Veterinary Technician National Examination Reading List
The following library catalog links are to the print and online versions of books listed on the VTNE Reading List. This list does not replace the official reading list, and candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest list.
Textbooks
| Title | Author(s)/Editor(s) | Edition | Copyright Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merck Veterinary Manual Print Digital | Aiello and Moses | 11th ed. | 2016 |
| Clinical Procedures in Veterinary Nursing Print | Aspinall | 4th ed. | 2019 |
| Exotic Animal Medicine for the Veterinary Technician Digital | Ballard and Cheek | 3rd ed. | 2016 |
| Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care for Veterinary Technicians Print | Battaglia and Steele | 4th ed. | 2021 |
| Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Veterinary Technician (Not available at NC State Libraries; request via Tripsaver) | Bill | 5th ed. | 2023 |
| Medical Mathematics and Dosage Calculations Digital | Bill | 3rd ed. | 2019 |
| Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary Print Digital | Studdert | 5th ed. | 2021 |
| Georgis’ Parasitology for Veterinarians Print Digital | Bowman | 11th ed. | 2021 |
| McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians Print | Bassert | 10th ed. | 2022 |
| Lavin's Radiography in Veterinary Technology Print | Brown | 7th ed. | 2022 |
| Veterinary Medical Terminology Print | Christenson | 3rd ed. | 2020 |
| Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians Print | Colville and Bassert | 4th ed. | 2024 |
| Large Animal Clinical Procedures for the Veterinary Print | Holtgrew-Bohling | 5th ed. | 2024 |
| Diagnostic Parasitology for Veterinary Technicians Print | Hendrix and Robinson | 6th ed. | 2023 |
| Veterinary Dentistry: A Team Approach Print | Holmstrom | 3rd ed. | 2019 |
| Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians (Not available at NC State Libraries; request via Tripsaver) | Lake | 4th ed. | 2022 |
| Veterinary Technician’s Manual for Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Print Digital | Norkus | 2nd ed. | 2018 |
| An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology Print | Romich | 4th ed. | 2015 |
| Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians Print | Romich | 3rd ed. | 2021 |
| Animal Restraint for Veterinary Professionals Print | Sheldon, Sonsthagen, and Topel | 3rd ed. | 2024 |
| Principles and Practice of Veterinary Technology Print | Sirois | 5th ed. | 2024 |
| Common Diseases of Companion Animals Digital | Summers | 4th ed. | 2020 |
| Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians Print | Sirois | 7th ed. | 2020 |
| Large Animal Medicine and Nursing for Veterinary Technicians (Not available at NC State Libraries; request via Tripsaver) | Serling | 1st ed. | 2016 |
| Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technicians (Not available at NC State Libraries; request via Tripsaver) | Sirois and Schlote | 2nd ed. | 2022 |
| Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide Print | Sonsthagen | 4th ed. | 2019 |
| Veterinary Hematology, Clinical Chemistry and Cytology Print | Thrall et al | 3rd ed. | 2022 |
| Anesthesia and Analgesia for Veterinary Technicians Digital | Thomas and Lerche | 5th ed. | 2017 |
| Small Animal Surgical Nursing: Skills and Concepts Print Digital | Tear | 4th ed. | 2022 |
| Applied Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians Print | Martini-Johnson | 6th ed. | 2021 |
| Low Stress Handling, Restraint and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats Print | Yin | 1st ed. | 2009 |
| Anesthesia and Pain Management for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians Print | Lee and Baker | 1st ed. | 2020 |
| Essential Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians Print | Loy | 1st ed. | 2018 |
| Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine : Principles and Procedures Print | Sirois | 3rd ed. | 2022 |
| Canine and Feline Behavior for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses Digital | Shaw and Martin | 2nd ed. | 2023 |
| Small Animal Clinical Techniques Print | Taylor | 3rd ed. | 2021 |
| Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses Print Digital | Wortinger and Burns | 2nd ed. | 2015 |
Journals
| Title |
|---|
| National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) Journal |
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