Practice Management
What Does Working at the “Top of Our License” Really Mean?
If it's not diagnosis, prognosis, prescription, or surgery, it is likely within a trained veterinary nurse's ability.
Practice Management
Best Practices for Training Veterinary Nurses
Staff members want meaningful and thorough training, and managers can create effective learning environments while maintaining a busy clinic.
Gastroenterology
Nutritional Management of Acute Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is usually self-limiting; however, veterinary nurses should know what clinical signs indicate additional support and investigation.
Dermatology
Skin Scrapings for Identifying Parasites
Skin scraping and other sampling techniques for ectoparasites are simple diagnostics that should be performed with any patients presenting with skin disease.
Behavior
Low-Stress Veterinary Visits for Reptiles
Capture and restraint in the veterinary hospital can be stressful for the reptile patient. Slow, gentle movements and adequate support are key to proper reptile handling.
Radiology/Imaging
Radiographic Soft Tissue Positioning: Part 2
Radiographic interpretation relies heavily on the accuracy of patient positioning and use of appropriate exposure techniques. The CALIPER radiographic quality checklist will aid in assessment of the final image.
Behavior
Using Patients’ Sensory Perception to Enhance Their Veterinary Visits
If we understand and appreciate how our patients perceive the experience of being in a veterinary hospital, we will be better able to modify our behavior and the hospital environment to improve their experience and wellbeing.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
A New High and a New Low: An Unusual Case of THC Intoxication
As THC intoxication in pets becomes more commonplace, emergency staff will have to be knowledgeable and efficient in their diagnosis and treatments.