BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, 3rd Edition

by Nick Bexfield, Julia Riggs
May 2024

BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, 3rd Edition pdf

BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice, 3rd Edition is a practical, step-by-step clinical reference covering the most commonly performed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in small animal veterinary practice. The updated 3rd edition includes high-quality illustrations, procedural videos, and newly added techniques such as POCUS, endotracheal intubation, and cystostomy tube placement.

This Guide combines high-quality imagery and illustrations, access to a suite of procedural videos and clear, comprehensive step-by-step techniques to provide an essential resource for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in small animal practice. All procedures have been fully reviewed and updated, and four new procedures have been added, including cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and wet-to-dry dressings. With alphabetized procedures, clear layout and references to further information, the third edition of the Guide is a valuable reference for vets, vet nurses, graduates and experienced clinicians alike.

Daily veterinary practice depends heavily on procedural accuracy and efficiency. This guide helps veterinarians and veterinary nurses perform techniques safely, confidently, and consistently in both general practice and emergency settings.