The new edition of this classic core textbook has been fully updated to reflect the current syllabus, including equine content for the first time, while retaining additional useful chapters that are no longer covered in the syllabus. Each chapter includes learning objectives and self assessment questions. There are new chapters on professional responsibilities, professional development and learning. KEY FEATURES * Anatomy and physiology presented in a single integrated chapter to allow easy comparison * Stand-alone chapter on nursing models, with clinical application examples * New chapter on professional responsibilities, regulation and ethics * Up-to-date content on MRSA and PETS regulations * Appendix on study skills * Specially commissioned new drawings * Addresses equine species as required by VN core units, including details on anatomy, handling, stabling, feeding, bandaging, radiography, reproduction and anaesthesia This is the new edition of the classic core textbook, updated to reflect changes in the RCVS Veterinary Nursing syllabus. It covers the whole range of veterinary nursing in small animal practice, and core unit equine content, with all chapters revised or rewritten. New content: * Anatomy and physiology presented in a single integrated chapter to allow easy comparison * Stand-alone chapter on Nursing Models, with clinical application examples * New chapter on Professional responsibilities, Regulation and Ethics * Up-to-date content on MRSA and PETS regulations * Appendix on Learning skills * Specially commissioned new drawings * Addresses EQUINE SPECIES as required by VN core units - including details on Anatomy, Handling, Stabling, Feeding, Bandaging, Radiography, Reproduction, and Anaesthesia