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‘BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Second Edition)’ by Alasdair Hotston Moore and Suzanne Rudd
This book has been revised and updated from the previous edition dated 2000, to reflect the progression in veterinary nursing. There is increasing need for veterinary nurses to understand new techniques and cope with public demands; therefore their responsibility is rising so they are recognised as true professionals. Published in 2008, this book provides practical and informative guidance for qualified nurses, particularly those undertaking or wishing to undertake a diploma or degree in veterinary nursing. It is also aimed for veterinary nurses who wish to extend their knowledge and skills in this rapidly developing world.

The book comprises of fifteen chapters addressing all different areas of veterinary nursing from the history of the profession to practical care such as advanced medical and surgical nursing. The book contains four new chapters that were not present in the first edition including ‘Physiotherapy’, ‘Behaviour’, ‘Dentistry’ and ‘Managing Nurse Clinics’ to reflect the progression within the profession. Each of the new chapters starts with a precise introduction that addresses why the new units have been included, as well as an informative conclusion. All of the chapters provide an introduction, conclusion and aims at the beginning to inform what each chapter should provide.

Each chapter contains pictures with captions to explain the relevant text to help understand what exactly is being said. This book is therefore a good source for academic learning but also for practical information. Green boxes and tables are used to highlight key points of particular veterinary nursing practice. The book includes 6 conversation tables situated at the end of the book, such as suture material sizes, temperature and biochemistry conversions, which can be used as helpful resources.

As suggested by the title there is no section or discussion on exotic and wildlife nursing. This manual is purely for a canine and feline focus.

This book is definitely a useful book for developing skills and knowledge. However, I will point out that because it is exactly what it says in the title, i.e. “an advanced” book, it is therefore aimed for qualified veterinary nurses as the text is very technical and used to develop already known skills rather than to teach from fresh. Therefore I would not recommend it for students but possibly only as learning tool that is taught to them by a qualified veterinary nurse teacher in preparation for exams.

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