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Author Information
By Joanna M. Bassert, VMD, Professor Emeritus
Program of Veterinary Technology
Manor College
Jenkintown, PA
Part One: Veterinary Technology: An Overview
1. Introduction to Veterinary Technology: Its Laws and Ethics
2. Veterinary Practice Management
3. Veterinary Medical Records
4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals
Part Two: Patient Management and Nutrition
5. Animal Behavior
6. Restraint and Handling of Animals
7. History and Physical Examination
8. Preventive Health Programs
9. Companion Animal Nutrition
10. Large Animal Nutrition
11. Animal Reproduction
Part Three: Clinical Sciences
12. Hematology, Cytology
13. Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Urinalysis
14. Parasitology
15. Clinical Microbiology
16. Diagnostic Imaging
17. Basic Necropsy Procedures
Part Four: Medical Nursing
18. Diagnostic Sampling and Treatment Techniques
19. Small Animal Medical Nursing
20. Large Animal Medical Nursing
21. Veterinary Oncology
22. Neonatal Care of Puppy, Kitten, and Foal
23. Care of Birds, Reptiles and Small Mammals
24. Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Alternative Medical Nursing
Part Five: Emergency and Critical Care
25. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine
26. Emergency & Critical Care Nursing
27. Toxicology
28. Wound Management and Bandaging
Part Six: Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pharmacology
29. Pharmacology and Pharmacy
30. Pain Management
31. Veterinary Anesthesia
Part Seven: Surgical Nursing
32. Surgical instruments and Aseptic Technique
33. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material
34. Small Animal Surgical Nursing
35. Large Animal Surgical Nursing
36. Veterinary Dentistry
Part Eight: End of Life
37. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient
38. The Human Animal Bond and Euthanasia
