McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 11th Edition By Oreta Samples, Paige Allen
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The 11th Edition of McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, edited by Oreta M. Samples, is a comprehensive cornerstone text designed to prepare students for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and professional clinical practice.
The textbook covers a wide range of veterinary technology disciplines, organized across the following core topics and domains:
1. Introduction to the Profession & Practice Management
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Professional roles, responsibilities, and career paths of veterinary technicians and nurses.
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Veterinary laws, regulations, and medical ethics.
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Comprehensive practice management, scheduling, inventory control, and computer applications.
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Thorough implementation of veterinary medical records and data entry.
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Occupational health and safety protocols (OSHA) within veterinary hospitals.
2. Patient Assessment & Basic Clinical Care
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Patient restraint, safety, and humane handling techniques.
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Clinical history taking and meticulous physical examination procedures.
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Preventative health programs, vaccination guidelines, and wellness profiling across different life stages.
3. Comprehensive Nursing Care & Animal Management
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Small Animal Nursing: Advanced clinical care for companion animals (canines and felines).
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Large Animal Nursing: Comprehensive medical records, physical examination, emergency care, surgical assistance, and instrumentation specific to equine and livestock species.
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Exotics & Small Mammals: Dedicated care, husbandry, restraint, and treatment guidelines for birds, reptiles, and pocket pets.
4. Advanced Clinical & Medical Disciplines
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy: Drug calculation, administration, classifications, and safety regulations.
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Anesthesia & Analgesia: Pre-anesthetic assessment, monitoring, anesthetic delivery, and emergency protocols.
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Pain Management: Recognizing, evaluating, and multi-modality management of acute and chronic pain.
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Surgical Nursing: Surgical prep, sterile techniques, instrumentation, and post-operative recovery monitoring.
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Veterinary Oncology: Treatment protocols, safety handling of chemotherapeutic agents, and care for cancer patients.
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Dentistry: Dental cleaning, prophylaxis, oral examinations, and assisting with periodontal procedures.
5. Laboratory Protocols & Diagnostic Imaging
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Diagnostic imaging procedures, positioning, and safety guidelines (Radiography, Ultrasound).
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Clinical laboratory operations, including hematology, urinalysis, parasitology, and cytology.
6. Emergency, Critical Care & End-of-Life
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Triage, emergency medicine intervention, and critical patient monitoring.
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Humane euthanasia procedures, professional client communication, and grief support.
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