Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Where We Stand: NAVTA’s First-Ever DEIB Landscape Survey
Recognizing that inclusivity strengthens the profession and the community it serves, NAVTA recently released its first-ever Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Landscape Survey Report.
Practice Management
Considerations for Creating a Small Animal Blood Bank
As the need for safe and reliable blood products for small animals continues to expand, veterinary clinics and hospitals can consider creating their own blood bank.
Radiology/Imaging
Hands-Free Radiography in Veterinary Medicine
By employing nonmanual restraint techniques, veterinary professionals can minimize exposure to ionizing radiation while simultaneously improving diagnostic image quality.
Urology & Renal Medicine
Urethral Catheterization of the Obstructed Male Cat
Options for urethral catheterization are broad, but supplies for catheterization can normally be found in any veterinary clinic.
Parasitology
Understanding and Preventing Internal Parasites
Veterinary nurses are crucial in educating caregivers about how they and their pet can be affected by internal parasites, which continue to pose a significant threat to dogs and cats throughout the United States.
Nutrition
Discussing Life-Stage Nutrition for Dogs and Cats With Clients
Veterinary nurses should understand that nutrient needs vary between life stages and what those nutrients do so that they can communicate those needs to clients and recommend appropriate feeding practices.
Anesthesiology
Optimizing Anesthesia Recovery for Small Animal Patients
The nuanced journey of anesthesia recovery in veterinary practice, from the moment of anesthesia discontinuation to the time the patient is discharged.
Dermatology
The Crusty Doberman: Identifying and Managing a Rare Dermatologic Diagnosis
Dogs who do not get enough zinc can develop a condition called zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD), which results in various dermatologic clinical signs, such as crusty, scaly lesions that are often mistaken for other skin conditions.