[March 31, 2025] Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets and Wildlife 3rd Edition

Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Pets and Wildlife, 3rd Edition

This book is a revised and expanded update of the essential text for veterinary nurses caring for exotic pets and wildlife species. Organized into logical sections, it is the gold standard in the field, providing comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, husbandry, diseases, and critical care medicine for a wide variety of exotic species.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Species Coverage: It covers the anatomy and physiology, housing, husbandry, handling, and nutrition of a wide variety of exotic species. This includes common exotic pets such as rabbits, rodents, hedgehogs, lizards, snakes, tortoises, and cage birds.
• New Wildlife Section: The book features an entirely new section on wildlife species, including chemical restraints, therapeutics, and rehabilitation for Eurasian wildlife species.
• Evidence-Based Practice: It maintains a strong focus on evidence-based care practice and the latest guidance for veterinary nursing.
• Practical Learning Tools: The book includes appendices with nursing care plans for exotic pets and wildlife, featuring filled-out example cases.
• Core Curriculum Alignment: The content includes everything you need to succeed as a veterinary nurse studying for the RCVS nursing syllabus, as well as postgraduate and advanced programs.
• Clinical Disciplines: The text covers diseases, therapeutics, diagnostic imaging, and critical care medicine of a wide variety of exotic species.