Sarah J. Wooten, DVM

We wont ask you to choose the blue or red pill, but CVC educator Dr. Dave Nicol has some compelling reasons for why you should unplug from the real-life Matrixand how to do it. (Bullet-dodging skills not required.)

The procedures may be minimally invasive for the patients, but they come with a steep learning curve and startup price for veterinary clinics.

Theres a lot of crazy info out there when it comes to canine joint health and mobility. (Elk antler, anyone?) Arm yourself with the evidence and position your veterinary practice as the trusted source of reliable data.

When it comes to chronic gastrointestinal cases, its time to throw out your outdated terms and diagnoses.

20-year-old me was a strung-out vet med student who would come to learn five great life lessons after she graduated. And they're lessons every veterinary professional should hold close.

Score a touchdown with veterinary clients by getting affected dogs back safely on all fours with less monetary investment.

Dont feel bad if youre not sure, veterinarians. Tick-borne disease is a pain, says this CVC educator, and nobody really feels like they know what theyre doing. Now dive in for his crash course to get over that hump

Join veterinary radiologist Dr. Kathy Spaulding on an ultrasonic tour of the intestinal tract and see which findings might indicate disease.

You mite as well read up, because veterinary dermatologist Dr. Allison Kirby says a lot has changed in the past six years.

That dreaded moment when you peer into a patient's mouth and see what might be a tumor. Have the following questions been on the tip of your tongue? We've got the answers from veterinary oncologist Dr. Laura Garrett.

As members of a giving profession, veterinarians sometimes struggle to learn that dirty little word: no.

Conjunctivitis has a number of causes but generally presents with the same set of clinical signs. Veterinary ophthalmologist Amy Hunkeler helps you get to the root of the madness and soothe your patients' irritation.

According to CVC speaker and expert Dr. Chen Gilor, veterinarians should be screening more patients for hypoadrenocorticism or risk missing a diagnosis.

Are these clinical-focused tools at your fingertips handy, or should you even bother?

My how things have changed regarding which dogs to suspect this infectious disease in, how to diagnose it and more.

Suspect a food allergy? Run an elimination diet trial-and do it right!

Veterinary dermatologist Melissa Hall, DVM, DACVD, wants you to zero in the cause of crusty (or scaly) lesions in your feline patientsand come up with a plan to treat them.

Tips for introverted veterinary professionals to survive in an extraverted profession.

Maybe he was just in pain the whole time. And the variety of products at your disposal to identify and treat pain in cats keeps expanding.

From fractured retained roots to suture dehiscence, try out these preventive tips from Dr. Matthew Lemmons to make your dental procedures go smoother.

Laugh with Sarah Wooten, DVM, as she shows off the signs that tell her she's an overworked and sleep-deprived mom in veterinary medicine.

We all know orthopedic surgery and fracture repair is sexy, but does that mean you should be performing it? Veterinary surgeon Dr. David Dycus addresses this question, and more.For the average general practitioner, performing complex fracture repairs lives in the realm of referrals. Whether you repair or refer, there are important rules and new techniques that David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS (small animal), wants you to know.Fracture repair is NOT typically an emergency surgery

SDMA markers can be detected earlier that other indicators of chronic kidney disease, leading to faster management.

This diabetic dilemma is a pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

Founder Nicole McArthur hopes Facebook group will help struggling veterinarians know theyre not alone.

Paying attention to clues will tell you where the tumor is, what type it is and, most important, how to treat it.

Creating an exceptional end-of-life experiencefor the veterinary client and the patientis possible.

Planning for the inevitable can alleviate the complications of uncertainty and grief, allow clients to better assess quality of life, grieve in a way that honors the human-animal bond and provide you with the privilege to guide clients through what can be one of the most difficult decisions of their lives.

Yeah, ok, I'm a professional juggler. I picked the job of associate/mom/ business owner / wife / outdoor enthusiast with my eyes wide open. But it's not always easy. Here are the 4 things I do to stay sane.

If you're tired of fleas, just imagine how your poor creeped-out veterinary clients feel facing the devil's jumping beans. One more time, doctors, with gusto: Let's go get those blood suckers!