Practice Management
Be an Advocate for Better Pay
Everyone knows veterinary nurses/technicians simply don't make enough money. But advocating for better pay is difficult when official guidelines and comparisons don't exist.
Personal/Professional Development
Enhancing Client Perceptions of Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
A recent survey indicated that pet owners gained more confidence and comfort with veterinary nurses once they better understood their role, training, and skills.
Cardiology
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and the Role of Nutrition
Nutritional intervention can play a role in improving the quality of life for cats with HCM.
Dermatology
“What Is This Lump on My Pet?”
Informative, clear communication with the pet owner can help alleviate stress concerning lumps and bumps.
Behavior
Everyday Handling for Veterinary Patients
Using appropriate handling techniques can help minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for all patients.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Use of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy in Critical Canine Patients With Respiratory Distress
For patients that do not respond adequately to conventional oxygen therapy, HFOT is an effective alternative method of delivering high volumes and pressures of oxygen.
Parasitology
Parasite Concerns for Indoor Cats
Pet owners may underestimate their cat’s exposure to fleas, mosquitoes, and ticks, and therefore may not have their "indoor-only" cats on proper preventives.
Anesthesiology
A Splintering Situation: A Case of Wooden Chest Syndrome in a Dog
Little is known about chest wall rigidity, or “wooden chest syndrome,” in veterinary patients and it can prove to be fatal without expert intervention.