Technicians

Top honors went to Fenton River Animal Hospital in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, and VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital in Fountain Valley, California.

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

Discover the strategies you need to develop standard protocols and best practices in critical care units, as well as important tools to maintain mental health while working in such a stressful and demanding environment.

This new digital resource will help veterinary professionals access and gather vital information quickly.

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

Physical activity and creative mealtime strategies can support weight loss, boost quality of life, and bond cats more tightly with their humans.

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Old and young patients have unique needs when it comes to anesthesia. Understanding the pharmacodynamics of sedative, analgesic, and induction agents will improve safety and stability for all your anesthesia patients, regardless of age.

Certain musical tones and melodies have proven to elicit calming responses in animals. Learn how music therapy can benefit your pets and patients.

The equipment and resources available today for disabled pets ensures that they can enjoy an excellent quality of life, but the veterinarian plays an integral role in ensuring a successful outcome.

Here’s a look at a few Black veterinarians whose leadership, determination and resiliency made a lasting imprint on this profession.

Treating constipated cats can frustrate many veterinarians due to the chronic, recurrent nature of the disease. Developing an effective management strategy can improve outcomes for these patients.

Your veterinary team is integral to your practice’s success. Find out how to address negative behaviors and nurture a cohesive and positive workplace.

Understanding the varied patterns of cutaneous lesions, response to treatment, and management of secondary issues is important for control of feline allergies.

The selection of opiates available and the various routes of administration provide a wide array of options for analgesia in veterinary patients.

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

Becoming a mentor can be easy, rewarding, and monumentally influential.

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In her new role, Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM, will work closely with 2 of the organization's key audiences. 

For some practitioners, the allure of relief work is great. Here's what to consider before making the transition from associate to relief veterinarian.

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.

With cats wreaking havoc on the country’s wildlife, the Australian government has proposed recommendations intended to ensure the continued survival of native species and ecological communities.

The corporate hospital chain has released 2 reports focusing on changes in pet ownership and veterinary care resulting from the pandemic.

Understanding PCT (per client transaction), plus how (and why) it can help your practice flourish.

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Could your canine patients benefit from daily medication for this behavior problem, or is there another solution?

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Longtime veterinary relief technician Liz Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (ECC), shares 3 things new technicians need to know.

The 2021 “Telehealth Guidelines for Small-Animal Practice” will serve as a roadmap for veterinary practices, offering insightful step-by-step solutions to help incorporate telehealth into practice operations.