Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-speak Deciphered for the Non-veterinarian
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (509 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1577790901 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 317 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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From Booklist Author Coates, a veterinarian, designed this dictionary of veterinary terms for animal owners and those who work in the veterinary field to assist with the common question, “What did the vet mean by that?” Some 5,600 terms are defined alphabetically, and entries range from a few words to 100 words. Sources for more information are also included. --Sue Polanka . Pronunciations are not provided. Several appendixes offer information on commonly prescribed drugs, abbreviations and acronyms, weights and measures, normal physiologic para
A must for students, assistants, technicians, and those who work in veterinary offices or in the animal industry. The Appendices include a guide to Commonly Prescribed Drugs and their possible side effects, Acronyms and Abbreviations, and formulae for converting weights, units and measures, plus tables of Normal Physiologic and Reproductive Parameters of both common pets and livestock.. Helpful for pet owners, too. Clearly defines, in dictionary format, just about every term a veterinarian will ever use
great addition to any pet owners library or Veterinary Clinic waiting room! Kathryn M Smith I teach a Veterinary Assistant/Primary Care Provider course for the Dept. of Labor Dog Handling program - New Leash on Life - and this book has been an wonderful addition to our library -- simple, non-technical, understandable definitions - my only regret is that the proper PRONUNCIATION of the word is not offered!! And as you know -- some of our 'medical' terms are difficult to articulate properly!. Witchy Woman said Its like Veterinary Terminology for Dummies!. I purchased this book after entering school to become a Veterinary Technician. I have never worked in a clinic and I am unfamiliar with the terminology. This book has provided me with practical, easy to understand definitions of the terminology I have to study for school. I would have given it five stars but there are a few words I have not been able to look up in it. Besides that, it is an excellent book for people whom are clueless about Veterinary Terminology or who know it, but would like a "down-to-earth" way to describe things to their clients.. "EXCELLENT BOOK - A MUST HAVE" according to Nichole Kelly CVT, CVPM. I recently came across a copy of Dr. Jennifer Coates' book: Dictionary of Veterinary Terms - Vet-Speak for the Non-Veterinarian. Having over 10 years of combined experience as a CVT/CVPM and part-time instructor in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program, I decided to challenge the book before actually reading it. Over a couple of days I thought about veterinary language that I use on a routine basis, as well as veterinary terms that I use with clients. To my pleasant surprise, I did not come up with a single term or word that was not referenced in thi
Technicians had trouble deciphering medical orders. Jennifer Coates, DVM, graduated with honors from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Animal owners, veterinary support staff, and animal care workers needed a clear and concise resource to explain terminology in plain English. . The skill and knowledge gained through years spent immersed in all a