Review
"I would recommend this book to any veterinarian, senior veterinary technician with supervisory responsibilities, clinic managers, educators or someone interested in getting into the field of veterinary medicine." (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America , 2011)
"New additions to the appendices, specifically the comprehensive competency record, cement the quality of the second edition. One cannot help but love the cartoons at the start of each chapter that make one smile. These features, along with a user-friendly and reasonable price, make this text an excellent choice for veterinary assistants and veterinary hospitals that perform in-house training." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, March 2010)
"A step-by-step guide to the fundamental principles … .The material has been expanded throughout, reflecting the growth of services since publication of the first edition, and also includes a new chapter covering the basic language, mathematics, and science skills needed for working in the veterinary environment." (Book News, December 2009)
"This detailed and comprehensive book covers everything from appearance and professional language to how to restrain a patient, as well as covering most technical aspects of the job. Veterinary hospitals are constantly on the lookout for training checklists and programs which they can use for the training of their new technical staff. This book definitely fills that need." (Veterinary Information Network, September 2010)
--This text refers to an alternate
Spiral-bound
edition.
From the Back Cover
To succeed in the veterinary field, staff must be able to accomplish a wide range of duties quickly, consistently, and correctly. A reliable reference that helps veterinary assistants perform tasks and procedures accurately is essential.
Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant is that resource!
Based on a list of recommended skills developed by the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE), this book serves as both an aid and to training veterinary assistants in the classroom, whether traditional or distance-based, and as a reference for assisting staff within the veterinary facility. 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.
Key features:
- Comprehensive, informative content covers everything from professional conduct and office procedures to laboratory skills and patient nursing.
- Easy-to-use and highly structured format allows quick access to "how-to" instruction on preparation, procedure, and follow-up for tasks.
- Spiral binding allows the book to lie flat on a surface for greater control and ease of use in the workplace.
- Thirty new illustrations depict proper technique for skills such as animal restraint, administration of medication, and more.
- Art by veterinary cartoonist Robert M. Miller, DVM, begins each chapter to make learning fun.
- Glossary of key terms and a wide array of appendices provide additional "need-to-know" information to veterinary assistants.
FREE CD-ROM! Includes video presentations of selected tasks in the book, in addition to images of common surgical instruments. Also features printable competency records to help instructors or employers evaluate and grade students or new employees. All video is presented in agreement with Animal Care Training.
This valuable resource will help veterinary assistants upgrade their skills and strengthen their careers, and it will help veterinarians and practice managers ensure that all staff members know how to perform all necessary tasks—the right way!
