Technicians
3 remarkable stories of veterinary rehab recovery
May 1st 2013What do a pit bull suffering from fibrocartilaginous embolism, a Labrador retriever with chronic severe elbow dysplasia, and a beagle with ventral slot decompression have in common? These precious pooches are rehabilitation success stories that teach us to never give up hope.
Sample script: 3 responses to veterinary clients who resist vaccines
May 1st 2013Consider these three ways to overcome client objections with advice from Liza W. Rudolph, BAS, CVT, VTS (Canine/Feline), a technician with the internal medicine service at Saint Francis Veterinary Center in Woolwich Township, N.J.:
The 3 times rule helps lock in stools
April 1st 2013In addition to educating clients about zoonoses and sending parasite prevention reminders, Nancy Potter, a Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member and practice manager at Olathe Animal Hospital in Olathe, Kan., says her practice uses the "three times" rule to make sure pets get fecal exams.