Veterinary Technician Books

Veterinary technology, or veterinary nursing as others call it, is a branch of veterinary care which caters to hands-on caring to animals. Being a veterinary technician is not as simple as it sounds. Like a nurse, a veterinary technician must be a trained professional in order to give utmost care to animals. They must acquire the knowledge about the normal and abnormal physiology of different animals and must be equipped with skills in order to do procedures under the supervision of a veterinarian. Hence, quality books are very much needed for them to perform wide variety of tasks.

For starters, the following books may be recommended for reading by veterinary technology students and licensed veterinary technicians alike:

Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog by Howard E. Evans

Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog is a hard-bound anatomy book. It is a comprehensive book which tackles about the anatomy of canines – from cellular level, tissue level, organs, and organ-systems. Well-written and could be easily understood, Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog is truly an informative book which one could use as main textbook or even as reference. It could be bought from bookstores for around $ 135 to $140. It is also sold on-line. The price is almost the same, excluding shipping fees.

Clinical Anatomy & Physiology for Veterinary Technicians. Laboratory Manual. by Thomas P. Colville

The Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians Laboratory Manual discusses procedures – simple to complex, in a step-by-step manner. Illustrated and colored, veterinary technicians will find the book interactive. Veterinary technicians will learn to correlate the anatomy and physiology of animals with their responsibilities as clinicians. The book is sold at local bookstores and thru the net for about $50.

Veterinary Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals by Catherine Mcgowan, et al

From learning the basics of animal care, next comes the identification of abnormalities, signs and symptoms, findings, care plan, treatment, and rehabilitation. The book Veterinary Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Animals is written by Catherine Mcgowan, et al and was published by Wiley-Blackwell in May of 2007. This book can serve as a reference for veterinary technicians in order to meet the demand of veterinary physical therapy. The book provides information about animal behaviors, nutrition, different physiotherapeutic modalities, and small veterinary medicine for both companion and livestock animals.

Withrow and MacEwen’s Small Animal Clinical Oncology

Cancer is a prevalent disease and is not exclusive to humans. More and more animals have been diagnosed with cancer. Because of this, it is a must for veterinary technicians to have a strong background in animal oncology. Withrow and MacEwen’s Small Animal Clinical Oncology is one of the top books a veterinary nurse should read when it comes to oncology. This book tackles topics about basic oncology: common types of tumors, possible findings, signs and symptoms, and treatment – curative and palliative. Also, this book is illustrative, with colorful pictures and images. Released in 2006, Withrow and MacEwan’s book is a hard cover resource priced at around $130.

Clinical books for veterinary technicians may be pricey, yet they are worthwhile and worth the investment.