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.
Infectious Disease
What Veterinary Nurses Need to Know About Avian Influenza
The ongoing highly pathogenic H5N1 outbreak presents significant challenges to both animal and public health.
Personal/Professional Development
How to Read and Interpret Veterinary Medical Research Studies
One category of learning that is often overlooked but can provide a wealth of increased knowledge centers on published research and how these findings can be utilized in clinical settings.
Practice Management
Pregnancy in the Veterinary Clinic: Understanding Risks and Safety Best Practices
Special safety measures should be implemented for pregnant workers, such as wearing a fetal dosimetry badge during radiation exposure, not handling drugs that are known to pose a specific danger to the reproduction process, and following anesthesia best practices that reduce the amount of WAGs.
Personal/Professional Development
What Veterinary Nurses Need to Know About Pet Insurance
With a bit of research and planning that can be guided by the veterinary team, a client’s pet can be more protected than ever before.
Personal/Professional Development
The Team Approach to Veterinary Clinical Studies
This article will explore the key components necessary in clinical study design and how to leverage the team throughout the project lifespan.
Nutrition
Understanding Alternative Protein Sources for Companion Animal Food
Insects, yeast, microalgae, and in vitro meat are some of the alternative protein sources we might start seeing in pet foods in years to come.
Personal/Professional Development
ASPCA Training Programs for Veterinary Nursing Students
The ASPCA currently offers 17 training programs for veterinary professionals and students.