The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook

by Sophia Yin

Note: This book has been replaced by the 3rd Edition Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook Paperback. Please see this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964... to see the correct edition.
First introduced in 1994 as a guide to help veterinary students survive clinics with more grace, poise, and knowledge than ever before, The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook® is now a cult classic in the U.S. and Canada.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

456 pages, Ring-bound

First published April 5, 2007

About the author

Dr. Sophia Yin is a veterinarian, applied animal behaviorist, and the author of many books, including Perfect Puppy in 7 Days, How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves, and Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs & Cats (book and DVD). She sees behavior house calls and lectures and teaches workshops on animal behavior, training, and low-stress pet handling in the U.S. and internationally. She writes for a number of veterinary and popular magazines, and was for five years the award-winning pet columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle. She has consulted for several zoos and served as a behavior expert for TV shows such as Animal Planet’s Dogs 101. Dr. Yin’s mission in life is to improve our understanding of animals and their behavior so that we can care for, appreciate, and enjoy our time with them better. Learn more at her animal behavior website, drsophiayin.com.

Reviews

[Antonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored it! I didn't expect to love it as much I did! If you are a veterinary medicince student or a veterinary technician (student or not), you ought to give this book a chance. Highly recommended!

[Lacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a vet tech or nurse who is new to the industry or just looking for basics this is probably going to go over your head. There is a lot of good info though and it will always have more than you need. Big fan