Recommended Veterinarian Books?

[Steeli]

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Hello! I couldn't find a specific topic on Vet textbooks. I have looked into them for a week or two and am so overwhelmed. I'm only a freshmen studying biology/pre-vet (Not sure if I'm going to grad school or vet tech school after I get my Bachelors) but I'm really determined to start early in going more in depth. I took Zoology, Marine Biology, Genetics, and Anatomy in High School so I do know the basics and am interested in books that can help with Anatomy, Physiology, Behaviors, Modern Methods/Medicines etc used on animals. Pictures and diagrams help A LOT and I'm only looking for nonfiction informative books from your personal experience or from experience of others you know of. I'm especially interested in Canines, Aves, and to some extent Equines but of course anything on any species is useful.

blah. sorry if I'm rambling at this point. ^^'
So...Hi guys! I'm excited to be a new member of such a helpful forum!

 

[twelvetigers]

Do you want... to start reading the books that we use for classes? As a freshman in undergrad? For fun?

Are you a masochist?

I would just try and take some relevant classes as you go - that will be the biggest help to you! Anatomy, physiology, parasitology, virology, immunology, histology, animal repro - take any of these and it'll likely help you out in the future because the material will at least be somewhat familiar.

I mean, for anatomy... most schools use Dyce and/or Miller's, and I found the Color Atlas by Stickland/Goody pretty helpful, but dang, to go through it on my own? I dunno. Why not just take an anatomy class?

 

[mulletsarelove]

Haha dang you're intense...As a current senior in college I don't really have any textbook suggestions, but... i'd say just have fun and take some relevant classes but...go out and have fun sometimes! I think getting involved in the pre-vet society at your school, volunteering, and just going out and doing nothing productive whatsoever on some weekends would pay off more in the long run than learning extra textbook knowledge on your own. 🙂

 

[Steeli]

Do you want... to start reading the books that we use for classes? As a freshman in undergrad? For fun?

Are you a masochist?

I would just try and take some relevant classes as you go - that will be the biggest help to you! Anatomy, physiology, parasitology, virology, immunology, histology, animal repro - take any of these and it'll likely help you out in the future because the material will at least be somewhat familiar.

I mean, for anatomy... most schools use Dyce and/or Miller's, and I found the Color Atlas by Stickland/Goody pretty helpful, but dang, to go through it on my own? I dunno. Why not just take an anatomy class?

LOL I guess I am. I mean I just want one or two over the basics. I think it would help me get a better understanding before I go nuts having to wait to take relevant, interesting classes until the prerequisite classes are done so i can move on. Where I'm going we have to take at least a year of basics before going on...

I just really would like a good book with lots of info. Like something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Millers-Anato...2009/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323498114&sr=8-3
or
http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Ornith...6193/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323498289&sr=8-1

EDIT: I do quite a bit of extra stuff. Taking care of my two dogs, Video games, Drawing, hanging with friends, and I'm going to try to get a job at the local PetFoodCenter, Petsmart, Tractor Supply, or Rural King next semester. So as far as doing lots of extra...I do. I just don't um..party. Not interested, too busy, no money. XD

 

[twelvetigers]

Millers is a pretty standard book. Look for old editions though - definitely don't pay that much for it!

 

[StartingoverVet]

I think Millers is a bit dry to "study" on your own. It is more of a reference in my mind.

I would say Dyce is more readable (and nice pictures) although it obviously covers a lot more species.

Just my opinion.