Firstline March/April 2021

Meet Liz Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC), a self-employed relief technician with a passion for emergency medicine.

From ‘heatworms’ to ‘rimadrill,’ our clients always keep us on our toes and guessing.

Judicious use of dexmedetomidine can be a useful adjunct in the management of dogs undergoing surgery to remove this pancreatic tumor.

During anesthesia, trends in blood pressure must be monitored to develop a protocol and manage hypotension.

Find out why your plan to improve personal well-being isn’t working, and learn how to tailor your strategy for success.

Experienced practice manager Emily Shiver explains how to defuse angry clients.

Hey team members, are you looking for professional advancement and personal satisfaction? Here’s what you need to know.

Young dogs have some simple reasons for leaving their urine where it doesn’t belong. But the not-so-simple ectopic ureter, a rare and often overlooked cause, can wreak havoc in the home.

The prevalence of poison exposure in companion animals remains higher than ever. Make sure you know how typical toxins are treated.