Battaglia & Steele’s Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, 5th edition (PDF)

By Andrea M. Steele MSc RVT
Master the veterinary technician’s role in caring for critically ill or injured pets! Battaglia & Steele’s Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians, Fifth Edition, provides quick access to dozens of common, lifesaving protocols and procedures. Each treatment technique is described in step-by-step detail and illustrated in full color. To prepare you for the veterinary setting, a team approach is emphasized. With two new chapters and practical, easy-to-apply medical math and scenario-based exercises, this resource sets you up for success on the VTNE, in veterinary practices, and in animal hospital emergency departments.

NEW!Two additional chapters, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Renal Replacement Therapy, provide the latest information on these vital areas in emergency and critical care
NEW! Updated and expanded content throughout keeps you current with the latest advances in small animal emergency and critical care
Step-by-step instructions demonstrate how to perform specific procedures and techniques, guiding you through key assessment and treatment techniques
Comprehensive coverage of pain management, respiratory emergencies, and urologic emergencies provides cutting-edge treatment options for a wide variety of commonly seen presenting problems
Coverage of equipment and techniques includes the latest advances in basic lab equipment, fluid therapy, and oxygen therapy
Review and preparation for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) includes Medical Math exercises and questions based on real-world scenarios
Technician Notes highlight specific procedures with diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions, providing you with at-a-glance guidance

Two new chapters, High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and Renal Replacement Therapy, provide the latest information on these vital areas in emergency and critical care
New and expanded content throughout

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Saunders
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443278261
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443278266