Authors


Rebecca A. Packer, MS, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology/Neurosurgery)

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How to turn a profit with veterinary telemedicine

A look at the economics of incorporating virtual care in your hospital, and how to make it worth your while financially.


Kate Boatright, VMD

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Tips for managing behavioral euthanasia conversations

Veterinarians play an important role in helping to guide pet owners through the decision-making process leading to behavioral euthanasia


Kelsey Drenker, CVT

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Rehab techs: Let dogs noses do the talking

Your veterinary patients sense of smell is stronger and more precise than your own, and thats nothing to thumb your nose at. Instead, use it to help your rehabilitation processfor pets sake.


Stith Keiser

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What to know before you buy a veterinary clinic

Before you buy a veterinary hospital, young doctor, make sure you understand the basic financials of the practice and get some expert advice on the details to make sure you know what youre paying for.


Adrien Hespel, DVM, MS, DACVR

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Thymoma in an 11-year-old dog: Radiology perspective

Dr. Adrien Hespel provides the radiology perspective on this thymoma case.


Nathan Helgert, DVM

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Thymoma in an 11-year-old dog: Anatomic pathology perspective

Dr. Nathan Helgert provides the anatomic pathology perspective on this thymoma case.


Sarah Schmid, DVM

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Thymoma in an 11-year-old dog: Internal medicine perspective

Dr. Sarah Schmid provides the internal medicine perspective on this thymoma case.


Jeffrey H. Schick, CVPM, Esq

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Avoid these interview questions to avert legal trouble

Hiring is hard enough without having to worry about being sued by a prospective candidate. Heres a rundown of the questions you need to refrain from asking during the interview process.


Andrew Jackson, DVM, DACVS

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Surgery STAT: Pinch and flush: Relieving urethral obstructions in male dogs

By pinching the penis and flushing the urethraand following a few more stepsyou can relieve these painful obstructions and avoid complicated surgical procedures.



Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB

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Bad behavior? The pet may be in pain

Medical etiologies, including pain, must always be considered as differential diagnoses for behavior problems with veterinary patients, especially with a sudden change or exacerbation of a previously stable behavior. Heres what to watch out for as well as three cases where pain was the culprit.


Kirk Miller, DVM

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Just Ask the Expert: What should I do if I suspect a client is hoarding animals?

Shelter medicine instructor and veterinarian Dr. Kirk Miller provides suggestions for this delicate dilemma.


Caroline Cantner, VMD

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Will the government forgive your veterinary student loan debt?

A primer on Public Service Loan Forgiveness from the AVMA Econ team.


Emily Shiver, CVPM, CCFP, CVBL

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Ask Emily: How can I increase senior bloodwork compliance?

Check out these 4 easy steps for increasing bloodwork compliance rates at your veterinary practice.


Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior)

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Brainwash your veterinary patients

Wield the benevolent brainwashing powers of classical conditioning and desensitization to both fix and prevent problem behaviors in your veterinary practice.


Rebecca Rybak, CVT

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Keeping ER clients calm: It takes the entire veterinary team

Pet owners are often frantic when they show up at the emergency veterinary hospital. Helping them know what to expect through all the steps of their visit is a simple way to alleviate worry and stress.


Shauna Sowersby

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Seattle Veterinary Outreach helps pets on the streetsand their owners, too

Dr. Hanna Ekström treats the homeless pets of Seattle in her nonprofit mobile veterinary unit.


Gretchen Norton, DVM

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10 lessons for the veterinary graduate

Veterinary clients arent always fair (or in their right mind). Your practice team members expect a lot of you. The learning never ends. The job isnt easy. Here are the lessons I picked up after veterinary school that might help you as you get started.



Stephanie Shaver, DVM, DACVS-SA

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Surgery STAT: Performing open surgical liver biopsy

A guide for general practitioners in performing hepatic guillotine and punch biopsy techniques.


Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS, CVJ, Fear Free Certified

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Is your veterinary practice too big to fail?

There are lessons to be learned from the many companies that have disappeared in recent years.


Karen Todd-Jenkins, VMD

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Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing veterinary medicine. Are you missing out?

Learn how these artificial intelligence solutions can help advance your veterinary practice's capabilities.


Ashley Cox, BS, LVMT, VTS (Nutrition)

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Be the best source of pet food info for your veterinary clients

Vet teams: Dont underestimate the power of your guidance when encouraging pet owners to make objective decisions about pet food. Youre better armed than you think.


Kirstin Lee, CVT

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Understanding canine ocular ulcers

When dogs delicate eyes suffer from ulceration, your veterinary clients, patients and doctors may all experience moments of frustration. Heres what you need to know when these cases present.


Kerry Lengyel

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Zoetis launches pet health insurance company

Pumpkin offers pet owners a new way to bundle their pet’s health insurance with a holistic preventive care plan.


Miranda Spindel, DVM, MS

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Detection of feline insulinoma with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography

CEUS may be a helpful presurgical screening tool for detecting lesions not apparent on conventional abdominal ultrasound.


Charlotte Hansen, MS

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Stronger client relationships are key to better patient care

Research highlights the connection between the veterinarian-client relationship and attitudes toward veterinary care.


Amanda Carrozza

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The likability dilemma for women leaders

"Y" some men have problems with eXXtraordinary women


Djana Padbury-Zivkovic, CVT

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Veterinary professionals: Dont skip the diff

Performing a manual differential on every CBC you do sounds like a drag, but it could make all the difference for your veterinary patients.


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