Roles

Nursing care of critically ill patients can be the determining factor in whether a patient lives or dies.

Animals with acute respiratory distress are often some of the most challenging emergency patients seen by veterinarians.

Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder in dogs and cats.

When treating oncology patients, technicians realize more stress and job pressure with dealing with chemotherapy drugs that are vasosclerotics such as Adriamycin (doxorubricin).

Endoscopic use is increasingly utilized in small animal hospitals because endoscopic tools have great utility in the evaluation of patients with respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract disease.

It is important to be able to identify oral pathology and anomalies.

In the previous lecture, the importance of being able to identify periodontal indices was discussed as well as the importance of correctly recording that pathology on dental charts.

Understanding the operation and maintenance of the anesthesia deliver system (ADS) is essential for operator and patient safety.

Performing a complete dental prophylaxis entails much more than removing plaque and calculus from the teeth.

The veterinary technician [VT] plays a crucial role in many aspects of evaluation of the ophthalmic patient in our hospital.

The veterinary staff sees families at their moments of greatest worry concerning their companion animals.

In the last few years it is still apparent that the best test to use in the initial approach to the patient with hyperthyroidism is measurement of total T4 (TT4) concentrations.

The human genome is composed of about 3 billion base pairs, of which only about 2% forms coding DNA (genes); the rest is non-coding and serves various functions, such as gene regulation.

If the owner calls your clinic first, and states that the animal is recumbent, instruct them to transport the animal on a plywood stretcher or similar firm support system if at all possible.

There are many factors that play a role in airway management and ventilation.

Oral disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in dogs and cats.

Veterinarians have the unique position of experiencing their patients' deaths at a rate seven times that of human physicians, frequently leading them into unique shared emotional experiences with clients whom they have known for many years.

Allen Lakein said "planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now".

The veterinary team is a most influential element of practice management ensuring a well run and efficient hospital.

Veterinary school and law-school training actually have quite a bit in common. For example, when I finished each, I soon realized just how huge was the volume of practical things I needed to know but did not.

Veterinarians' salaries continue to rank near the low end of those within the health-care field, but DVMs job security and job-growth prospects are among the best, according to the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Pet owner diversity calls for creative client service.

Owners and associates aren't on the same wavelength when it comes to team education. What's causing the divide?

Pets still need care even when times are tight.

The good news is that it's not too late to get ready.

The numbers prove that obesity is a serious problem.

Will low salaries and high turnover threaten this career?

It's hard to initiate task-sharing. But once you do, you'll never go back.

Although floodwaters receded along the banks of the Mississippi, the aftermath will continue to be felt for months and even years.

Technicians help you care for patients, but they could do more-if you'd let them.