Authors


Lindsay McKay, DVM, DACVD

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Making a difference for dogs with atopic dermatitis: When to use Apoquel and when to use Cytopoint

New dermatology drugs give veterinarians and pet owners great new options for managing pruritus, but navigating the best use of each one can be tricky. Heres a guide to using two newcomers effectively.





Paula Plummer, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

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Blood products in the trenches of transfusion medicine

From performing blood typing to administering blood transfusions, here are the blood products you should have on hand in your veterinary hospital.


Bree Montana, DVM

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Everything you need to know as a veterinarian you learned in kindergarten

Well, not literally. But much like elementary school, as veterinarians we aren't faced with anything we can't handle, just situations and cases we haven't studied yet.


Robert M. Mason, DVM

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Letter to dvm360: Living the vet school dream means taking responsibility for choices

One reader says its not his job to bail out a young veterinarian who makes poor financial decisions.


Betsy Charles, DVM, MA

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Know yourself and be a better leader

Stop the self-sabotage and guide the veterinary clinic from a position of self-awareness.


Benita Altier, LVT, VTS (dentistry)

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Tips for mastering veterinary dental radiography

To consistently obtain diagnostic intraoral radiographs, keep these important points in mind.





Deborah Linder, DVM, MS, DACVN

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Fixes for finicky felines and picky pooches

Whether a pet has just had a major operation or it has suddenly stopped happily eating whatever drops into its food bowl, Dr. Deborah Linder has a few tricks up her sleeve to help bring that appetite back.



Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP, VTS-physical rehabilitation (OC)

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Taking the reins on equine obesity

How veterinary technicians can lead overweight horses down a healthier path using physical rehabilitation.


Anthea Schick, DVM, DACVD

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Interdigital furunculosis: medical and surgical options

Learn the reasons for these cysts and the ins and outs of treatment


Kristine McCormick, CVPM, SHRM-SCP

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When is it time to leave?

Are you stuck between waiting for change at your clinic and looking elsewhere? If so, here is what to consider before leaving


Nicole Harvey

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How to cut the clinic cord when you clock out

If you struggle to mentally distance yourself from your veterinary patients and coworkerseven when theyre miles away and youre off the clockread these tips and prepare to disengage.


Dan Randall, DVM

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Commentary: Telemedicine is in DVMs' hands

Afraid of what pet owners and practitioners will miss without physical exams, this veterinarian warns colleagues they should be the ones shaping policy for the future of telemedicine.




William Pass, DVM

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Apocalypse meow

The end of the world may mean the beginning of a career pivot for veterinarians. With the right attitude, doomsday could be your lucky day!


Matthew Null

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Is income-based the way to go for student loans?

Whats a veterinarian to do with all that student debt?


Charly Kronberger, LVT, CVPM

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Price matching? We're better than that

Time-consuming price matching and a less-than-stellar online store drove me to talk the practice owner into big changes when it came to product sales at her veterinary practice.


Stephanie Zeddies

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Step-by-step: Switching to paperless

Ready for a path to paperless or paper-lite practice at your veterinary hospital? Here's a timeline to make it happen.


Elaina Boudreau

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Oh, the Places You Can Go in Animal Care

The career trajectories of three outstanding professionals are proof that opportunities abound in veterinary medicine.


Marshall Liger, LVT, CVPM

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Why we don't hate meetings anymore

Team members complained about my veterinary practice's meetings before I came on board. Here's how I fixed them.


Jennifer Gaumnitz, Senior Content Specialist

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Born to ride: Veterinary behaviorist John Ciribassi launches a motorcycle tour company

You meet the nicest people on a ...um motorcycle. So, let the good times roll because its not the destination, its the journey.


Jill Bechtel, BS, RVT, CVPM

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Hey! Who ordered an on-call specialty tech?

Our veterinary specialty and emergency hospital was calling in technicians for work they weren't ready for, work that didn't need to be urgently done, and after proverbial fires were already out. My protocol helped fix it.


Charlotte Flint, DVM, DABT

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6 pest control tips for pet owners

Offer your clients pet-friendly advice to safety manage a range of pests, from fleas and mosquitoes to rodents and other creepy-crawlies.

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