The Veterinary Shelf

Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing
Sue Badger, editor
Andrea Jeffery, editor
Wiley-Blackwell
www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell
9781119664437, $50.00, PB, 240pp

https://www.amazon.com/Professionalism-Reflection-Veterinary-Nursing-Badger= /dp/1119664438

Synopsis: Collaboratively compiled and co-edited by veterinary nurse Sue Ba= dger and orthopaedic nurse Andrea Jeffery, "Professionalism and Reflection =
in Veterinary Nursing" offers insights into the role of the veterinary nurs=
e in the 21st century. It provides useful information that facilitates a de= eper understanding of the underlying theory that supports clinical nursing = practice. Exploring concepts that underpin the delivery of professional vet= erinary nursing, the book covers core issues, themes and principles that ex= plain what it means to be a veterinary nurse.

"Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing" covers: The role of = the registered veterinary nurse; The registered veterinary nurse's responsi= bility to the patient; Evidence-based veterinary nursing; Veterinary nurse = trainer and educator resources.

A timely publication due to the increased recognition and expectations of t=
he role of the veterinary nursing profession, "Professionalism and Reflecti=
on in Veterinary Nursing" is ideal for veterinary student nurses and qualif= ied veterinary nurses, enabling them to contribute to the development of th=
e professional identity.

Critique: Comprised of an insightful introduction and nine informed and inf= ormative articles contributed by experts in the field of veterinarian medic= ine, "Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing" is an unreserve= dly recommended and core addition to professional, college, university, and=
veterinary school collections and supplemental curriculum lists. It should=
be noted for personal reading lists that "Professionalism and Reflection i=
n Veterinary Nursing" is also readily available in a digital book format (K= indle, $40.00).

Editorial Note #1: Sue Badger MEd, Cert Ed, RVN veterinary nurse since 1976=
with 18 years in clinical practice from small animal to mixed and exotic p= ractice. Set up and ran the veterinary nursing course at the School of Vete= rinary Science at the University of Bristol. After more than two decades at=
the university, she took early retirement to concentrate on editorial work=
and education consultancy. (https://icatcare.org/team/sue-badger)

Editorial Note #2: Andrea Jeffery Ed.D MSc Dip, AVN, Cert Ed, RVN trained o= rthopaedic nurse in the NHS and then a veterinary nurse. Worked in both pri= mary care and referral specialist practice then became a veterinary nurse e= ducator. At University of Bristol for 17 years as part of and as lead for t=
he veterinary nursing undergraduate programmes. She joined Linnaeus in 2019=
as the Chief Nursing Officer with the remit of developing a nursing strate=
gy for the group. (https://www.veterinarywoman.co.uk/2021/03/veterinary-wom= an-role-model-andrea-jeffery)

Companion Animal Behaviour Problems
Rachel Cassey, et al.
CABI
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781780643458, $130.00, HC, 352pp

https://www.amazon.com/Companion-Animal-Behaviour-Problems-Prevention/dp/17= 80643454

Synopsis: Ensuring the well-being of animals is a primary concern not only = for their owners, but for every veterinary practice.

Split into easily accessible sections, part one of "Companion Animal Behavi= our Problems: Prevention and Management of Behaviour Problems in Veterinary=
Practice" outlines the origin of animal behavior and how this has adapted =
to the domestic environment.

Part two focuses on the role of the veterinary practice in preventing undes= irable behavior, such as practice design, socialization classes and communi= cation with owners.

Part three gives practical advice for handling dangerous animals, discussin=
g options such as euthanasia and working with referral veterinarians.

Behavioral problems remain the number one cause of companion animal euthana= sia. With the publication of "Companion Animal Behaviour Problems: Preventi=
on and Management of Behaviour Problems in Veterinary Practice" seeks to im= prove the situation for all involved, veterinarians and owners alike.

Critique: "Companion Animal Behaviour Problems: Prevention and Management o=
f Behaviour Problems in Veterinary Practice" is collectively compiled and c= o-edited by Rachel Casey (Director of Canine Behavior and Research at Dogs = Trust, the UK's largest dog charity); Sarah Heath (an RCVS and an EBVS(R) E= uropean Veterinary Specialist in Behavioral Medicine, as well as a Certifie=
d Clinical Animal Behaviorist); Helen Zulch (who is a practicing veterinari= an, a Diplomat of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Med= icine (BM) and a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Recognized Specialist=
in Behavioral Medicine, and currently the Head of Professional Development=
in Canine Behavior at Dogs Trust where she has responsibility for staff ed= ucation and professional development in dog behavior and training.

An ideal veterinary school curriculum textbook, "Companion Animal Behaviour=
Problems: Prevention and Management of Behaviour Problems in Veterinary Pr= actice" is unreservedly recommended for professional, college, and universi=
ty library Veterinary Science collections. It should be noted for the perso= nal reading lists of veterinary science students, academia, practicing vete= rinarians, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subje=
ct that "Companion Animal Behaviour Problems: Prevention and Management of = Behaviour Problems in Veterinary Practice" is also available in both a pape= rback edition (9781780643465, $60.00) and in a digital book format (Kindle,=
$36.87).

House Soiling Problems in Domestic Cats
Trudi Atkinson
CABI
c/o Stylus Publishing, Inc.
22883 Quicksilver Drive, Sterling, VA 20166-2012
www.styluspub.com
9781789246872, $40.00, PB, 104pp

https://www.amazon.com/House-Soiling-Problems-Domestic-Behaviour/dp/1789246= 873

Synopsis: Practical and comprehensive, "House Soiling Problems in Domestic = Cats" by veterinarian Trudi Atkinson is the first in a series entitled 'Dom= estic Cat Behaviour Problems' which is specifically designed to help veteri= nary professionals and behaviorists understand the background behind common=
domestic cat behavior problems and provide various treatment strategies.

"House Soiling Problems in Domestic Cats" specifically covers feline proble=
m elimination and marking behavior inside the home. Outlined are: What cons= titutes normal behavior; The various underlying causes of feline house-soil= ing; Prevention of unwanted behavior; Recognition of potential trigger fact= ors and warning signs; How to identify contributory factors; Practical trea= tment strategies.

Critique: Exceptionally well organized and presented, "House Soiling Proble=
ms in Domestic Cats" is comprised of sound and practical advice. "House Soi= ling Problems in Domestic Cats" is an invaluable and highly recommended res= ource for veterinarians, veterinary nurses/technicians, clinical animal beh= aviorists, and those studying domestic cat behavior. While unreservedly rec= ommended for professional, veterinary clinic, and academic library Veterina= rian Medicine collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists th=
at "House Soiling Problems in Domestic Cats" is also available in a digital=
book format (Kindle, $23.44).

Editorial Note: Trudi Atkinson qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1986 and = attained her postgraduate diploma at the University of Southampton in 1999.=
In July of the same year she was accepted as a full member of the Associat= ion of Pet Behavior Counsellors (APBC) and in 2000 left veterinary practice=
to start her own behavior referral practice covering the South West of Eng= land. In 2004, she achieved accreditation as a Certified Clinical Animal Be= haviorist (CCAB) under the scheme run by the Association for the Study of A= nimal Behavior (ASAB). In early 2016, she started to specialize solely in f= eline behavior and has presented talks on feline behavior and companion ani= mal behavior in general for organizations including: APBC, British Veterina=
ry Behavior Association (BVBA), British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVN= A), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the Centre for = Animal Welfare (CAW).

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