Written by a veterinary technician for veterinary technicians, students, and veterinary practice application, this concise, step-by-step text will help users consistently produce excellent radiographic images. It covers the physics of radiography, the origin of film artifacts, and positioning and restraint of small, large, avian, and exotic animals. It discusses everything from patient preparation, handling, and positioning to technical evaluation of the finished product.500 illustrations and abundant charts and diagramsExplicit, clear patient positioning guidelines, including where to collimate, anatomical landmarks, drawings of the animal positioned, and the resulting radiographA radiographic technique chart that shows how to troubleshoot radiographic qualityBoxed outlines that provide a concise, ready reference regarding technique in the section on special radiographic proceduresA guide to quality control (including tests)A special procedure guide, including how to use contrast mediaA chart on how to develop a technique guideChapter outlines, glossaries, and referencesCase studies that illustrate artifactsKey points and review questions follow every chapterA new chapter on digital veterinary radiography