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OverviewExotic 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. This book's companion Web site includes review questions and figures for download in PowerPoint at www.wiley.com/go/ballard. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bonnie Ballard (Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA) , Ryan Cheek (Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA)Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Edition: 2nd ISBN: 9781118682289ISBN 10: 1118682289 Publication Date: 05 April 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book is comprehensible and presented in a logical structure . . . this is a valuable and straightforwardintroductory text devoted to the principles of nursing commonly owned exotic pets. (Veterinary Record, 27 November 2010) Author InformationDr. Bonnie Ballard has worked in veterinary medicine since 1974, starting as a veterinary assistant, becoming a technician in 1979, and earning a DVM in 1994. In 1997, she began to develop the veterinary technology program at Gwinnett Technical College. The program received a full AVMA program accreditation in 2000. Dr. Ballard currently is the program's director and one of two full time faculty members. She also practices small animal and exotic medicine at Winder Animal Hospital in Winder, Georgia.<br><p>Ryan Cheek, graduated from Gwinnett Technical College in 1999 with an AAT in veterinary technology. After completing an internship at the ZooAtlanta Veterinary Hospital, he went to work at Avalon Animal Hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He also holds a part0time faculty position at Gwinnett Technical College, where he is a lab assistant and teaches exotic animal medicine. Mr. Cheek enjoys keeping reptiles and teaching children about them. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |