News
Nurse Initiative Gains Early Victory In Ohio
Today’s Veterinary Business reports: Ohio is vying to become the first state to make “veterinary nurse” the official title of veterinary technicians.
News
Mars Petcare Announces The Launch Of Pet Insight Project
During the NAVC and Texas A&M University’s Veterinary Innovation Summit, the company announced the launch of Pet Insight Project, which it describes as “A pioneering mission to collect and interpret the health stories of hundreds of thousands of dogs to improve the lives of pets everywhere.
News
The NAVC Announces NAVTA President Kara Burns as New Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse
Earlier this month, the NAVC announced the hiring of Kara M.
Personal/Professional Development
Proud To Be a Vet Tech
We all know that a normal day for any veterinary technician is always crazy.
Cardiology
Responding to a Cardiac Emergency: Pericardial Effusion in Canine Patients
This article was originally published in the September/October 2015 “Today’s Technician” column of Today’s Veterinary Practice.
Wound Management
Principles of Wound Care & Bandaging Techniques
This article was originally published in the January/February 2012 “Today’s Technician” column of Today’s Veterinary Practice.
Infectious Disease
Assisting the Surgeon: Practical Strategies for Preventing Nosocomial Infections
Veterinary health care teams must take precautions to minimize the risk of transferring pathogens between patients and maximize their ability to fight infection.
Nutrition
Develop a Nutrition Program in Your Practice
With pet obesity on the rise and ever more complicated pet food options available, experienced guidance is more important than ever.
Hematology
Blood Pressure Monitoring from a Nursing Perspective, Part 1: Overview of Blood Pressure Monitoring
The ability to measure and monitor blood pressure trends provides important data about patient cardiovascular status and may help define approach to treatment.
Infectious Disease
Preventing Transmission of Infectious Disease Among Patients
What would your reaction be if you went to see your physician for a routine physical examination and you were seated in the waiting room next to a typhoid patient?