Renton Technical College Library

Veterinary Assistant Links -

 

Animal Diseases

A wide range of topics, from using antibiotics in food and companion animals to selection and use of disinfectants.

 

Animal Poison Control Center

 Publications and tips on animal poison-prevention, and poison-proofing your home.  (Note: they also have a 24 hour hotline for animal poison-related emergency information, but they do charge for this service.)

 

Dictionary of Veterinary Terms

From a commercial website run by veterinarians. Also see Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms, below.

 

Merck Veterinary Manual

Information on animal anatomy, behavior, and medical treatment.

 

National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

Information on career development and news of interest to Veterinary Assistants. See also their Related Links.

 

Pet Food Recall

This FDA page offers Frequently Asked Questions, lists of foods that have been recalled, and other useful links.

 

Veterinary Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviations commonly used in patient records, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Veterinary Medicine Library.

 

Veterinary Technician Resources

Websites compiled by the American Veterinary Medicine Association.

 

Washington State Association of Veterinary Technicians

Much of this site is protected behind member log-ins, but there is some useful information on education, internet sites, and association meetings.

 

Washington State Veterinary Board of Governors

Licensing information, current changes in regulation, and forms for Washington state certification.

 

 

Renton Technical College Program Pages

Veterinary Assistant

 

Useful Periodicals in RTC Library

Veterinary Economics

Veterinary Medicine

 

 

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