Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician

Bonnie Ballard and Ryan Cheek's EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE FOR THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN appears in its second updated edition to provide a fine introduction to exotic animal practices for technicians in classroom and clinic settings. The emphasis on exotic species makes for a fine survey that includes the latest practices in exotic animal medicine, with new information bird behaviors, aviary management, and more details on reptiles, skunks, prairie dogs and more. Nutrition, husbandry, and step-by-step descriptions of common procedures range from very basic to advanced details and makes this an important acquisition.

This book is handy for information on animals I am studying currently. Has a lot more which I will be learning as well. Recommend for other students like myself.

The book provides good information on the basics of wildlife care. If you've worked with wildlife before, however, a lot of it is review. That being said, its a good reference and great easy to read book for those who are new to the field

Dr. Ballard has done an exceptional job of putting together a text for veterinary technicians interested in exotic animals. I am the program director of a veterinary technology program in Michigan and after reviewing this book, I immediately incorporated this text into our Exotic Animal Course. A great text for students, technicians and anyone interested in the health and management of exotic species.

This book is an awesome book. It is worth buying it even just to read it for pleasure. Dr. Ballard knows what she is talking about! this is a must read and gets three thumbs up!