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This week on dvm360: New podcast episodes and more veterinary news
A sneak peak at this week’s headlines.
A brighter and more inclusive future for veterinary medicine
The VHMA seeks to promote excellence in the veterinary field by opening the pipeline towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession.
Study reveals that younger veterinary professionals have higher burnout rates
Results from a recent study found that veterinary team members under age 30 had the highest burnout rates and were less enthusiastic about their jobs.
How to build trust in the emergency setting
Know how to communicate with and comfort clients, especially during critical moments, when you are not the primary veterinarian.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus a new cancer screening test
Check out this week’s top headlines.
Tips for resolving veterinary team conflict
Communication experts Carolyn Shadle, PhD, and John Meyer, PhD, offer useful strategies for diffusing staff conflict at your veterinary practice.
Caring for those who are caring for those
While charged with managing the health of 4-legged patients, veterinarians must also be cognizant of burnout in their 2-legged caregivers when those pets are sick. To do so, we must also care for ourselves.
FDA approves intratumoral injection for dogs
Stelfonta provides an additional treatment option for local mast cell tumors on or under the skin in canine patients.
Hiring new talent: Why soft skills matter
When it comes to hiring new team members at your veterinary practice, you should consider a nice balance of both technical and soft skills. Here’s why, plus how to identify key soft skills.
Upcoming veterinary webinars: 4 free live events
These 1-hour events will address a wide array of veterinary topics including owner compliance, pet insurance, oncology, and telemedicine.
New cancer screening test for dogs now available
The simple blood test employs technology that looks for very early nucleosomic markers of cancer in dogs.
New data-driven insights help you prepare for a strong future
New insight illuminates the path veterinary practices should take to improve patient care, client satisfaction, and your bottom line in 2021 and beyond.
The doctor and the brick
A veterinarian’s keen eye saved not just a mare and filly that Sunday night, but also a long-lost treasure.
Episode 31: The origin of cat breeds
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Kash Kuruppu, DVM, who discusses the history of cat breeds and the significance of DNA testing.
BluePearl acquires Pet Hospice
The corporate veterinary hospital chain will now offer in-home hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia to pets in select California cities and counties.
Episode 30: Finding balance in veterinary medicine
On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by practice manager Alec Failor and practice owner Tracy Sands, DVM, who discuss strategies for balancing work and personal life.
Commentary:The impending demise of the small veterinary practice
A veterinary practice owner explains how the younger generation of veterinarians can help preserve small local practices
Monetizing veterinary telemedicine: It can be done
Using data from more than 2500 cases, Aaron Smiley, DVM, explains how adding paid telehealth services improves veterinary practice workflow, increases revenue, and boosts client satisfaction.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines, plus how to communicate with Latinx pet owners
Check out this week's top headlines.
Bond Vet raises $17 million towards veterinary hospital expansion
The animal health company plans to open at least 10 clinics by the end of 2021.
FDA approves weight loss management drug for cats with CKD
Elura increases appetite and weight gain in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease.
Failing to meet their minimum environmental needs is killing cats
If you ask a random cat owner what they are doing for environmental enrichment for their cat, their likely response would be “What is environmental enrichment?” And that is precisely the problem.
Parenting and practicing in a global pandemic: DVM Mom Q&A
Two working DVM moms answer questions from attendees at the Fetch dvm360® virtual conference.
Gastrointestinal motility disorders caused by esophageal disease
Esophageal diseases are an important cause of dysmotility and regurgitation in dogs and cats. Here’s what you should know about these disorders.
Licking wounds after pet euthanasia
Pet owners have to employ coping strategies to buffer them through the trauma of euthanizing their pets. A new study reveals—on a grand scale—how they seek comfort.
It’s time to act on tooth fractures
Sticks and stones may break your veterinary patients’ teeth, but these words (from you) can really hurt them: “Let’s keep an eye on it.”
The secret to successful at-home glucose monitoring: Simplicity
When you make it as easy as possible, owners of pets with diabetes are more likely to comply with at-home blood glucose monitoring recommendations. (Sponsored by Trividia Health Inc)
Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine 101
The age-old practices of acupuncture and herbal medicine can work well with modern medicine to improve your patients’ health. Here are the basics.
Classifying tooth resorption in cats and dogs
Understanding how tooth resorption is diagnosed and classified enables you to provide better patient care and to increase patient comfort.
Clearing up veterinary compounding confusion
A breakdown of the rules on compounding medications for veterinary patients, both currently and with respect to pending legislation—plus, how to identify a reputable compounding pharmacy.