Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses is a broad overview of complementary veterinary medicine in general. It is designed as a reference book covering the most commonly used complementary modalities, with an explanation of each modality and its usefulness. It includes references to help those interested in the subject who want to dive deeper or to become trained in a modality. Currently it is the only book available for veterinary technicians/nurses on this subject. Due to rapid changes in veterinary medicine in general, and in complementary medicine in particular, the current edition is missing references for research, books, and courses which have appeared over the last twelve years. The new edition will create a book which will make information on research and education pertinent today.
This book is a resource on holistic veterinary care written specifically for the veterinary technician. Organized by treatment modality, the book offers practical information designed to help readers develop an understanding of each modality, assist with procedures associated with holistic medicine, and knowledgeably discuss treatment options with clients. Outlining the respective roles of technicians and veterinarians throughout, Complementary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses provides thorough coverage of integrative veterinary medicine in a user-friendly, digestible format.
A range of common and lesser-known modalities are covered, including physical therapy, holistic nutrition, acupuncture, chiropractic, Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbal medicine, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and grief counseling. This book is a welcome reference for both technicians and veterinarians looking to expand their knowledge of complementary veterinary medicine and introduce additional treatment options in their practice.
Key features
- Offers complementary veterinary medicine information designed specifically for veterinary technicians and nurses
- Clearly defines the scope of the technician’s role in complementary medicine
- Covers both common and lesser-known holistic modalities
- Includes historical background, an overview of procedure guidelines, and practical tips for client communication for each modality
- Aids technicians in confidently and competently discussing alternative medicine treatment options with clients
- Provides clinically-relevant patient history and release forms, glossary of terms, quick reference charts and contact information for additional resources and training
Table of Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1
What is Holistic Medicine
Integration with conventional medicine
Bibliography
*Chapter 2
The role of the RVT or Veterinary Nurse
*Holistic examination procedures
Chapter 3
Legal implications
Webliography
Chapter 4
Introduction to modalities
The role of conventional medicine in a holistic practice
*Chapter 5
Especially for RVTs and Veterinary Nurses: Physical therapy
Hospice and grief therapy—for humans and pets
*Herbal pharmacy procedures
Laser therapy – moved here
*Underwater treadmill
*Assisi loop
Bibliography
Webliography
Chapter 6
Touch Therapies: Massage therapy (including Acupressure, Shiatsu and Tui Na)
Trigger point therapy
TTouch
Reiki
Chapter 7
Detoxification
Bibliography
Webliography
*Chapter 8
Nutrition
*Special Diets
*Chapter 9
Nutraceuticals
*Specific supplements of concern
Bibliography
Webliography
*Chapter 10
For Veterinarians—Modalities with veterinary certification programs
Oriental Medicine
TCM theory
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Western herbal medicine
Ayurvedic medicine
Chiropractic
VOM (Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation)
Osteopathy
Homeopathy
Aromatherapy
Veterinary NAET
Bibliography
Webliography
Chapter 11
Other commonly employed modalities
(Homotoxicology – move to chapter 12)
Applied Kinesiology (AK)
Bach Flower Therapy
Glandulars
(Cold Laser - move to chapter 5)
Bibliography
Webliography
Chapter 12
Other less commonly used modalities
Magnetic therapy
Ozone therapy
(Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – move to chapter 11)
Prolotherapy
(Pulsing Magnetic Field Therapy *and Assisi Loop – move to chapter 11)
NBT or BNA (BioNutritional Analysis)
Immuno-Augmentive Therapy (IAT)
Color therapy
Rife
EAV/Biotron
Animal communicators
Bibliography
Webliography
*Chapter 13
Where to go for more help
*Appendix
Index
About the Author :
Nancy Scanlan, DVM (University of California, Davis), MSFP is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and practices complementary and alternative medicine in Siskiyou County, California. She is a past-President of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, past Executive Director of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, and a past-President of the Veterinary Botanical Medical Association. She is currently an Alternative Veterinary Medicine Consultant for Veterinary Information Network, and Special Projects Manager and liaison to the Registry of Approved Continuing Education for the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, in Queensland, Australia.
