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Comprehensive, detailed, brilliant!

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First, a little about me: I am currently waiting to begin my studies in veterinary nursing, looking to expand that into a formal degree at a later stage. My room-mate is two years into being a fully qualified Nurse. We split the cost of this book and both use it. The book is incredibly comprehensive, covering all animal species you are likely to encounter in practice- their anatomies, behaviours and first aid skills. It covers all practice elements from triage to x-ray to basic pharmacology. There is also lots of information about the social aspects of animal care- issues nurses often have to deal with. I find this book an excellent start to my studies and it's so interesting I have devoured it cover-to-cover. Admittedly, some sections are a little advanced for me and some terms go over my head but I can grasp the vast majority. My room-mate says this book is a superb companion for when she is in the practice, and not at all patronising for the more experienced nurse. It keeps her knowledge up-to date and is an excellent text to dip into to brush up on rusty skills. And at 800+ pages it's pretty good value for money too!