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From Follett
Print version record.;Includes bibliographical references and index.;Case scenarios : suggested approach to using these cases / Robert "Pete" Bill -- Cases: How much help is too much help? ; Sharing the hidden truth ; Convenience euthanasia ; Social media : not as private as you think ; Between a rock and a hard place ; Employee leaving : what to tell the clients? ; What about the lambs? ; She said what? Gossip in the workplace ; Hospital volunteer ; Contagious disease and confidentiality ; When roles of veterinarians and veterinary technicians blur ; Standard of care? ; What's In an answer? ; Popular party guy or ethical concern? ; Is it discrimination? ; Well-intentioned friend? ; Forbid or forget? ; Suspicious client? ; Hiring in a close community ; Ringworm kitten at the babysitters ; Who makes the call? ; How rough is too rough? ; On call dilemma ; A business on the side ; Compliment? or reason for concern? ; The helpful neighbor or the meddling neighbor ; Cyberbullying. "This text explores difficult situations veterinary technicians face on a daily basis through the use of case examples and dialogue. Each case scenario describes a real-life situation for a veterinary technician, poses thought-provoking questions, and provides commentary that focuses on the legal aspect of the scenario, the social or personal ethics of the parties involved, and/or the welfare of the animal (s). The case scenarios encompass clinical situations in a practice setting as well as situations involving business ethics and interpersonal relationships between colleagues."--From publisher description.
From the Publisher
Veterinary technicians face difficult situations on a daily basis. They dedicate their lives to aiding in the treatment of animals and relieving suffering, serving as each patient's main advocate and caretaker. The veterinary technician holds a unique role in patient care. Acting as the intermediary between the veterinarian prescribing treatment and the patient, they play a large part in the communication and education of clients. Veterinary technicians have greatly expanded their roles and find themselves not only an integral part of veterinary practice, but in research institutions, animal shelters, and universities as well.This text explores difficult situations veterinary technicians face on a daily basis through the use of case examples and dialogue. Each case scenario describes a real-life situation for a veterinary technician, poses thought-provoking questions, and provides commentary that focuses on the legal aspect of the scenario, the social or personal ethics of the parties involved, and/or the welfare of the animal (s). The case scenarios encompass clinical situations in a practice setting as well as situations involving business ethics and interpersonal relationships between colleagues.The case format of the book lends itself to discussion and can be utilized in veterinary technology courses that focus on ethics, communications, management, and leadership. The real-life case examples make the book an enjoyable read for practicing veterinary technicians as well. There currently are over two hundred veterinary technology programs and thousands of practicing veterinary technicians within the United States and Canada.