{"product_id":"textbook-for-the-veterinary-assistant-kara-m-burns-9781119565314","title":"Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fully updated new edition of the most complete guide to the veterinary assistant curriculum \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e delivers a complete exploration of the veterinary assisting curriculum and acts as a comprehensive text for students and instructors. The book discusses all aspects of the curriculum approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is thoroughly updated to reflect cutting-edge advances in veterinary practice and includes a new chapter on laboratory considerations and an updated chapter on avian and exotics covering popular exotic pets. Readers get access to an expanded companion website that offers teaching PowerPoints, homework assignments, self-assessment tests and quizzes, multiple-choice questions, teaching activities, breed study guides, and instructional video clips.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to medical terminology for veterinary assistants, including prefixes, suffixes, and common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive explorations of veterinary anatomy, including anatomical directional terms and all relevant anatomical systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical discussions of the behavior, handling, and restraint of animals, including explorations of animal body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-depth examinations of animal nutrition, including discussions of weight management, body condition scoring, and food assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextbook for the Veterinary Assistant is the ideal resource for veterinary assistant students and veterinary assistants studying for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam, as well as practicing veterinary assistants seeking a one-stop resource that includes up-to-date information on topics such as restraint, behavior, nutrition, anatomy, and laboratory considerations. It is also useful for veterinary technology students in introductory courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kara M. Burns, Lori Renda-Francis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119565316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119565314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/23\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.79h x 8.43w x 0.55d","brand":"Kara M. Burns","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988917780735,"sku":"9781119565314","price":109.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6c3eb31f-7ea4-4bfa-844b-8f98235b0050.jpg?v=1683297035","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/textbook-for-the-veterinary-assistant-kara-m-burns-9781119565314","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}