This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It brings together all the information needed for a veterinary nurse to confidently approach minor surgical procedures in small animals. Based on a thorough grounding of surgical principles, the book takes a hands-on approach and focuses on applying theory to practice. The author has included clear instructions for performing a number of minor surgical techniques and offers practical advice in the form of handy hints and tips making this a highly accessible and user-friendly text.*An accessible and practical guide to achieving best practice within veterinary surgical nursing*Illustrated throughout with full colour photographs and diagrams*Dental medicine and surgery covered in detail*Three useful appendices covering emergency surgical procedures*Comprehensive glossary