(Part 2) Top products from r/VetTech

How about some cool textbooks to help you in your day-to-day? Here are a few that I have really enjoyed from school and found helpful:

• The Small Animal Veterinary Nerdbook
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0964151855/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=ARPY8MQ56F2J&psc=1
  
• Essential Calculations for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0702068071/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
  
• Color Atlas of Veterinary Anatomy (Dog and Cat)
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0723434158/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3G6WNDFMU2LTW&psc=1
  
• Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1437726801/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A2UVOE4H476VQL&psc=1
  
  I don't have any textbooks offhand for ECC, but these are great for basic knowledge! Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

I personally love my littmann light weight. Comfy on my ears and you can hear everything just fine. Plus 40$ on amazon and comes in a bunch of colors is nice. Had it since 2015 at this point. I got a little clock attachment with the seconds hand on it and people love to steal it since our ICU room does not have a clock so if you don't have a watch your SOL. Plus its LIGHT WEIGHT who needs neck problems, not me.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Littmann-Lightweight-Stethoscope-2450/dp/B000F4SP6W/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=littman%2Blightweight&qid=1566523409&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Medical-Analog-Stethoscope-Watch/dp/B001ULDADW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=stethoscope+clock&qid=1566523491&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Here it is on evolve Elsevier.
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9781455728848?role=student

You can get it as an eBook, which is what it links to, or hard copy. I like it as an eBook, since I can easily search for like anesthesia, ect. I also found a discount code that makes it about $84 - code: 92601 - from retailmenot
http://m.retailmenot.com/showcoupon/5395504/#/view/elsevier.com?_=1457248553701

I checked, and it did work.

Another couple quick reference guides we got in school:

Vet tech PDQ ($24) - fits easily in a scrub pants pockets, and is the most condensed book of information you can get.
Mosby's Veterinary PDQ, 2e https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323240666/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_gN92wbA1P7YBD

For even briefer, basic info, there is a quick vet assistant study guide ($7) that is pretty cool:
Veterinary Assistant (Quick Study: Academic) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1423216725/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_XQ92wbWZ8B76Z

• Gift card to your local uniform store
  
  
• VetTechPrep account if she isn't already enrolled,
  
  
• membership to her state association if she's not already a member
  
  
• a really good hand lotion
  
  
• a pocket guide like this one
  
  
• pocket notebook(s) like moleskines or Field Notes
  
  
• an oops kit: tide to-go, some XO deodorizer (gets anal gland stank out of clothes), grandma's secret, etc.

this is a great book on restraint techniques. i would also suggest getting a book on veterinary medical terminology...it will make so many things so much easier for you to understand. good luck!

Hey there newvtech,

idexx.com has some fantastic online classes that can actually be put towards your continuing education (which is more important if you're ever planning on becoming registered). Here's the "Vet Tech Bible" as one of my teachers called it in vet tech school. It is massive, and has everything you will ever need to know to be a successful tech.

I just got some good pet nail clippers on Amazon. Here's the link:

Safari Professional Stainless Steel Nail Trimmer, Standard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002RJM8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DLfuyb0KR2RNH

They look like they come in different sizes too, so whether you have a cat or a dog you should be good to go

I don't know if any clinics allow the ones pictured here, but you CAN get completely enclosed Crocs. I have some - like these. Ugly as heck, but I wear them for necropsies (large animals) and other things that might be particularly messy/disgusting, and for international work where I might be exposed to something I don't want to bring back to the US. A quick toss in some disinfectant and they are clean as can be.

I don't wear them on a daily basis like some people do, though.

I got these about a month ago. They work pretty well. But it does depend on your feet. The insoles are removable so you can put your own in there if you have them.

The PDQ is great. We also have this in our tech office
https://www.amazon.com/Veterinary-Technicians-Daily-Reference-Guide/dp/0813812046

Im getting the cherokee statement jacket. Its not a white coat, but its cute for techs



Cherokee Statement CK365 Women's Zip Front Jacket Navy XS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K3B83Z3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ts.NDbGPMSFVZ

Mosby's has two review books that I found very helpful.

The disc in this one: http://www.amazon.com/Review-Questions-Answers-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/0323068014/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405533557&sr=8-3&keywords=vtne

and this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-Comprehensive-Review-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/0323052142/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405533557&sr=8-4&keywords=vtne

Those the two I utilized the most, and from what I understand- the actual test itself is based off the information given in these.

https://www.amazon.ca/Clinical-Anatomy-Physiology-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/0323227937/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1491938809&sr=8-7&keywords=veterinary+anatomy

https://www.amazon.ca/Illustrated-Guide-Veterinary-Medical-Terminology/dp/113312576X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491938864&sr=8-3&keywords=veterinary+terminology

These two books:

https://www.amazon.ca/Mosbys-Comprehensive-Review-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/0323171389/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483809922&sr=8-1&keywords=mosby+comprehensive+review+veterinary+technician

https://www.amazon.ca/Review-Questions-Answers-Veterinary-Technicians/dp/0323316956/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=83FX6WPRF4DRT2PQER02

I found a lot of the questions on the VTNE were harder than the questions on the phone apps they have available. Mosby's came closer to the real deal.

https://www.amazon.com/Litom-Wireless-Lighting-Waterproof-Security/dp/B01JS285JS

this is the one we use, $18

Really sharp Kitty nail trimmers, works well on nervous dogs with smaller nails, they are almost soundless, and the orange handled nail trimmers, same as mentioned above!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WWJQ5SS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542110309&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=kitty+nail+trimmers&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QJYZ52/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1542110360&sr=8-13&keywords=dog+nail+clippers