The Top 5
Veterinary Nurse Texts
3RD EDITION
TASKS FOR THE VETERINARY ASSISTANT
0781742439 • Paula Pattengale
A$RRP $81.40
NZ $97.68
This step-by-step guide gives detailed
instructions on how to perform the
tasks of the veterinary assistant.
It is an ideal everyday reference
for veterinary support staff and for
students in veterinary assisting
programs. The book is based on a
list of recommended skills developed
by the Association of Veterinary
Technician Educators (AVTE).
Step-by-step instructions explain
how to prepare for and perform the
necessary tasks, and the concise
format lets readers quickly identify the information they need. The
spiral binding allows the book to lie flat on a workspace for easy
reference during a procedure.
A back-of-book CD-ROM contains slides and video clips that
demonstrate the tasks and PowerPoint slides for instructors.
ANIMAL BIOLOGY AND CARE
SECOND EDITION
1405137959 • Sue Dallas
(Walford & North Shropshire College)
A$RRP $76.95
NZ $79.14
Following the success of the
first edition, this new edition has
been expanded to include more
information on small mammals,
birds and fish. Intended as a
foundation text for those on animal
care, nurse auxiliary and veterinary
care assistant courses, it introduces
essential theoretical background
information and clearly outlines
the practical skills necessary when
embarking on the care of any animal.
■ Designed specifically to meet the requirements of animal care,
pre-veterinary nursing auxiliary and care students;
■ Provides basic training in animal biology and care, with
particular attention given to those subjects that students find
difficult to understand, such as anatomy and physiology;
■ New chapter additions on fish and birds.
Clearly and simply laid out, with over 150 illustrations, Animal
Biology and Care 2e will be invaluable to all those training or
working in animal care.
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EQUINE VETERINARY NURSING MANUAL
0632057270 • Karen Coumbe (Equine Vet, Bell Equine
Clinic, Kent, for the British Equine
Veterinary Association (BEVA).)
A$RRP $191.00
NZ $229.20
This definitive textbook for equine veterinary
nurses will be invaluable to all those involved
in the care and management of sick horses.
Endorsed by the British Equine Veterinary
Association (BEVA), this book covers the
syllabus for the new Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons equine veterinary nursing
certificate. Key subjects include: medical
and surgical equine nursing; equine stud
medicine; basic equine management, and the
theory underpinning all these and other important topics.
The book also includes innovative chapters on nutrition, imaging,
anatomy and physiology. The subject matter is presented in a clear and
easily assimilated format, appropriate for all involved in equine nursing.
CALCULATIONS FOR VETERINARY NURSES
0632054980 • Margaret Moore (Cerverus Training,
Remenham,UK,) and Norman Palmer (Accountant.) A$RRP $52.95
NZ $63.54
Review: “every veterinary practice should
keep a copy in its library, so that the practice
nurses can remind themselves of how to
work out calculations in their day-to-day
work. This is a very readable...”
This handy pocket book will help veterinary
nurses with all types of calculations.
Numerous worked examples are included to
develop the reader’s confidence in carrying
out the procedures involved. Each type of calculation has its
own separate section in the book and the authors have used
the simplest possible method in explaining each one. The book
is structured in such a way that the reader can progress from a
simple explanation of the arithmetic principles involved, to the
application of these principles to essential veterinary calculations.
ANAESTHESIA FOR VETERINARY NURSES
0632050616 • Elizabeth Welsh
(Private Practice, Peebles, Scotland)
A$RRP $115.00
NZ $138.00
Sedation and anaesthesia are a crucial part
of veterinary practice. The protocols and
methods involved are often complex and
vary considerably from animal to animal.
The veterinary nurse has a pivotal role in
anaesthesia, being directly involved before,
during and after the anaesthetic period.
This is one of the only books to address
the needs of veterinary nurses. This
book provides detailed coverage of
the physiological, pharmaceutical and physical aspects of
anaesthesia, and contains detailed sections on rabbits, rodents,
birds, reptiles, and larger animals.
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