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Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-speak Deciphered for the Non-veterinarian |  | Author: Jennifer Coates
Publisher: Alpine Pubns
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 435974
Media: Paperback
Pages: 317
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 1577790901
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.08903
EAN: 9781577790907
ASIN: 1577790901
Publication Date: October 8, 2007
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Product Description
If your veterinarian told you that he heard sounds of crepitus in your cat s back leg, or the suspicious lump on your dog s back was a furuncle, what would your reaction be? If you are like most of us, you would be looking at your veterinarian with a blank expression on your face, with not a clue as to what he was saying. Not knowing if you should be more concerned, or breathe a sigh of relief that your pet s ailment was not serious.
Jennifer Coates, DVM, a former veterinary technician, realized the need for a resource in plain English for the veterinary jargon. The result, Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-Speak Deciphered for the Non-Veterinarian, was recently published by Alpine Publications, Inc. Written in a dictionary format, this book clearly describes the thousands of words that one may encounter at the veterinarian s office. Anyone who owns or works with animals will find it easy to read and to understand. Dr. Coates has also included several charts in the appendices, covering commonly prescribed drugs, with their possible side effects and major uses; acronyms and abbreviations; weights, measures, and conversions; and normal physiologic parameters for a variety of companion animals and livestock. This is an excellent book for those people who include animals in their lives to use as a reference.
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 EXCELLENT BOOK - A MUST HAVE November 3, 2009
Nichole Kelly CVT, CVPM (Fort Collins, CO)
I recently came across a copy of Dr. Jennifer Coates' book: Dictionary of Veterinary Terms - Vet-Speak for the Non-Veterinarian. Having over 10 years of combined experience as a CVT/CVPM and part-time instructor in an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program, I decided to challenge the book before actually reading it. Over a couple of days I thought about veterinary language that I use on a routine basis, as well as veterinary terms that I use with clients. To my pleasant surprise, I did not come up with a single term or word that was not referenced in this book. Eventually I carefully reviewed the entire contents, and found it to be very thorough and user-friendly. The veterinary terms are alphabetized for extremely easy reference. The appendix includes a common drug reference, acronyms/abbreviations, and normal physiologic/reproductive parameters (a wonderful, quick review for anyone in this profession). I truly cannot think of an easier reference guide for veterinary technicians, receptionists, students or pet owners that I have come across in my entire career. I would recommend this book without hesitation. Dr. Coates' well-rounded background and understanding of the veterinary profession has helped her produce book of quality, ease and simple excellence.
-Nichole Kelly, CVT, CVPM
Fort Collins, CO
Vet book for non-vets April 28, 2009
K. Diemer
I purchased this book for my daughter at a price that was $6.00 less at Amazon.com than at Barnes & Noble. My daughter is taking an on-line course to become a Veterinary Assistant. She tells me that it is one of the most helpful dictionaries for this profession.
 Its like..... Veterinary Terminology for Dummies! October 21, 2008
Mr. Valentine
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this book after entering school to become a Veterinary Technician. I have never worked in a clinic and I am unfamiliar with the terminology. This book has provided me with practical, easy to understand definitions of the terminology I have to study for school. I would have given it five stars but there are a few words I have not been able to look up in it. Besides that, it is an excellent book for people whom are clueless about Veterinary Terminology or who know it, but would like a "down-to-earth" way to describe things to their clients.
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