Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician

by Ballard, Bonnie; Cheek, Ryan

• ISBN13: 9780813822068
• ISBN10: 0813822068
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-04
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician, Second Edition is a comprehensive yet clear introduction to exotic animal practice for technicians in the classroom and clinic setting alike. With an emphasis on the exotic species most likely to present to a veterinary practice, the book offers easy-to-follow descriptions of common procedures and techniques. Covering information ranging from anatomy, restraint, and common diseases to radiology, surgical assisting, and parasitology, Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician provides technicians with all the information necessary to confidently and competently treat exotic patients.

Author Biography

Bonnie Ballard, DVM, is the program director at Gwinnett Technical College and one of two full-time faculty members. She also practices small animal and exotic medicine at Winder Animal Hospital in Winder, Georgia.
Ryan Cheek, RVTg, VTS (ECC), is a veterinary technologist and a full-time instructor at Gwinnett Technical College. Before this position he was head technician of the exotic animal department and an emergency and critical technician in private practice.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Contributors

Disclaimer

Introduction

The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Exotic Animal Medicine

Avian

Psittacines and Passerines

Psittacine Behavior, Husbandry, and Enrichment

Aviary Design and Management

Sex Differentiation and Reproduction

Reptiles

Lizards

Snakes

Chelonians

Herpetoculture and Reproduction

Amphibians

Amphibians

Mammals

Ferrets

Rabbits

Mice, Rats, Gerbils, and Hamsters

Chinchillas

Guinea Pigs

Hedgehogs

Skunks

Sugar Gliders

Prairie Dogs

Wildlife Rehabilitation

The Role of the Veterinary Technician in Wildlife Rehabilitation

Hematology

Avian and Reptile Hematology

Appendixs

State/Federal Wildlife Permit Offices

Wildlife Admission/Exam/Care Forms

Handling and Restraint of Wildlife Species

Tail Wrapping

Guide to Identification of Hatchling and Nestling Songbirds

Average Body Weights of Selected North American Songbirds

Species Care Sheets

Biological Data of Selected North American Wild Mammals

Glossary of Medical Conditions and Treatments

Wildlife Product Sources

Additional Resources

Supplies Necessary for an Exotic Practice

Index

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