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McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

  • 11th Edition - November 22, 2024
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Oreta M. Samples
  • Language: English

**2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner**Prepare for all the duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinic… Read more

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**2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner**

Prepare for all the duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition, covers every aspect of veterinary technology, including the care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. The cornerstone text in vet tech education, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice.

Key features

  • NEW! Updated and additional images visually reinforce comprehension and show you step-by-step how to perform dozens of procedures, while making information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations
  • UPDATED! Completely reviewed and updated material throughout covers all areas of the veterinary technology curriculum
  • NEW! Put Into Practice notes highlight essential information for effective clinical practice
  • Case presentations provide real-life scenarios that allow you to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Technician Note boxes and Procedure boxes call attention to information relating to the role and responsibilities of the veterinary technician
  • Large animal care content addresses medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual Large Animal Medical Nursing chapter
  • Dedicated chapter on birds, reptiles, and small mammals presents up-to-date content on care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets
  • Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of the technician
  • Learning objectives in each chapter help you focus your time on mastering the most important content

Readership

Veterinary technology students

Table of contents

Part 1 Veterinary Technology: An Overview

1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics

2. Veterinary Practice Management

3. Veterinary Medical Records

4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary Hospitals

Part 2 Patient Management and Nutrition

5. Animal Behavior

6. Restraint and Handling of Animals

7. History and Physical Examination

8. Preventive Health Programs

9. Animal Nutrition

10. Animal Reproduction

Part 3 Clinical Sciences

11. Hematology and Cytology

12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis

13. Parasitology

14. Clinical Microbiology

15. Diagnostic Imaging

16. Basic Necropsy Procedures

Part 4 Medical Nursing

17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques

18. Small Animal Medical Nursing

19. Large Animal Medical Nursing

20. Veterinary Oncology

21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals

22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals

23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical Nursing

Part 5 Emergency and Critical Care

24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine

25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing

26. Toxicology

27. Wound Management and Bandaging

Part 6 Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology

28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy

29. Pain Management

30. Veterinary Anesthesia

Part 7 Surgical Nursing

31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic-like Technique

32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material

33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing

34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing

35. Veterinary Dentistry

Part 8 End of Life

36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient

37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia

Product details

  • Edition: 11
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 7, 2025
  • Language: English

About the author

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Oreta M. Samples

Dr. Samples holds a BS degree in Veterinary Technology, a master’s degree in Public Health, and a doctoral degree in Health Sciences. She is also licensed in the state of Georgia as a Veterinary Technologist. She has authored over 30 journal articles as well as numerous textbook chapters. Her primary interest is in bridging the gap between veterinary science and public health, and she is currently involved in research on zoonotic diseases in wildlife and the potential for human transmission to hunters, taxidermists, game processors and DNR technicians.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Science and Public Health, Program Coordinator, MPH Program, Department of Veterinary Science, Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia; AVA Sub-Review Committee, Editorial Board - AVTA Journal, National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA