Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant offers a comprehensive guide to the NAVTA-approved curriculum for veterinary assisting programs. Written by leaders in the profession and copublished with NAVTA, the book covers the complete list of NAVTA Veterinary Assistant Essential Skills. Specifically tailored for veterinary assistants and veterinary assistant students, the book uses an engaging writing style to provide a concise, user-friendly approach to the material.

With chapters on medical terminology, clinical skills, office procedures, client communication, and more, the book equips veterinary assistants with all the information they need to succeed. A companion website offers interactive multiple-choice questions, the figures from the book in PowerPoint, teaching activities, breed study guides, and a sample cover letter. Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant is a must-have resource for all veterinary assistant students and those studying for the Approved Veterinary Assistant certification exam, and serves as a useful refresher for veterinary assistants in practice.

Author: Kara M. Burns, Lori Renda-Francis
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 06/23/2014
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780470959268

About the Author

Kara Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), is President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians.

Lori Renda-Francis, BBA, MA, LVT, PhD, is the Veterinary Technology Program Director for Macomb Community College in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA