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Veterinary education for technicians
Jessica Summers, CVT, a practice manager in New Jersey, discussed certification from her perspective as an employer, in a dvm360 interview.
A veterinary technician’s role as an animal helper
Michael Azzarello, MBA, CVT, LVT, president of New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, shares why he chose the veterinary field
Why conversations become emotional and how to approach them
Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, explains the root of emotionally charged conversations in the clinic, and how he approaches them
Emergency surgery for gastric dilatation volvulus
Methods for dealing with GDV, from triage through the initial recovery period, were discussed during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.
Increasing veterinary access by mitigating language barriers
There are a number of ways practitioners and hospitals can better assist Spanish-speaking pet owners and caretakers
Award grants $10,000 to grassroots financial aid program
Veterinary Industry Giving Tree is receiving the 2024 NAVC Gives award for its efforts in supporting veterinary professionals facing financial hardships
How to get involved with Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October’s awareness month highlights support for survivors and pet-friendly shelters.
Malnutrition in critical patients: Guidelines for veterinary technicians
Walter L Brown Jr, BS, RVTg, VTS (ECC), discussed monitoring critical care patients, their nutrient requirements, and how to calculate RER in his lecture at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City
Identifying common parasitic mites
Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some common parasitic mites were covered in a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City
Ensuring a beneficial bath time
Combined with topical therapies, canine dermatological conditions can benefit from a relaxed, routine regimen
Neurogenic vs overflow incontinence
Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, talks about 2 of the most common forms of incontinence
Calmly handling emergency patients
Seven key points for handling emergency situations with skill and confidence were covered in the day 3 keynote at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City.
A challenge for veterinary technicians
Michael Azzarello, MBA, CVT, LVT, president of New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants, talks about licensure for these professionals.
Rehabilitated manatees prepare to head home
Five orphaned manatees were rehabilitated by 4 zoological and marine institutions for the last 2 years
In specialty medicine, histories start before the appointment
Obtaining a comprehensive but succinct initial history from clients can be a challenge, especially from worried clients.
The research behind Zenrelia
During this interview with dvm360, Mara Tugel, DVM, provides more insight into the research conducted for Elanco's Zenrelia
Planning for ventilation with general anesthesia
Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia), discussed her lecture on mechanical ventilation for cases in general anesthesia in a dvm360 interview.
Treatment options for feline patients with diabetes
Renee Rucinsky, DVM, DABVP, discussed insulin therapy and SGLT2 inhibitors in her lecture at the Fetch dvm360 conference in Atlantic City
Are grain-free diets becoming more common?
Information and opinions about the current state of grain-free pet diets were covered during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City
Utilizing food therapy as a holistic approach
A certified food therapist discussed holistic advantages to certain diets during a lecture at the 2024 Fetch Coastal conference.
Strategies for successful diet trials
Julia Miller, DVM, DACVD, shares some of her biggest diet trial tips to help make tricky diet trials easier for all
Life lessons from dogs
Dogs are so much more than pets; what can they teach us about life?
Preventing burnout at the organizational level
Strategies that practices can implement to prevent veterinary burnout were discussed during a session at the 2024 Fetch dvm360 conference in Atlantic City
Are career path programs the solution to a clinician shortage in veterinary medicine?
A bold, new initiative that would increase access to care in a way never before seen in veterinary medicine.
3 things to remember during emotionally charged conversations
Bash Halow, LVT, CVPM, lists the 3 most important things to keep in mind during emotional conversations with clients
Answering commonly asked Zenrelia questions
Mara Tugel, DVM explains why veterinary clinics could need multiple JAK inhibitors, and why is there that label on the Zenrelia box
Veterinary medicine's green and red capes
Fetch Coastal began with Phillip Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CPPC, CCFP, educating attendees on ways to create a healthy veterinary clinic
Diagnosing unusual fungal diseases: Phaeohyphomycosis
Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, talked about unusual fungal diseases and a case of phaeohyphomycosis in a feline at the Fetch Coastal conference in Atlantic City
Diagnosing canine atopic dermatitis
Methods for diagnosing cases of canine atopic dermatitis were covered during a session at the 2024 Fetch Coastal dvm360 conference
Practicing psychological safety
In his Fetch Coastal lecture, Philip Richmond, DVM, CAPP, CPHSA, CCFP, discussed ways to mitigate negative behaviors in the workplace.