Practical Handbook of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery

by Vanna Dickerson, Kelley Thieman Mankin
May 2025

Practical Handbook of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery pdf

This concise, image-heavy text provides a step-by-step guide to performing common surgical procedures encountered in small animal general practice. A resource for busy practitioners as well as upper-level veterinary students, it offers a “how to” with tips and tricks. Select surgical procedures are broken down into steps, including suggested suture materials and patterns.

The spiral-bound, portable format allows practitioners to reference the book, open, during surgery. The bullet point presentation also enables fast review of “need to know” information prior to entering the operating room. Highlights include:

• Over 240 high-quality images
• Practical stepwise information
• Key tips for each procedure

Busy private practitioners, especially early career, frequently need a quick refresh on the specific procedure they’re about to perform or are performing. This book simply explains the procedure, some common pitfalls, and how to avoid them. An accompanying online video also aids vets and students in visualizing the surgery.