Introduction to veterinary technology : its laws and ethics / Veterinary practice management / Veterinary medical records / Occupational health and safety in veterinary hospitals / Animal behavior / Restraint and handling of animals / History and physical examination / Preventive health programs / Small animal nutrition / Large animal nutrition / Animal reproduction (theriogenology) / Hematology and cytology / Clinical chemistry, serology, and urinalysis / Parasitology / Clinical microbiology / Diagnostic imaging / Basic necropsy procedures / Diagnostic sampling and therapeutic techniques / Small animal medical nursing / Large animal medical nursing / Neonatal care of the puppy, kitten, and foal / Care of birds, reptiles, and small mammals / Physical therapy, rehabilitation, and alternative medical nursing / Fluid therapy and transfusion medicine / Emergency and critical care nursing / Wound management and bandaging / Pharmacology and pharmacy / Pain management / Veterinary anesthesia / Surgical instruments and aseptic technique / Surgical assistance and suture material / Small animal surgical nursing / Large animal surgical nursing / Veterinary dentistry / Geriatric and hospice care : supporting the aged and dying patient / The human-animal bond, bereavement, and euthanasia