Master all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! provides a solid foundation in every aspect of veterinary technology, including care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Written by vet tech experts Joanna Bassert, Angela Beal, and Oreta Samples, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE ) and in clinical practice.