The new edition of this classic core textbook has been fully updated to reflect the current syllabus, including equine content for the first time, while retaining additional useful chapters that are no longer covered in the syllabus. Each chapter includes learning objectives and self assessment questions. There are new chapters on professional responsibilities, professional development and learning. KEY FEATURES * Anatomy and physiology presented in a single integrated chapter to allow easy comparison* Stand-alone chapter on nursing models, with clinical application examples* New chapter on professional responsibilities, regulation and ethics* Up-to-date content on MRSA and PETS regulations * Appendix on study skills* Specially commissioned new drawings* Addresses equine species as required by VN core units, including details on anatomy, handling, stabling, feeding, bandaging, radiography, reproduction and anaesthesia

About the Author

Barbara Cooper VN CertEd Hon Assoc RCVS College of Animal Welfare, Godmanchester, Huntingdon Lynn Turner MA VetMB MRCVS Trixhayes Farm, Woodbury, Exeter Elizabeth Mullineaux BVM&S CertSHP MRCVS Quantock Veterinary Hospital, Bridgwater

Reviews

"This is the book that every nurse should have, be they a student nurse, a qualified nurse, an older qualified nurse and even some vets to bring them bang up to date with all the latest techniques and good standards of nursing care." (Veterinary Practice, 1 February 2012)