{"product_id":"microbiology-for-veterinary-technicians-9780692560471","title":"Microbiology for Veterinary Technicians","description":"\u003cp\u003eMicrobiology for Veterinary Technicians introduces veterinary technician and technologist students to the complex and exciting world of microorganisms. Divided into four main parts, the book provides pertinent, up-to-date information regarding many different aspects of veterinary microbiology. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I - Foundations of basic microbiological structure and function, the role of the immune system in microbial diseases, and common therapeutics in use today\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts II - Common bacteria encountered in veterinary medicine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III - Common fungi encountered in veterinary medicine\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV - Diagnostics available to the veterinary technician\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial features of the book include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Full color images and graphics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Callout boxes that emphasize important concepts, such as client education, zoonoses, and biosecurity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- In-text bolding of important key words and concepts as well as a Glossary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- End-of-chapter \"Further Readings\" section for those who want to pursue topics beyond the classroom\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter is filled with information most useful to the veterinary technician in their day-to-day lives. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial attention is paid to facets of the veterinary technician's role as an integral member of the veterinary team including: history-taking, choice and interpretation of diagnostics, and client education. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructors: For desk\/exam copies, please email us at: inquiries@animalibrispublishing.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracy H Vemulapalli is a veterinarian on faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University where she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Laboratory Animal Medicine. She has a Master's Degree in Molecular Bacteriology and has been a diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Medicine since 2009. She has experience in small animal private practice, food safety, and infectious disease research, including Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG Kenitra Hammac is a veterinarian on faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University where she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Microbiology. She heads the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory's Microbiology Section. A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology since 2014, she has extensive experience in diagnostic microbiology as well as several years of experience in small animal private practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Animalibris Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642311971090,"sku":"9780692560471","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_367d9b46-4549-48f8-b48c-b390481b1945.jpg?v=1733063539","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/microbiology-for-veterinary-technicians-9780692560471","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}