Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant. Lori Renda-Francis

dirt.Figure 10.5 Dog nail anatomy.Figure 10.6 Cat nail anatomy.Figure 10.7 Resco.Figure 10.8 Cat nail trimmer.Figure 10.9 Scissor trimmers.Figure 10.10 Human nail trimmer.Figure 10.11 Kwik Stop.Figure 10.12 Silver nitrate sticks.Figure 10.13 Ear anatomy.Figure 10.14 Ear cleaning.Figure 10.15 Eye drops.Figure 10.16 Eye ointment.Figure 10.17 Anal gland anatomy.Figure 10.18 Finger cot.Figure 10.19 Giving oral medication to a dog,Figure 10.20 Administering liquid medication to a dog.Figure 10.21 Administering liquid medication to a cat.Figure 10.22 Administering a pill or capsule to a cat.Figure 10.23 Ophthalmoscope.Figure 10.24 Otoscope.Figure 10.25 Interchangeable handle.Figure 10.26 Thermometer.Figure 10.27 Thermometer.

      8 Chapter 12Figure 12.1 Binocular microscope. Courtesy of Lori Renda‐Francis, LVT, PhDFigure 12.2 When performing a fecal floatation, be sure to mix stool materia...Figure 12.3 This allows for the parasite eggs to float to the surfaceFigure 12.4 The eggs are collected from the surface using a glass slide. The...

      9 Chapter 14Figure 14.1 Radiographic positions.

      10 Chapter 15Figure 15.1 Autoclave.Figure 15.2 Indicator strip.Figure 15.3 Surgical pack prior to autoclaving.Figure 15.4 Surgical pack after autoclaving.Figure 15.5 Surgical scissors.Figure 15.6 Hemostats.Figure 15.7 Thumb tissue forceps.Figure 15.8 Suture cassette (spool).Figure 15.9 Individual suture pack with needle.Figure 15.10 Swaged‐on needle.Figure 15.11 Suture needles.Figure 15.12 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.13 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.14 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.15 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.16 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.17 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.18 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.19 Steps to folding a gown.Figure 15.20 Closed gloving technique.Figure 15.21 Closed gloving technique.Figure 15.22 Open gloving technique.Figure 15.23 Open gloving technique.Figure 15.24 Open gloving technique.Figure 15.25 Open gloving technique.Figure 15.26 Sterile pouch.Figure 15.27 V‐trough.Figure 15.28 Table made into a V shape.Figure 15.29 Sharps container.Figure 15.30 Biohazard bag.

      11 Chapter 16Figure 16.1 Meyer’s parrot in towel restraint.Figure 16.2 Meyer’s parrot clutching pellet/seed ball. Figure 16.3 Bearded dragon shedding skin – arrow points to skin on nose read...Figure 16.4 Blue tongue skink cage and nutrition example.Figure 16.5 Domestic rabbit. Courtesy of Kara M Burns, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)....Figure 16.6 Guinea pigs.

      12 Chapter 17Figure 17.1 Equine skeleton.Figure 17.2 Grazing.Figure 17.3 Small herd of companion animal horses.Figure 17.4 Approach to the horse from the left, or near, side. Note the rig...Figure 17.5 Central sulcus (green arrow) and lateral sulci (white arrows) of...

      13 Chapter 18Figure 18.1 Example cover letter.

      14 Chapter 19Figure 19.1 Pharmacy.Figure 19.2 Want list.Figure 19.3 Safe, opened.

      15 Chapter 20Figure 20.1 The human–animal bond between a technician and her horse.Figure 20.2 The Rainbow Bridge poem with a pet’s paw print.

      16 Chapter 22Figure 22.1 Client/patient form.Figure 22.2 Client/patient assessment form.Figure 22.3 Client/patient notes form.

      17 Chapter 23Figure 23.1 Secondary labeling.

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      5  Acknowledgments

      6  About the Companion Website

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      8  Begin Reading

      9  Glossary

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