Body language: It's required reading
Patients will tell you plenty about their emotional state if you simply pay attention.
"Active aggression and avoidance are welfare issues for the pet, as well as safety issues for the owner, and the team, of course," says CVC educator Dr. Gary Landsberg. In this video he describes how patients--even those who appear chilled out--may be telegraphing bad vibes that are important to your interactions.
Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
Read More
