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.

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• PART ONE: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics2. Veterinary Practice Management3. Veterinary Medical Records4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary HospitalsPART TWO: PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION 5. Animal Behavior6. Restraint and Handling of Animals7. History and Physical Examination8. Preventive Health Programs9. Animal Nutrition10. Animal ReproductionPART THREE: CLINICAL SCIENCES 11. Hematology and Cytology12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis13. Parasitology14. Clinical Microbiology15. Diagnostic Imaging16. Basic Necropsy ProceduresPART FOUR: MEDICAL NURSING 17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques18. Small Animal Medical Nursing19. Large Animal Medical Nursing20. Veterinary Oncology21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical NursingPART FIVE: EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE 24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing26. Toxicology27. Wound Management and BandagingPART SIX: ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY 28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy29. Pain Management30. Veterinary AnesthesiaPART SEVEN: SURGICAL NURSING 31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing35. Veterinary DentistryPART EIGHT: END OF LIFE 36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia

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.

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• PART ONE: VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW 1. Introduction to Veterinary Nursing and Technology: Its Laws and Ethics2. Veterinary Practice Management3. Veterinary Medical Records4. Occupational Health and Safety in Veterinary HospitalsPART TWO: PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION 5. Animal Behavior6. Restraint and Handling of Animals7. History and Physical Examination8. Preventive Health Programs9. Animal Nutrition10. Animal ReproductionPART THREE: CLINICAL SCIENCES 11. Hematology and Cytology12. Clinical Chemistry, Serology, and Urinalysis13. Parasitology14. Clinical Microbiology15. Diagnostic Imaging16. Basic Necropsy ProceduresPART FOUR: MEDICAL NURSING 17. Diagnostic Sampling and Therapeutic Techniques18. Small Animal Medical Nursing19. Large Animal Medical Nursing20. Veterinary Oncology21. Neonatal Care of Puppies, Kittens, and Foals22. Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals23. Rehabilitation and Integrative Medical NursingPART FIVE: EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE 24. Fluid Therapy and Transfusion Medicine25. Emergency and Critical Care Nursing26. Toxicology27. Wound Management and BandagingPART SIX: ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY 28. Pharmacology and Pharmacy29. Pain Management30. Veterinary AnesthesiaPART SEVEN: SURGICAL NURSING 31. Surgical Instruments and Aseptic Technique32. Surgical Assistance and Suture Material33. Small Animal Surgical Nursing34. Large Animal Surgical Nursing35. Veterinary DentistryPART EIGHT: END OF LIFE 36. Geriatric and Hospice Care: Supporting the Aged and Dying Patient37. The Human-Animal Bond and Euthanasia