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From scrubs to skills: Navigating veterinary mentorship with Dr. SushicatIf you work in a facility that may not offer formalized training for students, technicians, or new graduates, just dipping your toe into a mentoring role can elevate yourself, your practice, and the mentee.
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How would Walt Disney run a veterinary practice?“First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare.” —Walt Disney
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COVID-19 keepers: Practice design changes that should stayThe pandemic brought abrupt change to the practice of veterinary medicine. Here’s why and how these adaptations can actually advance the future of your veterinary practice.
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Dogs, kids, wine, and everything's fine: A quarantine poemOne veterinarian and practice owner uses poetry and humor to share what it might be like to be a veterinarian in quarantine.
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Career advice for new graduatesThere are multiple factors to be considered when choosing a new job
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Nutrition credentials and their role in pet food formulationTwo experts in veterinary nutrition share their differing perspectives as a result of their distinct paths through the industry
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The lifesaving world of animal blood bankingVeterinary technicians discuss the importance and impact of donated blood in veterinary medicine.
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Thoughts from a small animal surgical nurseThere are a million things to keep track of in this fast-paced position—all while keeping your patients alive and comfortable.
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Topical therapies in veterinary dermatologyDeciding which of the available products to carry in a clinic can be a challenge
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Using gabapentin to reduce feline stressAdministering the anticonvulsant drug can lead to calmer veterinary visits
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IMMITICIDE® (melarsomine dihydrochloride) Sterile Powder: Approved by the FDA as a canine heartworm treatmentCanine heartworm is a common yet potentially deadly parasite. Fortunately, treatment plans are available to help patients safely recover
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Tips for getting difficult patients to take their parasitic preventive medicationWhat pet parents can do to stay informed about parasitic prevention, plus the high cost of treatment vs prevention.
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The heart of resiliency in veterinary medicine“One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.” —Brené Brown
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Clinical trial to evaluate OncoK9 liquid biopsy test for dogsThe BluePearl Greater Philadelphia network hospitals are offering a funded study evaluating the first-in-class liquid biopsy test from PetDx in 2022.
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Veterinary innovation is saving the worldThe COVID-19 vaccine, and the speed at which it was developed, is the medical breakthrough of our lifetimes.
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10 tips to rock your externships!Be prepared when immersing yourself in the veterinary clinic for the first time
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Using effective lighting to support health and happinessThe right source and amount of illumination in a practice can benefit patients, staff, and clients
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Fear Free optometryLearn how this practice owner's visit to the optometrist strengthened his understanding of the anxiety, stress, and fear pets undergo during visits, plus how it sparked positive change in his own clinic.
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Survey finds a need for client awareness of dietary copper in pet foodResults of an investigation show many dog and cat owners have minimal knowledge of this dietary mineral, which may lead to negative bias
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Heatstroke involves multiple risk factorsDuring the hot months, it’s important to know which cooling therapies prove most effective in pet patients.
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Advancing regulations for intentional genomic alterations in animalsThe FDA has also established an MOU with the USDA that clarifies roles and responsibilities for regulation of IGAs in animals
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Future of Dogs Adopted During COVID-19Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss navigating life post-pandemic for dogs who were adopted during COVID-19 and provide final recommendations for the management of an itchy dog.
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The medical benefits of urineInvestigators are examining urine to determine the causes and effects of disease.
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Surgery STAT: How to perform a caudal epidural in horsesCaudal epidural anesthesia allows for invasive procedures while the horse is sedated in standing position without pain or discomfort.
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High creatinine levels, low urine output lead to leptospirosis diagnosisTinkering with tubules in an acute kidney case
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Canine atopic dermatitis: a roadmap to individualized, multimodal treatmentAlthough clinicians are now able to bring dogs fast relief from pruritus and inflammation with fewer adverse effects, treatment remains challenging. Here's what you need to know about managing this frustrating condition.
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Commonly ignored controlled substance regulations that can increase your risk and cost you money when audited by the DEAAn expert outlines critical steps to ensure compliance with DEA regulations.
