Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians - by Paula Plummer (Paperback)

About the Book

"The author, a credentialed veterinary technician, has devoted their career to lifelong learning and patient advocacy, particularly for feline patients. Their journey began with acquiring knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for their patients, and has evolved into sharing that expertise with others. This book, aimed at veterinary technicians working with felines, provides comprehensive insights into feline diseases, clinical signs, diagnostic techniques, and patient care considerations. It is structured into sections on feline-specific care, critical thinking, wound management, and systemic diseases. The companion website offers study materials and clinical tools, and the book is the result of collaboration among veterinary technician specialists dedicated to feline care, inspiring the author to continue their professional growth"-- Provided by publisher.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive overview of feline medicine in a clinical setting for the veterinary technician

Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians is a complete, specialty reference guide, written by veterinary technician specialists, for the veterinary technician to use in a feline medicine clinical setting. Covering everything from the pathophysiology of common feline diseases, current therapies and nursing care, diagnostic techniques, unique history taking methods, and nursing care in every major body system. It is a critical tool for anyone preparing for a specialty exam or the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).

Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians readers will also find:

• Coverage of cutting-edge diagnostics, treatment options, and more
• Detailed discussion of topics including feline friendly interactions, life stage considerations, client communication, pharmacology, and many more
• A team of contributors with decades of combined veterinary technician experience
• A comprehensive review of diseases in all major body systems including endocrinology, cardiology, renal and urinary systems
• Feline specific considerations for behavior, anesthesia, analgesia, transfusion medicine and nutrition
• The companion website includes study questions for all chapters, as well as client education materials, dental positioning guidelines and educational handouts

Feline Medicine for Veterinary Technicians is ideal for students as well as anyone preparing for a specialty exam or as a veterinary technician in feline clinical practice.

About the Author

Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, CP-fe), is a credentialed veterinary technician and training coordinator at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. She has devoted her career to teaching others in addition to being an advocate for feline patients.