The third edition of this best selling dictionary has been expanded and updated to include new definitions reflecting changes within the veterinary nursing profession, additional illustrations as well as revised appendices. Intended specifically for members of the veterinary nursing profession, all aspects of the curriculum are covered making this a comprehensive quick reference source for nurses working in a busy practice.Provides detailed explanations for nearly 4000 definitions, ensuring that all aspects of the curriculum are coveredUseful line diagrams aid learning and understandingFocuses on terms relevant to companion and pet animals - including exotics, terms from the equine field, animal behaviour, etcAppendices provide a quick reference source for frequently needed dataFully updated throughout retaining the focus of defining terms relative to veterinary nursingInclusion of 2nd colour to enhance user-friendliness and navigabilityInclusion of new terms in: equine, animal behaviour, alternative medicine and expand the terms on exoticsInclusion of colour plates showing blood cellsInclusion of new drug names and listing useful websites in the appendices for the most-up-to-date information on this