Authors



Isabella Pfeiffer, DVM, DECVIM-CA (oncology), DACVR (radiation oncology)

Latest:

Thymoma in an 11-year-old dog: Radiation oncology perspective

Dr. Isabella Pfeiffer provides the radiation oncology perspective on this thymoma case.


Caitlin Brown, DVM

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Canine thyroid carcinoma in 4-year-old American bulldog: Anatomic pathology perspective

Dr. Caitlin Brown provides the anatomic pathology perspective on this challenging oncology case.


Brett Darrow, DVM

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Canine thyroid carcinoma in 4-year-old American bulldog: Surgery perspective

Dr. Brett Darrow provides the surgery perspective on this challenging oncology case.


Lee Emery, DVM

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Canine thyroid carcinoma in 4-year-old American bulldog: Radiology perspective

Dr. Lee Emery provides the radiology perspective on this challenging oncology case.




Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD

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Ears and allergies: A common couple in veterinary medicine

Why you might be just scratching the surface when addressing otitis in your patients.


Kyle Wendy Skultety, LVT, CVT

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The vet tech debt dilemma

For many veterinary technicians, the cost of school just doesn't add up to the money they can make in a practice. Here's what vet techs told me about their debt, finances and frustrations as well as the passion that keeps them holding on.


Michael Lairmore, DVM, PhD

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Letter to dvm360: Why are we still ignoring One Health?

Veterinarians aren't just for cats and dogs. They're crucial to human health and global security, says UC Davis dean, and should be partners with physicians, farmers and world leaders more than ever before.


Merial

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Get Connected with the Power of Social Media

ADVERTISEMENTYou don't have to be a social media expert to build social engagement, trust and connections. Just a few simple tips will help you boost your business and connect more effectively than ever.



Christine Scarborough, RVT, CVPM

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UPDATED! "I quit a toxic team"

Toxic teams disrupt patient care and our jobs. Recognizing and removing yourself from the environment is the best thingfor everyone.


Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR

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Stretch those pets!

Debra Canapp, DVM, CCRT, CVA, DACVSMR, shares some top tips to help get veterinary clients involved in their pets' rehab.


Jess Brotherton

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Worried your veterinary practice wont survive a software system switch?

Use this rescue checklist from Jess Brotherton, 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant, to weather the scary switch.


Roger Zinn, CVPM

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Streamline your flea product offerings and win back sales

Give your hospital focus and strengthen your recommendations to veterinary clients.


Michael R. Haas, VMD, MS

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Letter to dvm360: Delighted by the drones, and "looking forward" to the future

What used to be a far-off dream is now a brilliant dream come true.


Sean Barker

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Law school grads or vet school grads: Who's got it worse?

Veterinary economists weigh costs and benefits of both degrees to determine how many graduates is too many for these similar industries.



Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD

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Fuss-free derm: 5 products to handle most veterinary skin problems

Pustules, crusts and hot spots not your thing? These basic treatment options have you covered for most casesyou can always refer the rest.



Becky Murray, CVT, LPC

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Navigating the 5 Cs of coping with compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.


Vetoquinol

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5 key steps to managing chronic kidney disease

ADVERTISEMENT Many interventions are available to help delay the progression of this serious disease and maintain quality of life for those patients in the latter stages.


Stephanie Bishop

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I helped an associate get the help she needed

An associate's anxiety was crippling our team. The team members were frustrated and complaining. Something needed to change at this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant's veterinary hospital. So they made a plan ...


Devin Fitzgerald, DVM

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When I was depressed ...

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.


Lauren Powers, DVM, DABVP

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Avian ophthalmology (Proceedings)

Free ranging birds are highly dependent on accurate vision in order to capture prey and forage, to avoid predators, and to find suitable perches and shelter.


Sarah Mouton Dowdy

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Minimally invasive surgery and the GP: Getting started

For a veterinarian in general practice, making the leap into the world of tiny incisions can feel like anything but minimal in terms of training and equipment. Veterinary surgeon Chris Thomson answers some common questions regarding learning curves, feasibility, how to get started, and basic equipment needs.


Jonathan Bloom, DVM

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Fear is the mind-killer

Fetch dvm360 conference educator Dr. Jonathan Bloom shares his 3 F philosophy that helps him enjoy life to the fullestboth at home and in his veterinary practice.


Jessica Murphy, CVPM

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Pounce on good behavior

Saying "thanks" doesn't need to be mushy, sappy or awkward. Here's a quick tip (and a tool, too!) to appreciate your veterinary team members from Jessica Murphy, CVPM, a2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant.


Stephanie West, DVM

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I discovered the hospital director was embezzling

This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year entrant turned suspicion into an investigation, an investigation into an arrest, and an arrest into a happier practice.

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