The third edition of Aspinall’s Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing is the ideal text for both student and qualified veterinary nurses as it covers the entire veterinary nursing syllabus. Now written in the main by veterinary nurses this book comprehensively covers all aspects of the veterinary nursing role from client communication to nutritional support.

All chapters have been revised in line with changes in legislation and regulation, but also theoretical and practical aspects. Greater emphasis on the veterinary practice structure including the role of corporate businesses and use of social media bring this edition fully up to date.

The new edition welcomes Nicola Ackerman as principal editor. Nicola is past officer of the BVNA and editor of the Veterinary Nursing Journal, and is currently the chair of The Pet Obesity Taskforce. Nicola is a winner of several awards including the Blue Cross/BVNA Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2010. Nicola was the first Veterinary Nurse in the UK to become a veterinary nurse specialist in nutrition.

• Comprehensive content ideal for both student and qualified veterinary nurses
• Over 700 full colour illustrations for enhanced understanding
• Written by veterinary nurses for veterinary nurses
• Recommended reading given for each chapter to aid further research

Contents

۱ Ethics and Animal Welfare
۲ Customer Care and Communication
۳ Consulting Skills and Clinics
۴ Practice and Staff Management
۵ Legislation and the Veterinary Nurse
۶ Canine and Feline Anatomy and Physiology
۷ Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of the Exotic Species
۸ Equine Anatomy and Physiology
۹ Canine and Feline Nutrition
۱۰ Clinical Nutrition
۱۱ Equine Nutrition
۱۲ Behaviour and Handling of the Dog and Cat
۱۳ Behaviour and Handling of the Horse
۱۴ Restraint, Handling and Administration of Medicines to Exotic Species
۱۵ Introduction to Genetics
۱۶ Practical Animal Breeding
۱۷ The Essentials of Patient Care
۱۸ Physiotherapy Techniques
۱۹ Fundamental Pharmacology
۲۰ Emergency and Intensive Critical Care
۲۱ Prevention of the Spread of Infectious Diseases
۲۲ Common Medical Conditions of the Body Systems
۲۳ Principles of Surgical Nursing
۲۴ Theatre Practice
۲۵ Fluid Therapy and Nutritional Support
۲۶ Dentistry
۲۷ Principles of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
۲۸ Equine Anaesthesia
۲۹ Parasitology
۳۰ Microbiology
۳۱ Laboratory Diagnostic Aids
۳۲ Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
۳۳ Management and Care of Exotic Species
۳۴ Management and Care of Injured Wildlife
۳۵ Animal Housing
۳۶ Stable Design and Management
۳۷ Animal Grooming
Appendix 1 Normal Values (from various sources)
Appendix 2 Essential Calculations