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Veterinary Technology

Selected resources available through UMass and 5 Colleges for Students in the Mount Ida Vet Tech Program or other Animal and Biological Sciences programs at UMass Amherst. Resources include topical selections, general information, and career materials.

Databases

Academic Search Premier
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Scholarly journals from all academic disciplines - an excellent starting point for multidisciplinary research projects. 3,200 full-text journals. Coverage from 1975 to present.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.
AGRICOLA
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Covers agriculture; plant and animal sciences; forestry; entomology; soil and water resources; agricultural economics and engineering; alternative farming; nutrition, 1970-present.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password
AVMA Journals Online
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Find full-text information from the American Veterinary Medicine Association.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.
MEDLINE with Full Text
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MEDLINE provides full-text medical information on medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, pre-clinical sciences, and more.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.
Plumb's Veterinary Drugs
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Find the drug interactions, dosages, and adverse effects for veterinary drugs.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.
Web of Science
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Index to articles from peer-reviewed journals in all disciplines.Search by cited reference, topic, author, and more. Arts and Humanities covers 1975-present; Social Sciences 1900-present; and Science 1900-present.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.
Zoological Record
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Citations to periodical articles and other scholarly literature on zoology, biochemistry, behavior, ecology evolution, and genetics, 1864-present.

Available on campus to all, or off-campus to UMass Amherst students, staff and faculty with an UMass Amherst IT NetID (user name) and password.

Journals

Acta Ethologica
Adaptive Behavior
American Journal of Veterinary Research
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-June 2019
Animal Cognition
Animal Learning & Behavior
Anthrozoos
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: March 2008-December 2018
Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology
Brain, Behavior and Evolution
Canadian Journal of Animal Science
Comparative Medicine
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: February 2008-February 2016
Developmental Psychobiology
Equine Veterinary Journal
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-March 2018
Equine Journal
Use InterLibrary Loan to obtain copies of this journal.
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: February 2014-February 2016
European Journal of Wildlife Research
Hastings Center Report
Journal of Animal Behavior
Journal of Animal Ecology
Journal of Animal Science
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-January 2010
Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science
Use InterLibrary Loan for articles from this journal
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-March 2018
Journal of Experimental Psychology. Animal Behavior Processes
Use InterLibrary Loan for articles from this journal
Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA)
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: July 2008-July 2019
Journal of Veterinary Behavior
Journal of Veterinary Dentistry
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: March 2008-June 2013
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Learning & Behavior
National Wildlife
Population Ecology
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: March 2008-December 2015
Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine practice
Veterinary Clinics of North America.Small Animal Practice
Veterinary Economics‎
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-December 2015
Veterinary Medicine
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2008-December 2015
Veterinary Technician
Use InterLibrary Loan to obtain copies of this journal.
Hard copies are also available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2002-December 2009
Vetted
Use InterLibrary Loan to obtain copies of this journal.
Hard copies are available at Wadsworth Library for in-library use or scanning to email only. Physical holdings: January 2016-April 2018

Career-related print resources available through UMass Amherst

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources by Susan Echaore-McDavid; Richard McDavid AVAILABLE FROM UMASS AMHERST BY REQUEST

Describes more than 95 jobs in agriculture and agricultural-related fields, including farming, aquaculture and commercial fishing, forest production and management, agriscience, agricultural services, food and beverage, pet and animal services, veterinary medicine, and education and communications.
Call Number: S494.5.A4 E24 2011
ISBN: 9780816074563
Publication Date: 2010-11-01
Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) by Peterson's Anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician must complete a two-year accredited associate degree and then take the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Peterson's Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) guide offers crucial test-prep strategies and skill-building review for this essential exam. In addition, readers will find the information they need to know about the responsibilities of a veterinary technician job, the steps to become a veterinary technician, and invaluable expert preparation and practice on the seven test topics of the VTNE listed below. Part I provides an overview of a veterinary technician's job and details on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Part II is a preview of the exam ― a diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknesses on questions that are just like the ones that appear on the VTNE. The guide includes test answers with complete explanations. Part III is a comprehensive overview of subjects on the VTNE, with chapters on: pharmacy and pharmacology surgical preparation and assisting laboratory procedures animal care and nursing anesthesia and analgesia dentistry diagnostic imaging Part IV offers 2 full-length written practice tests, with questions similar to those on the actual exam. Peterson's Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) Appendixes offer a valuable glossary of medical terms and abbreviations used on the test and a list of resources recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Call Number: SF774.4 .M37 2011
ISBN: 9780768933727
Publication Date: 2011-04-20
Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians by Monica M. Tighe; Marg Brown Whether they're a new vet tech student or reviewing for the certification exam, Mosby's Comprehensive Review for Veterinary Technicians, 4th Edition is the ideal review tool to help students master critical concepts and pass the VTNE. Now in full color, this edition features a user-friendly outline format that helps break down information visually. Coverage reinforces key concepts in basic and clinical sciences, clinical applications, patient management and nutrition, anesthesia and pharmacology, medical and surgical nursing, and critical care, plus new information on pain management. To ensure the most meaningful review, the Evolve site features a study mode that includes 500 review questions and an exam mode that offers a computer-based testing environment similar to what students will encounter when taking the VTNE. Comprehensive coverage includes all areas of veterinary technology, such as: basic and clinical sciences; clinical applications; patient management, nursing and nutrition; anesthesia and pharmacology; and professional practices and issues. Comprehensive review exam at the end of the text contains 350 questions that provide you with a solid review of the vet tech curriculum and the information you need to know to pass the VTNE. User-friendly outline format is conducive to classification and grouping of material, which helps you retain the content. Coverage of dogs, cats, large animals, birds, reptiles, and laboratory animals ensures you are prepared for all aspects of the national board examination. Summarized concepts and procedures are highlighted in boxes and tables to support visual learners. Student-friendly chapter format contains a chapter outline, learning outcomes, a glossary, and review questions. Appendix of veterinary technician resources include American, Canadian, and international vet tech associations; registration of technicians; and special internet sites of interest to veterinary technicians. NEW! Chapter on pain management and updated and expanded chapter discussions provide the information needed to pass the VTNE NEW! Companion Evolve website contains a practice exam that simulates the computer-based VTNE testing environment. NEW! Full-color format features vivid color photos to support comprehension and recognition of essential concepts including histology, hematology, diagnostic microbiology and mycology, virology, urinalysis, and parasitology.
Call Number: SF774.4 .M67 2015
ISBN: 9780323171380
Publication Date: 2014-08-04
Mosby's comprehensive review for veterinary technicians (eBook) by Tighe, Monica M. eBook version of print copy-can be used online through UMass Amherst library website
ISBN: 9780323171397
Publication Date: 2015

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Subjects: Animal Sciences, Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Technology