Animal Care Resources
This guide is intended to highlight Library resources on the topic of animal care to support programs such as Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
Use this starter search to locate additional book titles and resources on Veterinary and Animal Care topics.
Books
Article Databases
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Page 1+ This link opens in a new windowPage 1+ is the library’s main search tool. Page 1+ provides simple, one-stop searching for books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more
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Biological Science Database This link opens in a new windowResearch in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology, ecology, agriculture and veterinary science. Access to serials, conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents.
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Wiley Online Library This link opens in a new windowSearch the database of Wiley's entire collection of academic journals or browse Veterinary Science from the list of subjects on the landing page.
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Science Direct This link opens in a new windowSearch the database or browse topics. To access the veterinary collection of journals and books, select "Health Sciences" from the landing page and click "Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine" from the list.
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Scopus This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive abstract and citation database that covers a vast range of scholarly literature. Researchers: use Scopus to explore articles, track citations, and gain insights into your work’s influence and attention.
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Agriculture Science Database This link opens in a new windowNorth American Journal publications in areas of Agricultural Research, Forest Products, Animal Science, Soil and Water Conservation and Plant Physiology.
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MEDLINE (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowIncludes academic journals in the field of medicine and medical science.
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowAcademic journals related to medicine. Note: Use the "Full-Text" rather than the "Free Full Text" search results filter to access articles through Conestoga databases, where available.
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CPS Full Access This link opens in a new windowA professional drug and conditions reference guide. Search for drugs by brand or generic name for indications, interactions, warnings, etc. Also use this tool to find therapeutic choices for various medical conditions.
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Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowContains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics. To view the Animal Biology or Animal Science video collections, click on the sandwich menu beside the FOD logo. Choose "View all" under subjects, and select the topic from the list.
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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)This database of open access journals and articles includes titles from publications like Veterinary and Animal Science, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, and Veterinary World.
Journal Titles
Follow the links to the Library record for the journal. From here you can select "View Online" from the left side menu to view access links to the journal or opt to use the 'Search Inside" search bar to locate articles from within the publication by keyword.
Online Resources
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North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) PublicationsExplore NAVC’s official peer-reviewed veterinary publications available for free
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The Merck Veterinary ManualFor more than 70 years, the Merck Veterinary Manual (MVM) has provided veterinarians and other animal health professionals with concise and authoritative information on diseases and management of food-producing, companion, laboratory, zoo, and pet exotic animals.
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PetMDWith PetMD, you’ll find answers you can trust from qualified veterinarians. By working closely with veterinarians since 2008, PetMD has become the go-to resource for pet health and care.
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LafeberVetLafeberVet is an ever-growing online library of exotic animal medicine videos, articles, educational resources, and much more. Intended for use by veterinary and wildlife rehabilitation professionals, as well as students in these fields. Access to much of LafeberVet’s content is restricted, however registration is free.
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Vet Mind MattersLinks to useful articles, literature and videos focusing on veterinary mental health
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Consultant - Cornell University College of Veterinary MedicineA Diagnostic Support System for Veterinary Medicine created and curated by Dr. Maurice E. White.
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BestBETs for VetsA BET is a simple review of the current best evidence available to answer very common and specific clinical questions.
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A Guide to Oral Communicaion in Veterinary MedicineThese short videos capture 19 communication skills that can be effectively interwoven throughout the appointment, and incorporate good and bad points of practice.
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Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry - American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe AVMA Veterinary Clinical Trials Registry helps animal owners and veterinarians find veterinary clinical studies in the U.S. and Canada for their pets and patients
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Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) QuarterlyThis full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commercial trade, at home, and in the wild.
Associations
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Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT)The professional association for veterinary technicians in Ontario.
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Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA)The OVMA represents a diverse group of passionate veterinarians dedicated to the health of animals and humans across Ontario.
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Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada (RVTTC)The RVTTC is a national organization uniting provincial/regional veterinary technician and technologist associations.
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Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)The CVMA establishes the veterinary profession as the key influencer in shaping national legislation, regulation, policy, and social narrative on matters of animal health and welfare, and veterinary public health.
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Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN)VSPN was developed by VIN (Veterinary Information Network) as an online community for veterinary support staff (from veterinary assistant students to veterinary technician specialists)