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Career destiny, Knowing what you want to achieve will open doors for new opportunitiesIt can be helpful for you to spend time in each type of practice before making your decision.
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Thanks, FirstlineFantastic debut issue! I held my staff's copies back until I could steal a copy to read it for myself first.
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Applying evidence-based decisions in clinical practice (Proceedings)The prevailing system of veterinary medical education and the practice of continued learning are not based on rigorous assessment of evidence for or against particular management options, including many aspects of clinical nutrition.
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Red in tooth and clawand how to keep both away from your faceYou, dear veterinary professional, dont go out looking to be bitten or scratched, yet you probably have some sort of battle scar from a bad encounter. Heres how to prevent any more from happening in the future.
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Helping protect the bond between veterinary clients and pets through parasite controlControlling parasites protects the human-animal bond, ensuring that fleas, ticks and internal parasites don't come between pets and their owners while also protecting pet and public health.
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Handwritten thank-you notes just what the doctor orderedIt has been said that 69 percent of customers leave a business because of indifference. When clients perceive that the practice does not care about them, their loyalty is diminished.
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A drugs life: How David Bruyettes biotech startup is changing the way veterinary products come to marketAnivive Lifesciences starts with unmet therapeutic needs and employs high-tech research methods to identify compounds that could meet those needs.
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5-fluorouracil: Lifesaving for one species, deadly for othersThis topical drug formulation used to treat human skin cancers is often fatal when ingested by dogs and cats. The worst part? Human health professionals arent warning their patients about the dangers to pets.
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Weigh in on portly petsCanines counting calories? Felines fasting? Raneé Baker, RVT, a technician at Kingsbrook Animal Hospital in Frederick, Md., developed a better plan to manage pets' weight.
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10 tips to beat compassion fatigueIt?s time to leave compassion fatigue in the past. Start anew by following these 10 revitalizing resolutions.
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Kids want to be veterinarians ...... So inspire them. Step out into your community and make a memorable impression.
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Simple forms can help train new hiresSo, you have found the perfect person to fill the position of veterinarian (or technician, client service representative).
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Get off my back you pain in the neck: Managing pain in neurologic patients (Proceedings)The inability of our veterinary patients to speak to us can make determining the presence of pain a challenging process. Vocalization is often a clear sign that an animal is painful. However, even this can be misleading at times, as animals with brain disorders may vocalize without being painful.
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Commit to complianceTampa, Fla.-According to Dr. Robin Downing, of the Windsor Veterinary Clinic, Windsor, Colo., compliance is a quality of care and a quality of life issue. When viewed in this context, being an advocate for a pet that cannot advocate for itself is a "no brainer."
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Client handout: All about canine mast cell tumorsPass out this resource to clients with affected dogs.
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Life skills turn priceless in practiceYou have graduated; you passed the boards, and you have finally found a practice that is a great fit. The owner is excited about having you start your career at the practice, too. Now you must walk through the door of that practice and make your first impression as a new team member.
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Give clients the scoop on poopAsk a client for a fecal sample and you'll likely get a range of responses-from slightly sickened to totally grossed out. Hey, playing with pet poop's not your favorite hobby, either, but fecal testing helps you keep pets parasite-free.
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CDC regulations for the importation of animals and animal products (Proceedings)This lecture will provide an overview of the CDC Zoonoses team.
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On the Forefront: Prophylactic laser disk ablation in dogs at Oklahoma State UniversityLaser disk ablation, a procedure for preventing thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation in dogs, has been developed and performed in more than 350 dogs at the Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
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Handling euthanasias: Tender care for grieving clientsAs caregivers in the veterinary profession, we enjoy the privilege of being a part of the end of many pets' lives. To do this honor justice, we created what we call a "tender culture" at our practice. This refers to taking special care of our euthanasia clients from the time they make the appointment to the time the remains are presented. We train our staff to be compassionate throughout the entire process, and knowing about our procedures might be helpful for your team-as well as your clients.
