Toxicology
Oral Decontamination in Dogs and Cats
Decontamination to minimize or prevent clinical signs of toxicosis is an important step in managing poisoning cases.
Personal/Professional Development
Knowledge and Discovery — A Veterinary Tech’s Story
Kathi Smith, a former advisory board member of Today’s Veterinary Nurse, shares what has inspired her throughout her career.
Personal Wellbeing
Technician, Heal Thyself
As a veterinary technician, you’ve been given the rare gift of being able to aid in the healing of others.
Radiology/Imaging
Radiographic Positioning: Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes, Part 1
This first of two articles on veterinary radiographic positioning provides an overview of radiation safety as well as the techniques used to obtain good-quality orthopedic radiographs of the skull, shoulders, and elbows.
Dermatology
How to Recognize Autoimmune Skin Disease: Tips for Spotting Pemphigus Foliaceus
Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) is the most common autoimmune skin condition in dogs and cats.
Anesthesiology
Opposite Ends of the Life Cycle, Similar Anesthetic Needs
Geriatric patients are generally assumed to be at higher risk than healthy young adults when undergoing anesthesia, but healthy pediatric patients should also be approached as challenges for the anesthetist.
Rehabilitation
Feline Physical Rehabilitation
Although rehabilitation is more commonly used for dogs, cats can also benefit from many of the same techniques—even swimming!
Practice Management
The Case for Veterinary Midlevel Professionals
This year, the 13th veterinary technician specialty—ophthalmology—was recognized by NAVTA.