Dedication
Acknowledgments
Reviewers
Chapter 1. Veterinary Medical Terminology And Abbreviations
Introduction
Veterinary Medical Terminology
Learning To Dissect A Veterinary Term
Putting It All Together
Common Directional Terms
Common Terms And Abbreviations Used In Veterinary Practice
Spelling
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Bonus Question
Clinical Situations
Competency Skills
Chapter 2. Medical Records
Introduction
The Veterinary Medical Record
Creating A Medical Record
Invoicing
Recording Information In The Medical Record
Filing Medical Records
Consent Forms And Certificates
Medical Records As Legal Documents
Computerized Veterinary Programs
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Clinical Situations
Competency Skills
Chapter 3. Scheduling Appointments And Computer Applications
Chapter 4. Veterinary Careers
Introduction
The Veterinary Team
Professional Dress And Appearance
The Veterinary Facility
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 5. Communication And Client Relations
Introduction
The Communication Process
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Written Communication
Appropriate Communication Skills
Interacting With People
Communicating With Difficult Clients
Telephone Skills
Grief And Communication
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Clinical Situations
Competency Skills
Chapter 6. Veterinary Ethics And Legal Issues
Introduction
Veterinary Ethics
Veterinary Laws And Veterinary Practice Acts
Veterinary Common Law
Federal Veterinary Laws
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Clinical Situations
Competency Skills
Chapter 7. Veterinary Safety And Aseptic Techniques
Introduction
Safety In The Veterinary Facility
Osha Guidelines And Regulations
Methods Of Sanitation
Veterinary Sanitation Chemicals And Cleaners
Housekeeping And General Cleaning
Exam Room Sanitation
Aseptic Techniques
Isolation Ward
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Clinical Situations
Chapter 8. Dog Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 9. Cat Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 10. Avian Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 11. Pocket Pet Health And Production Management
Chapter 12. Rabbit Identification And Production Management
Chapter 13. Reptile And Amphibian Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 14. Ornamental Fish And Aquaculture Identification And Production Management
Chapter 15. Zoo Exotic And Wildlife Identification And Production Management
Chapter 16. Laboratory And Animal Research Production Management
Chapter 17. Beef And Dairy Cattle Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 18. Equine And Draft Animal Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 19. Swine Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 20. Sheep Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 21. Goat Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 22. Poultry Breed Identification And Production Management
Chapter 23. The Structure Of Living Things
Chapter 24. The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 25. The Digestive System
Chapter 26. Circulatory System
Chapter 27. The Respiratory System
Chapter 28. The Endocrine System
Chapter 29. The Renal System
Chapter 30. The Reproductive System
Chapter 31. The Immune System
Chapter 32. The Nervous System
Chapter 33. The Sensory System
Chapter 34. Animal Nutrition
Chapter 35. Microbiology And Parasitology As Disease Processes
Chapter 36. Basic Veterinary Restraint And Handling Procedures
Chapter 37. Physical Examination Procedures And Patient History
Chapter 38. Veterinary Assistant Procedures
Chapter 39. Laboratory Procedures
Chapter 40. Radiology And Imaging Procedures
Chapter 41. Pharmacy Procedures
Chapter 42. Surgical Assisting Procedures
Appendix A. American Veterinary Medical Association (Avma)–Accredited Veterinary Schools
