Comparison

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia vs VINCasts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

This comprehensive medical resource provides detailed guidelines for administering safe and effective anesthesia to a wide range of animals. It covers anesthetic procedures, drug information, equipment, and pain management, updated with the latest research and protocols. Access vital information anytime, anywhere, with or without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Anesthetic procedures for various animals
  • Updated drug information and pain management
  • Step-by-step technique overviews
  • Euthanasia protocols
  • Complementary and alternative strategies
  • SmartSearch technology
Features
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"Try before you buy" - Download the FREE App, which includes sample content. An in-App purchase is required to unlock all content.   Long valued by students and practitioners alike, this resource is a convenient, complete and practical resource for administering safe and effective anesthesia to small and large animals, including exotic pets. Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia, 5th Edition is a well-accepted guide to performing anesthesia and anesthetic techniques safely and effectively. This convenient pocket guide provides clear concise guidelines on anesthetic procedures for dogs cats horses ruminants camelids pigs birds and other exotic pets. Topics include patient evaluation and preparation local anesthetic drugs anesthetic equipment patient monitoring pain management breathing systems and ventilation shock therapy respiratory and cardiac emergencies and euthanasia. Written by leading anesthesiology experts William W. Muir III and John A. E. Hubbell this practical handbook is the perfect to take anywhere! New to this edition * UPDATED anesthetic drug information and NEW pain management techniques provide the latest on indications, toxicities, and recommended dosages. * EXPANDED step-by-step overviews of anesthetic and analgesic techniques make it easier to review and perform procedures. * UPDATED coverage of euthanasia, including the most current AVMA guidelines, provides today’s accepted protocols for the provision of euthanasia. * UPDATED complementary and alternative strategies provide non-pharmacologic interventions for pain management. * UPDATED research findings and clinical applications address special anesthetic considerations necessary in cats. Key Features * User-friendly format provides instant access to vital information on anesthetic procedures and techniques for dogs, cats, horses, ruminants, camelids, pigs, birds, and other exotic pets. * Thoroughly UPDATED topics include patient evaluation, patient preparation methods, safe and effective operation of anesthetic equipment, and chemical restraint procedures. * Respected authors are recognized as experts in the field of veterinary anesthesia. * Over 100 tables, boxes, and graphs summarize anesthetic protocols and clinical applications, including dosages, advantages, and disadvantages of each drug. No internet connection is required to access the content after the initial download. Find information quickly using powerful SmartSearch technology. Search part of term for those hard to spell medical terms. Content licensed from printed ISBN 10: 0323080693 Content licensed from printed ISBN 13: 9780323080699 SUBSCRIPTION : Please choose an auto renewable subscription plan to receive content access & continuous updates. Your subscription automatically renews as per your plan, so you always have the latest content.   Yearly auto-renewing payments - $79.99   Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Subscription may be managed by the user & auto-renewal can be disabled at any time by going to your device “Settings” and tapping “iTunes & App Store”. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.   If you have any questions or comments, email us any time: customersupport@skyscape.com or call 508-299-30000   Privacy Policy-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/privacypolicy.aspx Terms and Conditions-https://www.skyscape.com/terms-of-service/licenseagreement.aspx   Editor(s): William W. Muir; John A. E. Hubbell Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Company

About

VINCasts

Access a curated collection of audio content focused on veterinary medicine, practice management, and mental wellbeing. Stay informed with news, insights, and expert discussions on your preferred devices.

Highlights
  • Clinical medicine audio
  • Practice management content
  • Mental wellbeing resources
  • Client education topics
  • News and analysis reports
  • On-demand audio access
Features
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Catch up on audio offerings from your VIN Community. Topics covered include clinical medicine, practice management, mental wellbeing, and client education -- available whenever you are on your laptop, phone, or tablet. The following content is available: VetzInsight offers an offbeat, inside look at animal issues. Veterinary Partner provides the finest and most accurate pet health information. VIN News Service provides unbiased, accurate, insightful news reports and analyses that explore topics and viewpoints not commonly covered by other media outlets. VIN Rounds for VIN members.

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Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia4 screens
VINCasts2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VINCasts at 5.0 against Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia's 3.5. VINCasts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 45 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $63.99 per year. VINCasts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VINCasts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia ships an update every 7 months, VINCasts every 45 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia versus VINCasts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbook Veterinary AnesthesiaVINCasts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 45 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#182 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB61 MB
Age rating+1717+
DeveloperSkyscape Medpresso IncVETERINARY INFORMATION NETWORK INC.

Customer experience

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VINCasts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia

Subscriptions2
  • HBK Vet Anesthesia 1Y Sub off$63.991 Year
  • HBK Vet Anesthesia 1Y Sub$79.991 Year
None

VINCasts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia free?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VINCasts free?
VINCasts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or VINCasts?
VINCasts is rated higher. Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while VINCasts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or VINCasts have ads?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia shows ads; VINCasts does not.
Which is updated more often, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia or VINCasts?
Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia ships an update every 7 months, and VINCasts every 45 months. Most recently, Handbook Veterinary Anesthesia was updated on August 14, 2026 and VINCasts on June 4, 2026.

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