Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

By Paula Pattengale

Book Overview

Blackwell Publishing has acquired 85 titles from LWW's veterinary medicine book list. To place an order or get additional product information go to www.blackwellpublishing.com/vet. This step-by-step guide gives detailed instructions on how to perform the tasks of the veterinary assistant. It is an ideal everyday reference for veterinary support staff and for students in veterinary assisting programs. The book is based on a list of recommended skills developed by the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (AVTE). 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. The spiral binding allows the book to lie flat on a workspace for easy reference during a procedure. A back-of-book CD-ROM contains slides and video clips that demonstrate the tasks and PowerPoint slides for instructors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781742439
• ISBN13: 9780781742436
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 553 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A step-by-step guide providing vet assistants with essentials on performing basic procedures

The second updated edition of Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant provides a step-by-step guide providing vet assistants with essentials on performing basic procedures, from preparation to follow-up. From techniques based on the Association of Veterinary Technician Educator's list of recommended skills to appendices, a glossary, and more, this packs in details for new vet assistants and those studying the course at the college level.

Great overview of the veterinary profession, very pertinent info for vet assistants

I bought this book when I started working as an assistant for a small vet practice. I found it really useful, particularly on tips with dealing with clients, and how to properly restrain animals, etc. Includes issues on the business and medical side of veterinary medicine.

tasks for the veterinary assistant

This book has alot of good information. It will help me to freshed up on my skills. It was easy to understand and is well written.