Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses – Nancy Scanlan

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nancy Scanlan, DVM, MSFP, is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and practices complementary and alternative medicine at Shasta Lake Veterinary Clinic in Shasta Lake, California.  She is a past-President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and a past-President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association.

REVIEWS

“Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides a fine resource on holistic veterinary care and is written for vet techs and collections appealing to them.”  (Midwest Book Review, 1 May 2012)

"This book has been written primarily for technicians and nurses, however most practitioners will find it a great help." (Tomorrow's Vets, 1 January 2012)

"This book is designed to educate veterinary staff on modalities other than conventional medicine for the treatment of animals. . . It is intended for veterinary technicians, although it is a book that any pet owner could read." (Doody's, 16 September 2011)

"The book will interest veterinarians and technicians who want to explore a broader choice of treatment alternatives and options." (Booknews, 1 June 2011)

 FEATURES

• Offers complementary veterinary medicine information designed specifically for veterinary technicians and nurses
• Clearly defines the scope of the technician’s role in complementary medicine
• Covers both common and lesser-known holistic modalities
• Includes historical background, step-by-step procedure guidelines, and practical tips for client communication for each modality
• Aids technicians in confidently and competently discussing alternative medicine treatment options with clients
• Provides clinically-relevant patient history and release forms, glossary of terms, quick reference charts and contact information for additional resources and training