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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.
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New breakthroughs in veterinary oncologyPhilip Bergman, DVM, PhD, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), discusses some of the latest advances in veterinary oncology
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Approach to the dyspneic patient (Proceedings)The presence of respiratory distress indicates either a problems with obstruction (e.g. laryngeal paralysis) or the lungs or pleural space.
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Radiography: How to use this imaging approach in acute vomiting patientsDr. Clifford (Kip) Berry explains why radiographs are great for initially identifying the cause of vomiting in cats and dogs.
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Important diagnostic test methods for avian patients (Proceedings)For a veterinary technician overseeing an avian or exotic animal patient, diagnostic testing is an essential tool in formulating a definitive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Diagnostic testing is simply not a luxury for veterinary teaching hospitals, but a necessity for every clinical practice that sees these patients.
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3 tips for an earth-friendly practiceReducing, recycling, and reusing plastic packaging is a regular habit at Peachtree Hills Animal Hospital in Atlanta, Ga.
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Plan for a seamless transitionQ. I've just been promoted to practice manager. How can I make sure I'm successful?
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Equine herpes I virus and equine neurologic disease (Proceedings)Equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) is, for multiple reasons, a problematic infectious disease in the horse.
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7 techniques for better radiographsand better patient careA radiograph can quickly become an expensive and a dangerous waste of time (think of that X-ray exposure!) if its not showing what is needed. Here are some tips to make you a pro.
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On the Job: Rachael LookabillWhat have I learned after 16 years as a veterinary receptionist? Certainly that I'm not just a receptionist. I've masqueraded as the kennel cleaner, the veterinary assistant, and the office manager.
