Videos

Mary Ellen Goldberg, BS, LVT, CVT, SRA, CCRA, CVPP, research anesthetist, certified veterinary pain practitioner specializing in pain management and physical rehabilitation, from Vet Med Team, discusses the role of the veterinary technician in pain assessment.

Meri Hall, RVT, CVT, LVT, LATG, VTS (SAM), veterinary technician of internal medicine, from Veterinary Specialty Hospital of Palm Beach Gardens, discusses the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.

You've picked out a great digital dental radiography unit. You can live with the price. But are you sure everyone's excitement will translate to plenty of use and a decent ROI?

Huge does not equal practical

Debra Hamilton, JD, principal attorney at Hamilton Law and Mediation, discusses why veterinarians should choose mediation over litigation.

Elke Rudloff, DVM, DACVECC, clinical specialist and residency trauma supervisor at Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, discusses how to clinically assess possible multi-trauma cases.

Keeping the connection is a worldwide challenge.

Dr. Jason Stull has three ways to curb the disturbing trend of antimicrobial resistance.

Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, MS, medical director at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, explains how to handle suspected animal intoxication.

Edward MacKillop DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), discusses new therapies for dog epilepsy.

Edward MacKillop DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon at Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC), discusses epilepsy in dogs.

David Liss, RVT, VTS, CVPM, program director at Platt College, discusses how lapses in critical thinking can negatively affect patient care.

Anthony Carr, DMV, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at University of Saskatchewan, discusses changes in the diagnosis of Cushing's disease.

Mark Stephenson, DVM, chief veterinarian at Voyce PRO, explains the correlations between increased heart and respiratory rates and pain in animals.

​Ray Ramirez, DVM, owner and speaker of Ramirezdvm.com, explains the difference between veterinary staff humor and client humor.

Joseph Hruban, transition broker at Omni Practice Group, discusses how veterinarians can prepare to sell their practice.

Rebecca Rose, CVT, president and founder of Catalyst Veterinary Practice Consultants, explains the difference between a courageous conversation and a difficult conversation.

Don't be embarrassed if you don't understand (or haven't kept up with) NAVTA's National Credential Initiative. Here's a quick breakdown of what it isand what it means for veterinary technicians (and the profession). Bonus: No test at the end!

Ken Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), hits the pavement at CVC in Kansas City to find out what pet owners really think when they hear the words "veterinary technician" and "veterinary nurse."

Veterinary cancer specialist Dr. Sue Ettinger has learned the hard way that client communication isn't one-size-fits-all.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses the illegal African Grey parrot trade.

M. Scott Echols, DVM, ABVP, owner of Echols Veterinary Services, discusses some key ethicals considerations to owning a wild animal.

Larry Oxenham, senior advisor at American Society for Asset Protection (ASAP), outlines strategies veterinarians can take to protect their assets.

David Liss, RVT, VTS, CVPM, program director at Platt College, discusses critical steps in achieving flawless adrenal testing.

Deborah Stone, MBA, PhD, CVPM, CEO of STONE Veterinary Practice Management, discusses why veterinarians are more likely to experience work-related burn-out.

Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois, explains the benefits of veterinarians performing in-house cytology.

Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois, outlines common challenges associated with performing cytology in the veterinary practice.

Dr. Mary Gardner says it's not just about quality of life but also quality of death.

Anne Barger, DVM, MS, DACVP, clinical professor in pathobiology at University of Illinois, explains how veterinarians can improve their skills in cytology.

Veterinary technicians can perform many high level tasks in the hospital. If they're allowed to.