Veterinary Assistant: A Quickstudy Laminated Reference Guide (Other) (ISBN-13: 9781423251729)

Essential reference for students studying to become veterinary assistants and a great tool for support of professionals and their teams working as assistants in the field. In six laminated pages and using the QuickStudy format our author has shared the most valuable need-to-know facts to be a successful student and caregiver for our animals we see as family. Author Dr. Chris C. Pinney is a graduate of the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, with over 36 years of experience as a small animal clinician and surgeon. He has authored eleven books, including two novels, and has appeared on Animal Planet, Eye on Pets, and numerous talk shows throughout his career. With his drive to share his knowledge including a veterinary mentorship program, Dr. Pinney is passionate about supporting those who have the same passion to care for animals. Covering more facts per page than any book we have fit this knowledge into a package that is handy, portable, easy to access and waterproof for a price that cannot be beat.

6-page laminated guide includes:

• Patient Restraint
• Taking a Thorough Medical History
• Performing a Physical Exam
• Robert Jones Bandage
• Recording an EKG (Lead II)
• Drawing Blood & Administering IV Injections (Cephalic Vein)
• Preventive Health Care
• Oncology
• Nutrition
• Dental Care
• Occupational Safety
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Parasitology
• Laboratory
• Pharmacology
• IV Fluid Rate Calculations
• Anesthesia
• Surgery
• Code Blue - Emergencies