Fall is here again, the second spring season where every leaf is a flower. The time for reflection of another year passing and anticipation of a new year approaching. Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. What has evolved over this past year? Where do we want to go? In our personal life? In our profession? Let it go, reflect, and grow! This Fall issue of Today’s Veterinary Nurse highlights topics where the medical profession has reflected and grown. Not too long ago, pain was not assessed in human pediatrics. Correctly and thankfully, this practice has changed, and in veterinary health care today, pain assessment has become the fourth vital assessment. In this issue, we delve into assessing chronic pain in our feline patients. This issue also recognizes the renewed importance of discussing adverse food reactions with pet owners. Our Nutrition Notes article highlights the most common elimination diet trial mistakes, so we can be more knowledgeable when having these complex conversations. This issue’s Clinic Champion article spotlights a veterinary nurse who gives her time, talent, and countless hours of sleep to help neonates experiencing a rough start to their life. She saw a need, believed she could make a difference, and has helped hundreds of neonates! This issue also covers communication skills, paying off debt, and muscle function—there truly is something for everyone. To paraphrase Winne the Pooh, autumn is a time of hot chocolatey mornings and toasty marshmallow evenings. So, enjoy the season while you reflect and grow your skills!
More from the NAVC
Upcoming HiVE Events
HiVE is the NAVC’s new series of live events, featuring intimate sizing and focused topics. Upcoming events include:
Evolve VetED HiVE, November 11-12 in Phoenix, Arizona
Designed as an open forum to exchange ideas, Evolve VetED HiVE will explore and discuss the recent and future evolution of the education systems that support veterinary healthcare professionals and the progression of our industry.
Vet Nurse+Tech and Practice Management HiVE, November 23-24 in Anaheim, California
Specifically crafted with opportunities for veterinary nurses/technicians to become the best versions of themselves, the Vet Nurse+Tech HiVE event offers RACE-approved sessions that focus on clinical skills, medical skills, professional development, and personal development. In the Practice Management HiVE, practice managers will be immersed in experiences relevant to their role on the veterinary team, be able to make meaningful connections, and take advantage of career-advancing content and continuing education.
For more information and registration, visit navc.com/hive.
The NAVC Partners With MentorVet Tech
For the past year, the NAVC has partnered with MentorVet in support of our initiative aimed at empowering veterinary nurses/technicians. The program was created with the mental health and wellbeing of the program participants in mind and includes 6 months of online professional skills training, peer group mentoring, paired mentorship, and mental health and financial coaching, all designed to address the unique needs of veterinary nurses/technicians. Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Visit mentorvet.net/tech.