Authors


Robert Sanchez

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How would Walt Disney run a veterinary practice?

“First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare.” —Walt Disney


Sarah Boman, AIA, AAA, NCARB

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COVID-19 keepers: Practice design changes that should stay

The 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.


Jessica Stroupe, DVM

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Dogs, kids, wine, and everything's fine: A quarantine poem

One veterinarian and practice owner uses poetry and humor to share what it might be like to be a veterinarian in quarantine.



Julie N. Sanders, DVM

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Career advice for new graduates

There are multiple factors to be considered when choosing a new job


Laura Gaylord, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)

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Nutrition credentials and their role in pet food formulation

Two experts in veterinary nutrition share their differing perspectives as a result of their distinct paths through the industry


Jessie Brown BS, LVT; and Kenichiro Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)

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The lifesaving world of animal blood banking

Veterinary technicians discuss the importance and impact of donated blood in veterinary medicine.


Michael Cali, DVM

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Female sterilization procedures

An overview of ovariohysterectomy and ovariectomy procedures


Jen Bowdish, RVT

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Thoughts from a small animal surgical nurse

There are a million things to keep track of in this fast-paced position—all while keeping your patients alive and comfortable.


Alexandra Gould, DVM, DACVD

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Topical therapies in veterinary dermatology

Deciding which of the available products to carry in a clinic can be a challenge



Roshica Dehaney, PharmD candidate

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Using gabapentin to reduce feline stress

Administering the anticonvulsant drug can lead to calmer veterinary visits


Heather Duncan, DVM, DAVDC

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A preview of a lecture on dental extractions

Heather Duncan, DVM, DAVDC, discusses her Fetch On-Demand session


Andy Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Parasitology)

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IMMITICIDE® (melarsomine dihydrochloride) Sterile Powder: Approved by the FDA as a canine heartworm treatment

Canine heartworm is a common yet potentially deadly parasite. Fortunately, treatment plans are available to help patients safely recover


Bill Carter, DVM

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Tips for getting difficult patients to take their parasitic preventive medication

What pet parents can do to stay informed about parasitic prevention, plus the high cost of treatment vs prevention.


Lori Harbert, LCSW

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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


Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), Christine Mullin, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology) BluePearl Malvern-Hope Veterinary Specialists Malvern, PA

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Clinical trial to evaluate OncoK9 liquid biopsy test for dogs

The BluePearl Greater Philadelphia network hospitals are offering a funded study evaluating the first-in-class liquid biopsy test from PetDx in 2022.


Mike Hennessy Sr

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Veterinary innovation is saving the world

The COVID-19 vaccine, and the speed at which it was developed, is the medical breakthrough of our lifetimes.


Maranda Carter, RVT

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10 tips to rock your externships!

Be prepared when immersing yourself in the veterinary clinic for the first time


Dave Gasser, AIA, NCARB

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Using effective lighting to support health and happiness

The right source and amount of illumination in a practice can benefit patients, staff, and clients


Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD

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What to do for prolonged cases of otitis externa

Jason B. Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD talks about recurrent infections and nonresponsive cases of otitis externa


Michael Shirley

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Fear Free optometry

Learn 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.


Steven Ringold, DVM, DACVR

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Understanding pulmonary patterns in thoracic radiology

Steven Ringold, DVM, DACVR, discusses his Fetch On-Demand lecture and what attendees can learn from it.


Ali Mason, DVM

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5 ways to work smarter, not harder

Veterinary hospital health resolutions for 2023



Patricia M. Leff, DVM

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Heatstroke involves multiple risk factors

During the hot months, it’s important to know which cooling therapies prove most effective in pet patients.


Sydney Yankowicz, Assistant Editor

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Life lessons from a US Army Veterinary Corps veteran

In this exclusive profile, Elizabeth Chosa, DVM, shares her personal journey from active duty to practice ownership and founding a nonprofit organization


Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC

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Teaching pets how to compose themselves

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC (IAACB), discusses his Fetch On-Demand session about condition relaxation foundations.


Jove Jacob

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The medical benefits of urine

Investigators are examining urine to determine the causes and effects of disease.


Charlotte Barton, BVetMEd, MRCVS

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Surgery STAT: How to perform a caudal epidural in horses

Caudal epidural anesthesia allows for invasive procedures while the horse is sedated in standing position without pain or discomfort.

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