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Contributions (Anthologies, Edited Volumes & Textbooks)
Veterinary Training and Team Empowerment (coming in 2026)
Ed. Alyssa Mages, LVT
A culture-centered, collaborative book centered on training and supporting veterinary teams in real, practical, and meaningful ways
Mentorship in Veterinary Medicine (coming in 2026)
Ed. Dani Rabwin
Mentorship in Veterinary Medicine brings together leading voices from across veterinary medicine and beyond to explore what effective, modern mentorship really looks like in practice. Moving beyond traditional, informal models, the book examines mentorship as a dynamic, evolving relationship – one that supports clinical growth, professional identity, emotional wellbeing, and long-term career sustainability.
Through research, real-world examples, and diverse perspectives, the book addresses topics including feedback, psychological safety, non-clinical skill development, inclusive mentorship and navigating change across career stages. Designed for mentors, leaders, and practices, it offers practical insights to strengthen mentoring relationships and build cultures where veterinarians can thrive.
Blackwell’s Five- Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult (coming in 2026)
Ed. Lowell Ackerman, DVM
Taking a concise, bulleted approach to the subject, Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult offers a thorough and practical reference to all things related to practice management. The book is divided into seventeen sections presenting important information about the veterinary marketplace, administrative management, human resources, client relationship management, communication, marketing, finance, cash management, operations, inventory, technology, facility management, safety, legal issues, practice ownership, and professional development, as well as a rich collection of appendices.
This updated and expanded edition of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult is an essential resource for veterinarians, veterinary practice managers, veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary students, and anyone seeking fast access to authoritative information about veterinary practice health.
The Veterinary General Practice Casebook (2025)
Ed. Andrew Gardiner and Anne Quain
The Veterinary General Practice Casebook echoes life at the coalface of companion animal practice. Organised into ‘clinics’, each chapter feels like a day in the life of a busy general practitioner, where emergencies are juggled with routine consultations and every so often something unexpected pops up.
Ideal for senior veterinary students, new graduates, those returning to practice, and those seeking a general practice workout, this book presents cases as they appear in real life, often messier and less complete than textbook descriptions. The clinical content is complemented by topics on wellbeing and professional practice, as well as recipes for simple and nutritious meals to feed veterinary body and soul.
The Vet Cookbook II: Celebrating the Wins (2025)
Boosts morale! The theme – by popular demand – is celebrating the wins and joys of the work we do!
Provides practical recipes to get you through a busy week, feed the fam, nourish your team and give you some easy wins in the kitchen.
Highly readable, even for the non-culinary inclined. There are some original, surprising and entertaining takes on food prep in this volume.
Makes an excellent gift for staff, clients, family and supporters/friends of the profession.
Features over 110 recipes contributed by veterinarians, veterinary nurses, technicians, practice managers, animal attendants, academics, students and even clients.
Ideal for senior veterinary students, new graduates, those returning to practice, and those seeking a general practice workout, this book presents cases as they appear in real life, often messier and less complete than textbook descriptions. The clinical content is complemented by topics on wellbeing and professional practice, as well as recipes for simple and nutritious meals to feed veterinary body and soul.