Small Animal Surgical Nursing

Small Animal Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition, is a textbook that prepares veterinary technicians to collaborate with veterinarians as part of a surgical team. Written by Marianne Tear, the text addresses surgical assisting, clinical protocols, and essential nursing skills.

Coverage spans preoperative and postoperative patient care, anesthesia, patient monitoring, pain management, and surgical procedures. The book also examines surgical instrumentation, operating room asepsis, wound management, and client communication.

Intended for required surgical nursing courses in veterinary technology, the 4th Edition was selected for Doody's Core Titles 2024 with an Essential Purchase designation in Veterinary Nursing and Technology. It combines real-world clinical practice tips with structured pedagogical tools designed to support student learning.