Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant, 2nd Edition by Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis – Paperback (ISBN: 9781119565314)

Edited by Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis

Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant, 2nd Edition edited by Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis is a comprehensive veterinary assisting textbook designed to support students, instructors, and practicing veterinary assistants. Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this edition provides a structured introduction to the veterinary assistant curriculum, including medical terminology, anatomy, animal behavior, handling and restraint, nutrition, clinical procedures, laboratory considerations, and the professional responsibilities of veterinary support staff.

Designed for veterinary assistant programs, animal science departments, technical colleges, career and technical education programs, veterinary clinics, workforce training providers, and institutional procurement teams, this textbook supports classroom instruction, clinical skills training, NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam preparation, and professional development for entry-level veterinary care roles.

What This Book Does

This textbook teaches the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for veterinary assisting, from terminology and anatomy to animal handling, restraint, nutrition, clinical support, laboratory awareness, and patient care. It connects classroom learning with the day-to-day responsibilities of veterinary assistants working in animal hospitals, private practices, shelters, laboratories, and clinical education settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of the veterinary assistant curriculum
• Includes veterinary medical terminology, anatomy, animal behavior, handling, restraint, and nutrition
• Updated content reflecting current veterinary assisting education and clinical practice
• Supports NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam preparation and classroom instruction
• Useful for veterinary assistant students, instructors, clinics, shelters, and workforce training programs
• Strong fit for technical colleges, CTE departments, animal care programs, and institutional textbook purchasing

Who Should Use This Book?

• Veterinary assistant students and instructors
• Veterinary technology and animal science programs
• Career and technical education departments
• Technical colleges, community colleges, and vocational training providers
• Animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, and clinical training sites
• Practicing veterinary assistants seeking a structured reference
• Institutions purchasing veterinary assisting textbooks in bulk for classroom adoption

Why It’s Essential

• Provides a complete foundation for veterinary assistant education and entry-level practice
• Supports both academic coursework and practical clinical training
• Helps students prepare for veterinary assisting roles and certification-oriented study
• Strong fit for veterinary assistant programs, animal care training, technical education, and institutional supply

A comprehensive veterinary assisting textbook for classroom instruction, clinical training, animal care education, and professional preparation.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781119565314
• ISBN-10: 1119565316
• Edition: 2nd
• Editors: Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 224
• Publication Year: 2022
• Condition: New
• Price: $45.99
• Minimum Order: 5 Copies
• Availability: In Stock

TOC Highlights

• Introduction to the Veterinary Assistant Profession
• Veterinary Medical Terminology
• Animal Anatomy and Body Systems
• Animal Behavior, Handling, and Restraint
• Nutrition and Patient Care Support
• Veterinary Clinical Procedures
• Laboratory Considerations
• Avian and Exotic Animal Care
• Client Communication and Professional Responsibilities
• Preparation for Veterinary Assistant Practice

FAQs

• Is this the 2nd Edition of Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant?
  Yes. This listing is for Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant, 2nd Edition with ISBN 9781119565314.
• Who edited this textbook?
  The book is edited by Kara M. Burns and Lori Renda-Francis.
• Is this book useful for veterinary assistant students?
  Yes. It is designed for veterinary assistant students, instructors, and practicing veterinary assistants who need a structured overview of the veterinary assisting curriculum.
• Does this textbook support NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam preparation?
  Yes. It is suitable for veterinary assistant students preparing for NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant exam-oriented study and professional practice.
• Is this suitable for institutional and bulk orders?
  Yes. BooksGoat supports bulk purchasing for veterinary assistant programs, technical colleges, animal science departments, veterinary clinics, shelters, and workforce training providers.