|Articles|March 20, 2017

The No. 1 thing technicians get wrong about pain management

Author(s)Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia)

We'll give you a hint: saying, "we've always done it this way" isn't how you should go about pain management.

Not every animal functions the same way, and all experience pain differently. According to expert and CVC speaker Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia), taking a "one size fits all" approach to pain management is the main thing that technicians need to fix in their veterinary practices. Watch below for her advice to fix this pain management mistake in order to benefit painful patients.

From exam room tips to practice management insights, get trusted veterinary news delivered straight to your inbox—subscribe to dvm360.

The No. 1 thing technicians get wrong about pain management

Related Content

Q&A on treating feline otitis externa and why the cat's ear isn't a small dog's

Rare liver defect diagnosis leads to lifesaving surgery

Meet the 2026 Veterinary Heroes: James Mackey, BS, AAS, CVT, CVPP, VTS

Laser therapy's role in the veterinary clinic

Fourth human case of "rabbit fever" confirmed on Long Island amid decade-high tick activity

Latest CME

Strategically Planning How to Set Up Your Finances for a Banner Year

CKD: New and Old Management Options

5 Investments That Should Be Part of Every Owner's Portfolio

Effective Cardiac Auscultation: What are You Hearing?

Do You Know JAK? How Janus Kinase Inhibitors Work and how They have been Game Changers for the Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Early Diagnosis, Staging, and Management of CKD

Perfect Timing: protecting dogs from tick-borne infections

All things allergies! From nose to tail and ear to paw..

Maximize the Value of Your Multi-DVM Practice in Today's Selling Landscape

Treating Diabetes in Dogs and Cats: How to Get Started on the Right Foot

Chronic Pain Management: Looking beyond NSAIDs

5 Ways to Build Better Patient-Client Relationships With AI: Strengthening Care and Connection in Veterinary Practice

Mastering Atopic Dermatitis: Multimodal Management for Holistic Control

Ultra-Easy Ultrasound: Handheld Diagnostic Imaging for Picture-Perfect Outcomes - Case Studies

Save More Teeth with ReGum Vet

Is Premises Flea and Tick Control Still Needed?

Old Dogs, Fat Cats: Perioperative Pain Management in the Geriatric and Obese Patient

2024 AHS Canine Guidelines Update

Chat FecalGPT? Using AI for Revolutionary Parasite Diagnostics and Prevention

Modulating Immunity: Mushrooms, Oats, and Colostrum

Paws and Reflect: Transforming Pet Health with Nutrition for Obesity, GI, and Urinary Tract Wellness

Safety Shows Respect: OSHA compliance as a way to boost morale and bond teams

The Heart of the Matter: Managing complex congestive heart failure

Four Tactics That Make Financial Failure Virtually Impossible

Cobalamin Status in Patients With Chronic GI Disease and Management

Why 2+DVM Practices Are at Risk Today: Myths Guide Many Decisions...Not FACTS!

Chronic Disease Management in Practice: Enhancing Care Through Personalized Recommendations

Make or Break: How the Right Mentorship Program Can Define Your Veterinary Career

Can I help my client’s Cruciate Ligament-Deficient dog when TPLO/TTA isn’t an option?

The Role of JAK Inhibitors in Treating Pruritus Associated with Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis in Canines

That’s not my job!: Practical solutions for workplace toxicity

Creating a Calmer Clinic

Puppy Socialization or Infectious Disease Prevention – Can’t We Have Both??

From Diagnosis to Lifelong Care: Advancing Feline Chronic Kidney Disease Management

Suture Basics and Applications

Senior Renal Care/CKD: Early Diagnosis and Slowing Progression with a Multimodal Approach

Save More Teeth with ReGum Vet Podcast

A Modern Approach to Canine Atopic Dermatitis: is there a better way?

Feline Fine: The Value of Wellness Testing and Parasite Prevention in Cats

Trending on dvm360

Reports of dogs experiencing vision loss leads UK-based pet food company to recall all fresh dog meals

Q&A on treating feline otitis externa and why the cat's ear isn't a small dog's

Weekly Vet Report: Dog food recall, new plasma technology, and more

Study finds AI-enabled stethoscope falls short in diagnosing heart conditions in cats and dogs

Penn launches One Health certificate to train cross-disciplinary health leaders