Exotic Pets and Wildlife Medicines: Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Dispensing Laboratory Diagnostic Aids Elementary Microbiology and Immunology Elementary Mycology and Parasitology General Nursing Medical Disorders and their Nursing Infectious Diseases Non-infectious Diseases Obstetrics and Paediatric Nursing of the Dog and Cat Surgical and High-Dependence Nursing Theatre Practice Fluid Therapy and Shock Anaesthesia and Analgesia Diagnostic Imaging Answers
£22.79
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses
Book SynopsisReflecting a rapidly growing area of interest in veterinary practice, this practical, pocket-sized guide to small animal physiotherapy has been designed for quick reference, providing the ideal guide for busy practice veterinary nurses when they really need it.Trade Review"The Practical Physiotherapy for Veterinary Nurses textbook is ideal for veterinary nurses working in small animal practice with an interest in physiotherapy for both medical and surgical patients." (The New Zealand Veterinary Nurse 2016)"This book has several good points. Recommended rehabilitation is broken down into early phase (0 to 2 weeks), midphase (2 to 6 weeks), and late phase (6 to 12 weeks). It contains a nice review of respiratory therapy from a physical standpoint, a subject rarely tackled in other textbooks. Readers are reminded throughout the book to assess both subjective and objective outcome measures to evaluate the response and progression of therapy in individual patients. Communication and follow-up with the veterinary surgeon is also stressed." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2016)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii About the companion website ix 1 Musculoskeletal physiotherapy 1 Introduction 1 Gait analysis 2 History taking 5 Physical examination 6 Exercise plans 7 Physiotherapy treatment techniques and modalities 8 Musculoskeletal presenting conditions 24 Pain management 75 Physiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment 79 Self‐assessment questions 86 2 Neurology 89 Introduction 89 Surgical presenting conditions 91 Non‐surgical presenting conditions 116 Medical neurological presenting conditions 125 Neurological assessment 136 Physiotherapy assessment for the neurology patient 142 Self‐assessment questions 148 3 Respiratory physiotherapy 151 Introduction 151 Chest auscultation and interpretation 152 Percussion note technique and interpretation 153 Interpretation of blood gases 154 Respiratory failure 154 Cardiorespiratory monitoring 156 Electrocardiograms 158 Respiratory presenting conditions 160 Respiratory physiotherapy treatment techniques 164 Self‐assessment questions 181 4 Hydrotherapy 185 Introduction 185 The aims of hydrotherapy 185 Pool chemistry 187 Properties of water 188 Hydrotherapy for specific conditions 189 Self‐assessment questions 202 Appendices 205 Abbreviations 209 References 211 Self-assessment answers 213 Index 219
£25.60
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Handbook of Veterinary Nursing
Book SynopsisHandbook of Veterinary Nursing presents essential guidance and helpful tips on developing and delivering high quality nursing care and skills. Fully updated, this easy-to-follow guide reflects recent changes to veterinary nursing qualifications, current terminology and drugs in use. The emphasis is on the importance of working methodically, using high quality procedures, to help the whole veterinary team ensure the most successful outcomes in animal care. Written in note form for quick reference by veterinary nurses and technicians at all stages of their training and career, this will be invaluable for both exam revision and quick reference in clinic. Contents include: The nursing process in veterinary care, physical assessment of the patient, managing the hospital environment, managing the operating room, surgical nursing activities, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic tests, triage and emergency procedures, and essential calculations for Trade Review"Veterinary nurses of all levels of experience will find this handbook invaluable in practice. This edition reflects the advances our profession has made in recent years and will equip the reader with the information they need to deliver nursing care of the highest standard." —Liz Branscombe, DipAVN(Surg) RVN "This second edition is very timely in providing updated and additional material in the developing field of veterinary nursing. The Contemporary Veterinary Nursing section includes a detailed description of the Nursing Process and a Model of Nursing Care specific to veterinary nurses which can be used to inform the practice of nursing described in the subsequent sections." —Andrea Jeffery, MSc DipAVN(Surg) Cert Ed RVNTable of ContentsSection 1 Contemporary Veterinary Nursing Section 2 Managing the Hospital Environment Section 3 Managing the Operating Room Section 4 The Operating Room - Surgical Nursing Activities Section 5 Anaesthesia Section 6 Diagnostic Imaging Section 7 Diagnostic Tests Section 8 Triage and Emergency Procedures Appendix: Calculations
£36.05
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Rabbit Medicine and Surgery for Veterinary Nurses
Book Synopsis* Written by two experts in the field with a wealth of experience of treating rabbits, as well as educating veterinary nurses. * Includes innovative chapters on rabbit clinics, owner education and evidence-based veterinary medicine. * Contains a section with rich colour illustrations.Trade Review"This book is well laid out, easy to read and has many well-written tables. . . as rabbits increase in popularity, this book should be a useful addition to nursing and veterinary libraries." (Australian Veterinary Journal, 11 November 2010) "The text is interesting and relevant. Other books with a similar layout, do not contain the information about the principles of veterinary nursing, such as the descriptions of Roper, Logan and Tierney’s model of nursing, and Orem’s models of veterinary nursing." (The Veterinary Record, December 2009)Table of Contents1. Rabbits – A Natural History. 2. Anatomy and Physiology. 3. Husbandry. 4. Nutrition. 5. Rabbit Behaviour. 6. Restraint, Handling, Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Fluid Therapy. 7. Diagnostic Imaging. 8. General Concepts of Nursing. 9. Specific Aspects of Medical and Surgical Nursing. 10. First Aid and Emergency Procedures. 11. Rabbit Clinics and Owner Education. 12. Research and Evidence Based Medicine. Appendix 1 Formulary. Appendix 2 Poisonous Plants. Appendix 3 Useful Contacts
£53.06
Saunders Lavins Radiography for Veterinary Technicians 5e
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£51.99
CABI Publishing Parasites and Pets: A Veterinary Nursing Guide
Book SynopsisThis book, primarily focussing on parasitic diseases of cats and dogs, is designed specifically for veterinary nurses and students and adopts an enquiry based approach essential for consolidating knowledge and a deep practical understanding of this important subject. The book goes beyond the conventional discourse of parasitology books, with each chapter addressing questions commonly posed by clients. It is illustrated throughout with colour figures and readers can assess their knowledge and areas for development by completing the end of chapter self-assessment questions. In this way, the veterinary nurse will be fully equipped to professionally support veterinary surgeons in achieving optimal strategies for management of parasitic diseases of companion animals. Provides a unique enquiry-based approach to assist veterinary nurses and technicians in gaining essential knowledge and practical understanding of parasites Contains self-assessment MCQ sections designed to encourage the reader to question their practice, rationales, and the evidence base of parasitology care delivery they provide to patients Focuses on the dog and cat, the most commonly seen petsTable of Contents1: Introduction to Parasitology 2: Parasites of the Gastrointestinal System 3: Parasites of the Respiratory System 4: Parasites of the Cardiovascular System 5: Parasites of the Skin and Muscles 6: Parasites of the Eye and Nervous System 7: Parasites of the Urogenital System 8: Key Skills for the Veterinary Nurse in Diagnostic Parasitology 9: Parasite Control Clinics 10: Parasite Control and Pet Travel
£31.25
CABI Publishing Ten Steps to Building a Successful Veterinary
Book SynopsisThis book is a down to earth, practical guide which provides ten simple steps for success for anyone responsible for recruiting a winning veterinary practice team: whether they are recruiting employees and building their team, or changing culture and creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged and motivated. It is ideal for small business owners who can't afford to employ any human resource support. Intensely practical, it delivers key facts for veterinary staff starting out in business. The book: · Details how you can attract, recruit and retain the right people for a winning team · Guides you on creating a well organised, supportive practice in which employees can flourish · Provides you with a basic introduction to building a strategy and improving your marketing campaigns · Covers the basics of sound financial planning and how to win clients and increase your revenues · Looks at how to manage common pitfalls With a wealth of practical templates and forms to use, this book adopts a straight-talking approach which will be welcomed by anyone starting their own veterinary practice.Table of Contents1: Step 1: WHY? 2: Step 2: Your First Time? 3: Step 3: Vision, Mission, Values and Culture 4: Step 4: How to Define What and Who You Need 5: Step 5: Recruitment and Induction 6: Step 6: Performance Management and Employee Engagement 7: Step 7: Employee Health and Wellbeing 8: Step 8: How to Build a Loyal Client Database and Marketing Your Practice 9: Step 9: Financial Management 10: Step 10: Three Key Strategies to Increase Your Revenue by 25%
£72.32
CABI Publishing Ten Steps to Building a Successful Veterinary
Book SynopsisThis book is a down to earth, practical guide which provides ten simple steps for success for anyone responsible for recruiting a winning veterinary practice team: whether they are recruiting employees and building their team, or changing culture and creating a supportive environment where employees are engaged and motivated. It is ideal for small business owners who can't afford to employ any human resource support. Intensely practical, it delivers key facts for veterinary staff starting out in business. The book: · Details how you can attract, recruit and retain the right people for a winning team · Guides you on creating a well organised, supportive practice in which employees can flourish · Provides you with a basic introduction to building a strategy and improving your marketing campaigns · Covers the basics of sound financial planning and how to win clients and increase your revenues · Looks at how to manage common pitfalls With a wealth of practical templates and forms to use, this book adopts a straight-talking approach which will be welcomed by anyone starting their own veterinary practice.Table of Contents1: Step 1: WHY? 2: Step 2: Your First Time? 3: Step 3: Vision, Mission, Values and Culture 4: Step 4: How to Define What and Who You Need 5: Step 5: Recruitment and Induction 6: Step 6: Performance Management and Employee Engagement 7: Step 7: Employee Health and Wellbeing 8: Step 8: How to Build a Loyal Client Database and Marketing Your Practice 9: Step 9: Financial Management 10: Step 10: Three Key Strategies to Increase Your Revenue by 25%
£30.54
5M Books Ltd Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses
Book SynopsisAs the veterinary nursing profession continues to develop beyond the traditional caring and support roles, more and more academic rigour is expected of veterinary nurses. Exams, CPD and repeated testing and study throughout the nurse's career are now requirements. Aimed at veterinary nurses and technicians this book will guide the reader through the various research and study disciplines required of them. Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses discusses why these academic skills are now required of the veterinary nurse, different types of source material, how to complete written assignments, how to reference properly, how to approach different test questions, exam preparation, how to respond to oral exams, how to complete OSCEs, CPD training and work-based practical assessments. Research and Study Skills for Veterinary Nurses provides information and advice - from successful exam technique, to revision ideas, and study styles - for student vet nurses who need a reliable resource to guide them through their course.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Academia for vet nurses Chapter 2 Research skills for veterinary nurses Chapter 3 Academic writing for course work Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions, the easy exams? Chapter 5 Written exams: the short, the long, the seen and unseen Chapter 6 Viva voce and verbal skills for exams Chapter 7 Practical assessments Chapter 8 Learning at work Chapter 9 VN CPD lifelong research and learning
£23.70
CABI Publishing Companion Animal Bereavement: A One Health
Book SynopsisThis concise workbook is written as a guide for veterinary professionals to support owners through the many challenges they face before, during and after the death of their companion animal. This unique text provides a wealth of practical advice to be used when supporting both adults and children through the grief process. It offers support when discussing subjects such as natural death versus euthanasia and guiding owners through after death services. Also, it covers the difficulties experienced by owners due to separation for other reasons, such as when a pet has to be rehomed. The book: - Gives highly practical guidance on pet bereavement support for vet staff before, during and after animal loss, including communicating with highly distressed people; - Includes exercises and activities which can be downloaded and shared with owners to help them cope with the destabilising effects of grief; - Helps gain a deeper understanding of the owners' perceptions of the process, including their fears and feelings; - Addresses the importance of self-care and peer support within the veterinary team or animal welfare organisation; - Contains numerous case studies and practical examples in the book and via additional online resources.Table of Contents1: Perspective from Opposite Sides of the Consulting Table 2: Communicating with Distressed Owners 3: Approaching End-of-life Issues with Owners 4: The Owner's Resources 5: End-of-life Planning 6: Supporting the Owner as They Find the Right Time to Say Goodbye 7: Euthanasia for Pet Behaviour Problems 8: Euthanasia, Sudden Death and Natural Death 9: After-death Services and Memorials 10: Supporting the Newly Bereaved Pet Owner 11: Difficulties During the Grief Process 12: Children and Companion Animal Bereavement 13: Guiding Owners – Caring for Grieving Animals and Taking on a New Pet 14: The Personal Cost of Caring 15: From Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Resilience 16: A Holistic Approach to End-of-life Support in Practice 1: Epilogue 2: References and Resources
£45.79
CABI Publishing Practical Canine Behaviour: For Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
In this book Stephanie Hedges draws on more than 20 years as a practicing veterinary nurse and her training as a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). She provides a quick reference and practically relevant canine behaviour resource to meet both the specific needs of the veterinary nurse or technician and the needs of the wider general practice team. The new edition has been completely revised and updated to include: - New sections on canine emotions, the role of play, and how the canine senses affect a dog's perception of their world and their communication with others - A discussion of the relevance and limitations of breed in our understanding of dog behaviour - Updated and expanded behavioural first aid advice including factors to consider when assessing risk - A new chapter on the practice role in addressing fear of visiting the practice and veterinary interventions - A focus on the emotional welfare of dogs throughout Further topics include application of the 'trigger stacking' principle to reduce stress and aggression in practice, approaches to minimising restraint when handling, advice for puppy owners to prevent future problems, tips for running successful puppy socialization classes, and strategies for managing or addressing unwanted behaviour. Practical Canine Behaviour continues to provide an essential practical resource for the general veterinary practice team, dog trainers, groomers, dog walkers, rescue centre staff, kennel owners and all those who love and care for dogs.
£45.79
CABI Publishing House-soiling Problems in Domestic Cats
Book SynopsisHighly practical, this book is the first in a series entitled Domestic Cat Behaviour Problems designed to help veterinary professionals and behaviourists understand the background behind common domestic cat behaviour problems and provide various treatment strategies. The text in this volume covers feline problem elimination and marking behaviour inside the home, outlining: *Normal behaviour. *The various underlying causes of feline house-soiling. *Prevention of unwanted behaviour. *Recognition of potential trigger factors and warning signs. *How to identify contributory factors. *Practical treatment strategies. Brimming with sound practical advice, this book will be invaluable to veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, clinical animal behaviourists, and those studying domestic cat behaviour.Table of Contents1: Normal Elimination and Elimination Behaviour 2: Feline Health and House-Soiling 3: What a Cat Needs: Providing the Ideal Elimination Area 4: Marking Behaviour 5: Treatment and Management Strategies
£29.64
CABI Publishing One Health for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians:
Book SynopsisThe One Health concept recognizes that the health of humans, animals and the environment are interlinked, and that maintaining optimal health for all is dependent on a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach at a local, national and global level. This book provides information and guidance for veterinary nurses in understanding both the scope of this concept and their role within it. Beginning with an overview of the global issues faced, One Health for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians focuses on providing an insight into how One Health can be applied within a veterinary practice and in the local community. Translating this important concept and making it relevant for veterinary nurses and their clients, this book: - Covers both communicable and non-communicable disease, as well as public health, climate change, sustainability and the importance of the human-animal bond. - Includes case studies to help to translate theory into practice. - Provides questions to help promote discussion and implement change. Reviewing the interrelations between humans, animals and their environment, this book is an approachable and useable introduction to One Health and is suitable for veterinary nurses and students in the clinical and non-clinical environment One Health for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians has been written by contributors based within the United Kingdom. However, the content is applicable to those working internationally within a veterinary environment and will also be of interest to other allied healthcare professionals.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: Rebecca Jones and Andrea Jeffery Chapter 2: The Human-Animal-Environment Interface: Rebecca Jones Chapter 3: The Human-Animal Bond: Carla Finzel and Jo Hockenhull Chapter 4: Non-Communicable Diseases and Other Shared Health Risks: Kirsty Cavill, Nicola Lakeman, Robyn Lowe, Hayley Burdge, Paula Boyden Chapter 5: Communicable Diseases: Emi Barker and Marta Costa Chapter 6: Public Health: Helen Ballantyne Chapter 7: Environmental Sustainability in Veterinary Practice: Ellie West
£28.49
British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing
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£67.50
British Small Animal Veterinary Association BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses
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£28.50
5M Books Ltd The Management of Pet Obesity
Book SynopsisThe Management of Pet Obesity provides veterinary practitioners with essential information on obesity-related topics for small animals, exotic animals and pet birds. Topics covered include: • The causes and incidence of obesity • The nutritional requirements of a range of animals • Body condition scoring and assessment • Co-morbidities such as diabetes • An independent overview of feeding options and species-specific guidance The Management of Pet Obesity is ideal for veterinary nurses, student veterinary nurses and animal nutritionists approaching the complex topic of pet obesity. It will also be of interest to pet owners and anyone in the position of giving advice or guidance on pet nutrition and weight management.Table of Contents1 Introduction 2 The nutrient revolution 3 Common misconceptions of feeding 4 Weight management clinics 5 Diet related disease 6 Marketing of pet foods and influence the media has on owner choice 7 Assessment of available diets 8 Basic overview of the digestive system 9 Feeding most commonly kept small companions 10 Feeding most commonly kept exotics pets 11 Feeding most commonly kept pet birds 12 Conclusion References Index
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Improve International Ltd Improve International Manual of Surgical Nursing
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