Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses E-Book

Linda Merrill

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2026

Beschreibung

New edition of the first comprehensive internal medicine book for Veterinary Technicians with information on relevant diseases organized by body system

Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses offers a detailed reference on small animal internal medicine, logically organized by diseases relating to body systems, with both basic and advanced information in each chapter. The text reviews anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, diseases, diagnostic testing, pharmacology, anesthetic and analgesia considerations, and nutrition management. Also included are patient friendly practice, pain management, nursing care, and small animal internal medicine considerations in oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Keeping up with the digital advancement of the veterinary market, this new edition includes additional online resources, including more images illustrating clinical signs and procedures, along with images, videos, checklists for procedures, pull lists for procedures, critical thinking lists, client education, and video clips.

This text is a group effort provided by VTS and diplomates in small animal internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology, as well as anesthesia and analgesia, nutrition, physical rehabilitation, behavior, clinical practice, and emergency and critical care veterinary technician specialists who are subject matter experts in their fields.

Sample topics discussed in Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses include:

• Endocrine disease including the pituitary gland, covering growth hormone disorders and diabetes insipidus
• Pancreatic disease including both endocrine and exocrine disease
• Gastrointestinal disease including feeding tubes, covering esophagostomy, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tube placement
• Infectious disease including fungal diseases including histoplasmosis, aspergillosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, and blastomycosis
• Selected nursing considerations including critical thinking and the nursing process

Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is essential reading for veterinary technician students, practicing technicians, nurses, and those studying for the AIMVT specialty exam.

Leseprobe

Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses

Second Edition

Edited by

Linda Merrill

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Library of Congress Cataloging‐in‐Publication Data

Names: Merrill, Linda (Linda Lee), 1958– editor.Title: Small animal internal medicine for veterinary technicians and nurses / edited by Linda Merrill.Description: Second edition. | Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2026] | Includes index.Identifiers: LCCN 2025043322 (print) | LCCN 2025043323 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119800316 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119800330 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119800323 (epub)Subjects: LCSH: Pet medicine--Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Pets–Diseases–Teatment–Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Veterinary nursing–Handbooks, manuals, etc. | Veterinary internal medicine–Handbooks, manuals, etc.Classification: LCC SF981 .S627 2026 (print) | LCC SF981 (ebook)LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2025043322LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2025043323

Cover Design: WileyCover Images: Courtesy of Pedro Borges, Courtesy of Dr. Nora Romero-Fernández, Courtesy of Ana Antunes, Courtesy of Joseph Cyrus, Courtesy of Kelly Semple

Dedication

Love to Jeff, who is my family, and to all the inspirations and characters in veterinary medicine whose paths have crossed mine.

Contributors and Editors

Abbey L.M. Hertel BAH, RVT, VTS (Neurology)Sheridan CollegeBrampton, Ontario, Canada

Alanna Mallory BS, LVT, VTS (SAIM)Internal Medicine Technician, Specialty StaffSupervisor, Pinnacle Veterinary SpecialistsGlen Mills, PA

Amanda A. Searles LVT, VTS (ECC), FFCP (Veterinary)Port City Veterinary Referral HospitalPortsmouth, NH

Amber S.M. Harris DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Clinical Assistant Professor of Small AnimalInternal Medicine, College of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Georgia

Amy R. Levensaler LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)CT State Community College MiddlesexVeterinary Technology ProgramMiddletown, CT

Andrew White DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)Garden State Veterinary SpecialistsEatontown, NJ

Angela Elia LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC) Training Program Manager, Pieper Veterinary GroupMiddletown, CT

Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) (Nutrition),Elite FFCPAppalachian State UniversityVeterinary Technology ProgramBoone, NC

Anna Grimes BS, RVT, VTS (Cardiology)Alba Medical and NC StateWilmington, NC

Beth Thomas RVN VTS (SAIM)Vets Now ReferralsManchester, UK

Brendan Boostrom DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)MedVet Northern VirginiaManassas, VA

Brooke Quesnell BS, CVT, VTS (IM‐Oncology)WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency & Specialty CenterBoise, ID

Camia Tonge MS, LVT, VTS (SAIM)Schwarzman Animal Medical CenterNew York, NY

Caroline Boothroyd RVN CertSAN VTS (Oncology), (SAIM)Northwest Veterinary SpecialistsCheshire, England

Carolyn Gross DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Central Hospital for Veterinary MedicineGuilford, CT

Carolyn Tai CVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM)Cummings Veterinary Medical Center at Tufts UniversityN. Grafton, MA

Carrie Schwake RVT, VTS (SAIM), MBAIowa State University Veterinary Medical CenterAmes, IA

Chastity Ketchum LVT, VTS (SAIM)Former Director at Large SAIMCharleston, SC

Chelsea Camiolo BS, CVT, VTS (SAIM)BluePearl Pet HospitalFort Myers, FL

Christian Eriksson de Rezende, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)BluePearl Veterinary PartnersSouth Charlotte, NC

Christina L. Marino DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Small Animal Veterinary SpecialistsWyndmoor, PA

Christine Weaver BS, LVT, VTS (IM‐Neurology)Partner Veterinary Emergency & Specialty CenterFrederick, MD

Danielle DeCormier LVT, VTS (Oncology)MedVetColumbus, OH

Danielle Schaak LVT, VTS (SAIM)Oakland Veterinary Referral ServicesBloomfield Hills, MI

Deanna Cappucci LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation)West Delray VeterinaryDelray Beach, FL

Elizabeth Groth DMV, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)VRCC Veterinary Emergency & Specialty HospitalEnglewood, CO

Elizabeth Schooley DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM)IDEXX LaboratoriesWestbrook, ME

Ella Mitelberg LVT, VTS (SAIM)Austin Veterinary Emergency and SpecialtyAustin, TX

Inger Reres, BA, LVT, VTS, SAIM, VCAVeterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury, NYAdjunct Professor Long Island UniversityBrookville, NY

Isabel Greene BS, LVT, VTS (SAIM)Michigan State University, College of Veterinary MedicineLansing, MI

Jane Thoman CVT, VTS (SAIM)Garden State Veterinary SpecialistsEatontown, NJ

Jenny Cassibry Fisher RVT, VTS (IM‐Oncology)Director of Medical ExcellenceMission Veterinary Partners Baton Rouge, LA

Jessica Grant BVSc (hons) DipECVIM‐ CA (Oncology)MRCVS European and RCVS specialist in Small AnimalOncology, Northwest Veterinary SpecialistsCheshire, UK

Jessica McCarty CVT, VTS (Cardiology)WestVet Boise 24/7 Animal Emergency & Specialty CenterBoise, ID

Jessica Romine DMV, DACVIM (SAIM)Animal Referral CentreAuckland, New Zealand

Jessica C. Wilson‐Hess MS, CVT, VTS (SAIM)Director of Technician DevelopmentEverVet PartnersConshocken, PA

Jordan Porter LVT, VTS (IM‐SA)Shepherd Veterinary SoftwareSpringfield, GA

Joseph Cyrus BVSc & AH, MVSc (Vet Med), PhD,DACVIM (SAIM), DACVIM (Int Med)Pulse Veterinary Specialists & EmergencySherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Joseph M. Bruner DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Clinical Assistant Professor SAIMVeterinary Teaching HospitalCollege of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Julie Armstrong DVM, MVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)Staff Internist, True North VeterinaryDiagnostic Laboratory Inc.Langley, BC

Julie A. Nettifee RVT, MS, VTS (Neurology)NC State College of Veterinary MedicineRaleigh, NC

Juliet Morrison BSc(Hons), RVN, VTS (SAIM)Head Canine Medicine Nurse at Langford VetsBristol, UK

Kaitlin Lonc DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)Oakland Veterinary Referral ServicesBloomfield Hills, MI

Kara M. Burns MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)Independent Nutritional Consultant, FounderAcademy of Veterinary Nutrition TechniciansLafayette, IN

Karen R. Muñana DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)Professor, NC State College of Veterinary MedicineRaleigh, NC

Kate Albin CVT, VTS (SAIM)Central Hospital for Veterinary MedicineGuilford, CT

Katrina Lafferty BFA, RLAT, CVT, VTS(Anesthesia & Analgesia)Henry Vilas Zoo, Madison, Wisconsin andUniversity of Wisconsin‐MadisonSchool of Veterinary Medicine

Kristen L. Hagler BS, RVT,VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) CCRP, CVPPCircle Oak Canine Sports Medicine andRehabilitation CenterPetaluma, CA

Kristie Garcia CVT LVT VTS (Cardiology)Garden State Vet Specialists, Cardiology departmentEatontown, NJ

Laura George RVN, DipHECVN, DipAVN (SA),NCert A&CC, CertVNECC, VTS (SAIM)Granta Veterinary SpecialistsCambridgeshire, UK

Laura Jones BSc(Hons) DipAVN (SA), ISFMDipFN, VTS(IM‐SA) RVNThe Ralph Veterinary Referral CentreMarlow, UK

Linda Ryan BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour & Welfare,VTS (Behaviour) & (Oncology), DipAVN (Medical),KPA‐CTP, RVN, CCABInspiring Pet TeachingGodshill, Hants., UK

Lindsay Carroll BS, CVT, VTS (Oncology)Violet Crown Veterinary SpecialistsAustin, TX

Lindsay Erin Hallman CVT, CCMT, VTS (Oncology)Mount Laurel Animal HospitalMount Laurel, NJ

Lisa Soucy B.S, LVT, VTS (SAIM)Central Hospital for Veterinary MedicineGuilford, CT and CT State MiddlesexAdjunct for the Veterinary Technology ProgramMiddletown, CT

Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC)VetTechXpertSan Jose, CA

Liza Wysong BAS, RVT, VTS (CP-CF)(SAIM)Adjunct Instructor – Veterinary TechnologyRowan College of South JerseySouth Jersey, NJ

Lynda Vermillion CVT, VTS (SAIM)Veterinary Emergency Center of ManchesterManchester, NH

Maria Maddox BA, LVT, VTS (Physical Rehab)CCRP, P.A.W.S. for RehabilitationVirginia Beach, VA

Marisa Rhyne MAg, MS, BAS, LVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM)Dallas College Cedar Valley CampusLancaster, TX

Martha Byard LVT, RVT, VTS (SAIM)BluePearl Veterinary Partners MidtownNew York, NY

Mary Marrington MA VetMB CertSAM,DipECVIM‐CA(Onc) MRCVSNorthwest Veterinary Specialists, UK

Mary Ellen Goldberg, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRVT, CVPP, VTS(LAM- Research Anesthesia- Retired, PhysicalRehabilitation-Retired, Anesthesia & Analgesia-Honorary)

Megan Lee CVT, VTS (Oncology)BluePearl Pet HospitalClearwater, FL

Meri F. Hall RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM)Lifetime Veterinary CenterJupiter, FL

Moria Borys DVM, MS, DACVIMBoundary Bay Veterinary Specialty HospitalBellingham, WA

Nicola Lakeman MSc BSc (Hons), RVN, VTS (Nutrition)Nutrition Manager at IVC EvidensiaBristol, UK

Niquita Seeley BSc, LVT, VTS (Oncology)Maine Veterinary Medical CenterScarborough, ME

Nora Romero‐Fernández DVM DipACVIM (SAIM),DipECVIM‐CA (Internal Medicine), MRCVS AmericanEBVS® recognized European and RCVS Specialist in SAIMBoard‐Certified SAIM SpecialistConsultant in Small Animal Internal MedicineWest Wycombe, UK

Paula Plummer LVT, VTS (ECC)(SAIM)(CP‐fe)Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalCollege Station, TX

Peter Bennett BVSc PhD FANZCVS DACVIMMelbourne Veterinary SchoolFaculty of Science, the University of MelbourneMelbourne, Australia

Rachel Cepelak BSc. LVT, VTS (SAIM)