Veterinary Technology Program
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Using the Vet Tech Resources
- Tutorial on Using the Vet Tech ResourcesFollow this link to a brief tutorial on using the library resources in veterinary technology. You will be able to generate a "Certificate of Completion" at the end.
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- How to Use 'Search everything'Tutorial on using "Search Everything" feature which searches all library resources from a single search box.
Featured Electronic Books
BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781910443880Publication Date: 2021-07-06The BSAVA Pocketbook for Veterinary Nurses offers quick access to key information on a wealth of procedures. In this second edition, editor Emma Gerrard has built on the excellent work of Louise O'Dwyer to reflect the expanding responsibilities of the profession whilst retaining handy features, such as emergency doses and a ruler on the inside covers. Notable additions include: Surgical and anaesthetic checklists, pain scales for dogs, cats and rabbits, dental recording charts, and PROTECT ME information on antimicrobial resistance. Key points Expanded and updated to cover more aspects of modern veterinary nursing. Arranged in alphabetical order and cross-referenced for ease of use. Provides convenient access to condensed knowledge from a range of BSAVA titles. Over 70 full-colour illustrations bring life to radiographic positioning, bandaging and more. Retains the practical design of the first edition, with emergency doses and a ruler on the inside covers.
Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780813813189Publication Date: 2014-11-17Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides the veterinary technician with a solid foundation in behavioral medicine.
Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780323389822Publication Date: 2016-10-05Recognize and treat the parasites seen in veterinary practice! Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians, 5th Edition features clear and concise discussions of the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites.
Fenner's Veterinary Virology by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780123751584Fenner's Veterinary, Virology 4e, is the long awaited new edition of Veterinary Virology, 3e, which was published in 1999. Fully revised and updated by the new author team, this edition presents the fundamental principles of virology related to animal infection and disease, and addresses the clinical features, pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology and prevention of individual diseases.
An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781133125761Publication Date: 2014-04-03Providing the ultimate terminology reference for veterinary assistants and technicians, AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, 4e provides an engaging, systematic approach to learning medical terms and understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine.
Modern Veterinary Practice Management by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9781619420021Publication Date: 2013-01-01The classical veterinary education revolves around the anatomy, physiology, diseases and their treatment of the bovine, avian, equine, swine species and the assorted small animals.
- More Electronic Books in Veterinary MedicineFollow this link to access more than 14,000 electronic titles in veterinary medicine.
Journals
- Open Veterinary JournalThis publishes original research articles, review articles, short communications and case reports in all areas of veterinary medicine and its related subjects.
- Veterinary Nursing JournalIncludes clinical articles, practice management features, news and reports pertinent to today's veterinary nurse.
- Veterinary TechnicianAccess educational articles aimed at veterinary nurses and technicians.
- More Veterinary JournalsFollow this link to additional journals in veterinary medicine.
- Veterinary WorldAims to disseminate scientific knowledge related to Veterinary, Animal Husbandry and allied sciences.
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- R2 Digital Library This link opens in a new windowThe R2 Digital Library offers thousands of health science eBooks from the leading publishers. With one of the most extensive selections of Doody’s Core Titles, the R2 Digital Library has the content essential to the modern health science library. These high yield and focused eBooks are carefully sourced to provide the specialized content demanded by health science collections.