Veterinary Technician’s Daily Reference Guide, 3rd edition
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The stated goal of this book is to help already trained and licenced technicians throughout their work day. After perusing this volume, I would argue that it could be of assistance to anyone in the veterinary team. This book covers most areas of canine and feline veterinary medicine, from the basics of physical examination to more advanced and less frequently performed procedures such as bone marrow biopsy and chemotherapy. From dental care and taking radiographs, to basic and advanced calculations, it seems there isn’t much that hasn’t been covered. Finding the information is easy, with a large table of contents, figure list, glossary, and list of abbreviations, index, and list of references. Being a third edition, it is meticulously edited. Most photographs are black and white, but there is a color plate section included to enhance the visual effect. The anesthesia and pharmacology sections address some of the newer agents available. Most of the information is laid out in tables and charts. Skills and procedures are highlighted separately. As with many texts, there is an electronic version, as well as a companion website. The website has the usual review and study materials, but also has 75 client education documents that can be edited. As the authors point out, “patient care is at the heart of our profession: this encompasses medical care, but also physical and mental comfort.” Discussions on pain control and pain scoring, bedding, bandage and wound care, basic grooming, and tips on feeding both the reluctant and over-excited eater are just some of the topics that highlight this viewpoint. I personally enjoyed and bookmarked several “gems” that I had either forgotten or had not previously come across as described in this book. My favorite diagram was of external bony palpation landmarks. My favorite table was 3 pages on pediatric physical examination. This was followed by a page on the process of normal labor and 2 pages on geriatric physical examination. Regardless of the scope of your practice or your position on the veterinary team, this reference has lots of useful information for a reasonable price.
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