McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses 11th Edition

McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition is a comprehensive textbook developed for veterinary technicians, veterinary nurses, veterinary students, educators, and animal healthcare professionals seeking current, evidence-based knowledge in veterinary medicine. This updated edition delivers practical instruction and clinical expertise across every aspect of veterinary technology, preparing readers for both professional practice and the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE®). It covers the care of companion animals, horses, birds, reptiles, and small mammals while emphasizing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered veterinary care.

The book provides detailed coverage of veterinary anatomy and physiology, animal behavior, patient restraint and handling, nutrition, preventive healthcare, diagnostic imaging, laboratory procedures, hematology, microbiology, parasitology, anesthesia, surgical nursing, dentistry, pharmacology, emergency and critical care, pain management, rehabilitation, practice management, and client communication. Each chapter combines scientific knowledge with practical clinical applications to strengthen decision-making and technical competence.

Key Features include:

• Comprehensive coverage of veterinary nursing and technology for small and large animal practice.
• Updated content reflecting current veterinary standards, clinical procedures, and nursing protocols.
• Step-by-step procedure boxes that simplify essential clinical skills and patient care techniques.
• Hundreds of full-color photographs, illustrations, radiographic images, clinical tables, and workflow guides that enhance understanding.
• Clinical case studies, review questions, competency exercises, and critical-thinking activities to reinforce learning and VTNE® preparation.
• Expanded discussions on diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, laboratory diagnostics, infection prevention, and professional ethics.
• An excellent resource for veterinary technology programs, clinical rotations, certification preparation, and everyday veterinary practice.

Whether you are beginning your veterinary career, preparing for professional certification, or expanding your clinical expertise, this edition provides the practical knowledge and confidence needed to deliver outstanding animal healthcare.

Order McCurnin’s Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 11th Edition now from The Books House and strengthen your veterinary library with a trusted educational resource chosen by veterinary schools, educators, technicians, nurses, and animal healthcare professionals across the USA and countries worldwide.