Small Animal Surgical Nursing

Master the veterinary technician's role and responsibilities in surgical assisting! Small Animal Surgical Nursing, 5th Edition, helps you learn the techniques and protocols you need to work together with the veterinarian as a smoothly functioning surgical team. Clear guidelines are provided in areas such as surgical instruments and procedures, anesthesia, patient monitoring, preoperative and postoperative care of the animals, pain management, and client education. This edition is updated with new protocols, skills, and review questions. Written by well-known educator Marianne Tear, this complete resource helps you prepare for certification and become competent in performing the vet tech’s surgical responsibilities.