American Board of Veterinary Practitioners: Certification in Reptile and Amphibian Practice
The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine does not currently offer a residency for the ABVP: Reptile and Amphibian diplomate exam.
| Essential Monographs | Essential Periodicals |
|---|---|
| Supplemental Monographs | Supplemental Periodicals |
| Library Tips | More Info |
Essential Monographs
| Title | Author/Editor | Edition | Copyright Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery Digital | Divers and Stahl | 3rd ed. | 2019 |
| Infectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles: Color Atlas and Text Digital | Jacobson and Garner | 2nd ed. | 2021 |
| Noninfectious Diseases and Pathology of Reptiles: Color Atlas and Text [Print] Digital | Jacobson and Garner | 1st ed. | 2021 |
| Reptile Medicine and Surgery in Clinical Practice Print Digital | Doneley et al | 1st ed. | 2018 |
| Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry Print | Wright and Whitaker | 1st ed. | 2001 |
Essential Periodicals
Please note that items drawn from current journals (with a 5 year look back period) are 1) from a journal on the RVS Reading List, 2) the question is drawn from the abstract only, and 3) the journal abstract must be inexpensively obtained. The exception to this is Veterinary Clinics of North America (if applicable), where the exam taker is responsible for the whole article.
| Title |
|---|
| Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (formerly Bulletin of ARAV) |
Supplemental Monographs
| Title | Author/Editor | Edition | Copyright Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Therapy in Reptile Medicine and Surgery Print Digital | Mader and Divers | 1st ed. | 2014 |
| Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Print Digital | Miller and Fowler | 8th ed. | 2015 |
| Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine Print Digital | Miller, Lamberski, and Calle | 9th ed. | 2019 |
| Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis Print Digital | Heatley and Russell | 1st ed. | 2020 |
| Sea Turtle Health and Rehabilitation Print Digital | Manire et al | 1st ed. | 2017 |
Supplemental Periodicals
Library Tips
Search the catalog for additional reptile and amphibian resources available at NCSU Libraries.
More Info
“This is only a convenience copy of the reading list to help find copies of reading materials in the NCSU Libraries. It does not replace the official reading list. Candidates are responsible for ensuring they use the latest reading list.”
Please visit the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners website for more information. Current Practice Study & Reading Guides can be found on the Exam Prep Help page. You can also access directly through this link.
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Last Updated: 08/30/2022