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About the Companion Website |
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Chapter 1 Introduction to the Veterinary (or Assistant) Profession |
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Chapter 2 Medical Terminology |
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Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine |
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Chapter 3 Anatomy |
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Anatomical directional terms |
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Internal structures of the thorax |
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Chapter 4 Behavior, Handling, and Restraint |
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Chapter 5 Office Procedures and Telephone Techniques |
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Chapter 6 Nutrition |
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Chapter 7 Breeds |
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Chapter 8 Breeding and Genetics |
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Determining gender in puppies and kittens |
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Chapter 9 General Nursing Care and Physical Exams |
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Determining and recording vitals |
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Chapter 10 Exam Room Procedures |
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Recognizing ectoparasites |
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Administering oral medications |
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Maintaining exam room equipment |
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Chapter 11 Immunology |
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Chapter 12 Laboratory Procedures |
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Laboratory considerations |
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Chapter 13 Pharmacology |
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Storage and disposal of drugs |
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Chapter 14 Radiology |
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Radiology safety measures and guidelines |
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Labeling, filing, and storage of radiographs |
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Chapter 15 Surgical Assisting |
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The sterilization process |
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Suture material and suture needles |
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Opening and passing sterile items |
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Chapter 16 Avian, Exotics, and Rodents |
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Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish |
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Chapter 17 Equine |
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Nursing care and husbandry of horses |
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Chapter 18 Preparing for Internships and Employment |
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Chapter 19 Inventory |
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What will be inventoried in your clinic or hospital? |
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The veterinary assistant's role |
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Human versus computer: both needed! |
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Chapter 20 Euthanasia and Pet Loss |
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Chapter 21 Client Management |
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Client management; essential skills for the veterinary assistant |
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Chapter 22 Medical Records |
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Chapter 23 Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
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What is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration? |
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Material safety data sheets |
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OSHA labeling of secondary containers |
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Common OSHA veterinary violations |
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Chapter 24 Pet Health Insurance |
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Glossary |
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Index |
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