We wondered aloud over the din of the roaring river if these rapids were runnable.
Companion-animal veterinarians need a strong sense of integrity to navigate the complex ethical quandaries present at the crossroads of pets, owners, and society.
She's a workaholic. He doesn't get the rules. She wants a steady, independent work environment, while he prefers lots of activity and public recognition. Here's a quick guide to the care and feeding of team members from different generations.
The six principles of adult learning provide a framework for building a protocol for ongoing client education.
Dr. Michael Moyer shows the importance of the new preventive healthcare guidelines.
The team at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Carthage, N.Y., knows how to captivate their audience.
Worried that DR will become obsolete as soon as you make the purchase? Dont worryjust like fine diamonds, this technology holds value for years to come.
Looking for a new way to keep your team motivated? When team members at Franklin County Animal Hospital Inc., in Rocky Mount, Va., got into a rut, they adopted an idea from 1001 Ways to Energize Employees by Bob Nelson (Workman Publishing Co., 1997), and modified it to fit their practice.
In recent years, vaccination protocols have undergone a number of changes, such as which vaccines to give, when, and how often.
New ocular pharmacologic agents or new uses for familiar products are discovered every year. This article discusses a select few of these newer therapies in veterinary ophthalmology.
A 6.5-year-old neutered male ferret was presented for evaluation of anorexia and a six-month history of progressive abdominal enlargement.
This how-to handout on performing a skin scraping will help improve your chances of catching an infection with mighty sneaky mites in veterinary patients.
A compassionate animal lover rescued a guinea pig near death and nursed it back to health, renewing my belief in the healing power of love.
Jessica Harris, RVT, describes herself as the quintessential veterinary person who knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. This March, she realized her dream of attending veterinary school with an acceptance letter to North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
The next time a chronically itchy cat comes into your clinic, don't forget to rule out demodectic mange.
A closer look at genetics is offering new insight into disease conditions.
The digital age is here-and it's mobile.
Urolithiasis can cause 15 percent to 21 percent of lower urinary tract problems.