BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing

Publication Year: 2012

Author / Editor: Molly Varga, Rachel Lumbis, and Lucy Gott (Editors)

Overview: This manual provides veterinary nurses with a comprehensive understanding of exotic pet and wildlife care, helping them adapt standard nursing skills to less familiar species. Written by experienced veterinary professionals, it offers practical guidance covering every stage of patient management from the initial consultation through to hospitalization and clinical intervention.

Key Topics Covered:

Biology and husbandry of mammals, birds, and reptiles
Hospital ward setup, patient care, and nursing hospitalized exotic animals
Anaesthesia, analgesia, diagnostic imaging, and surgical nursing
Laboratory techniques, outpatient care, and nurse-led clinics