BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing

BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing

A practical veterinary nursing reference focused on the specialized care requirements of exotic pets and wildlife. It provides guidance from initial contact and consultation through hospitalization, anesthesia, treatment, and ongoing patient care, helping veterinary nurses adapt their skills to less familiar species.

Key Features

• Covers nursing care of exotic pets and wildlife
• Explains species-specific nursing requirements
• Provides practical guidance for veterinary nurses
• Follows patient care from admission through intervention
• Covers telephone triage, consultation, and admission
• Addresses hospitalization and ongoing patient care
• Provides guidance on adapting nursing skills to unfamiliar species
• Includes husbandry questionnaires and practical assessment tools
• Features anesthesia record forms and client handouts
• Combines veterinary nursing theory with clinical application
• Written by experienced veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons
• Useful for student and qualified veterinary nurses
• Supports the wider veterinary healthcare team