Companion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician

The 1st Edition of Companion Animal End of Life Care for the Veterinary Technician, authored by Alyssa Eslinger and Joye Sears, provides a dedicated textbook on terminal patient management and clinical nursing care. Written for veterinary technology students and practicing veterinary technicians, the text outlines the core principles, overarching philosophy, and practical delivery methods of hospice and palliative care in companion animal settings.

Coverage details structured methods for quality of life evaluation alongside guidance for navigating end-of-life decision-making processes. The authors examine accepted euthanasia best practices while incorporating perspectives from veterinary social work and pet loss support. Furthermore, the material develops practical communication skills needed to assist pet owners through difficult medical decisions.

Case study applications allow readers to apply theoretical concepts to realistic patient care scenarios. Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this textbook supports veterinary technology curricula and offers practicing veterinary technicians an organized approach to compassionate companion animal care.