1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright Page

      4  Dedication Page

      5  Acknowledgments

      6  About the Companion Website

      7  Chapter 1: Introduction to the Veterinary (or Assistant) Profession Ethics References

      8  Chapter 2: Medical Terminology Medical terms Prefixes Suffixes Root words Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine References

      9  Chapter 3: Anatomy Anatomical directional terms Skeletal system Branches of science Body systems External anatomy Common veins Muscles Internal organs Urogenital system Internal structures of the thorax Conclusion References

      10  Chapter 4: Behavior, Handling, and Restraint Social behavior Animal body language Fear Free® Identification Avian restraint Reptile restraint Rabbit restraint Handling rodents References

      11  Chapter 5: Office Procedures and Telephone Techniques Telephone techniques Office procedures References

      12  Chapter 6: Nutrition Overview Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water Palatability Recommendations Weight management Summary References

      13  Chapter 7: Breeds Cat breeds Dog breeds References

      14  Chapter 8: Breeding and Genetics Introduction Dogs Cats Determining gender in puppies and kittens Breeding management References

      15  Chapter 9: General Nursing Care and Physical Exams Taking a history Physical exam Determining and recording vitals General nursing care Common diseases References

      16  Chapter 10: Exam Room Procedures Recognizing ectoparasites Nail trimming Ear