Personal/Professional Development
NAVTA’s Scope of Practice Report
NAVTA’s Veterinary Nurse Initiative Practice and Standards Committee has initiated a multipart project to address commonly voiced concerns about unclear or inconsistent scope of practice laws.
Practice Management
Optimizing Work Schedules in Veterinary Practice: Impact on Staff Wellbeing and Career Satisfaction
Veterinary clinics that implement small, thoughtfully implemented scheduling shifts can reduce staff burnout, strengthen team communication, and support safer patient care.
Behavior
Triaging Feline House Soiling Using Telemedicine
Feline house soiling can be a major problem for caregivers, but telemedicine can be a means of providing much needed support and guidance.
Dermatology
A Step-by-Step Guide to In-House Cytology in Veterinary Dermatology
In-house cytology empowers veterinary teams to obtain rapid, cost-effective diagnostic information that will help guide immediate treatment decisions, determine the need for further testing, and support timely follow-up care.
Preventive Medicine
Understanding and Preventing External Parasites
Parasite prevention is a year-round effort that depends on client understanding and compliance, and veterinary nurses are essential educators in the fight against ectoparasite infestations.
Nutrition
Dispelling Pet Nutrition Myths
As veterinary professionals, it is our responsibility to help educate clients by giving them evidence-based information that can guide them in making optimal health and wellbeing choices for their pets.
Parasitology
Battling Giants: A Case of Canine Dioctophymiasis
The giant kidney worm is a lesser-known parasite that is contracted through the ingestion of undercooked frogs and fish or contaminated drinking water.
Ethics/Welfare
How to Identify and Address Grooming Neglect
For dogs and cats of many breeds, regular grooming is essential for their health and welfare. Grooming neglect is preventable but takes vigilance and sometimes creativity to address.