Firstline March/April 2021
What a relief!
March 09, 2021
Article
Meet Liz Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC), a self-employed relief technician with a passion for emergency medicine.
What was that? Top 10 veterinary client mispronunciations
March 04, 2021
Article
From ‘heatworms’ to ‘rimadrill,’ our clients always keep us on our toes and guessing.
Sweet dreams: Use of low-dose dexmedetomidine for perioperative management of canine insulinoma
March 04, 2021
Article
Judicious use of dexmedetomidine can be a useful adjunct in the management of dogs undergoing surgery to remove this pancreatic tumor.
Measuring blood pressure and managing hypotension in the surgical patient
March 03, 2021
Article
During anesthesia, trends in blood pressure must be monitored to develop a protocol and manage hypotension.
When intentions don’t match results: why well-being plans fail
March 01, 2021
Article
Find out why your plan to improve personal well-being isn’t working, and learn how to tailor your strategy for success.
Ask Emily: I’m an angry client. Hear me roar.
February 26, 2021
Article
Experienced practice manager Emily Shiver explains how to defuse angry clients.
Career advancement for the veterinary team
February 24, 2021
Article
Hey team members, are you looking for professional advancement and personal satisfaction? Here’s what you need to know.
Addressing the hidden defect in the leaky puppy
February 24, 2021
Article
Young dogs have some simple reasons for leaving their urine where it doesn’t belong. But the not-so-simple ectopic ureter, a rare and often overlooked cause, can wreak havoc in the home.
The solution to pollution: Top veterinary toxicity tips
November 13, 2020
Article
The prevalence of poison exposure in companion animals remains higher than ever. Make sure you know how typical toxins are treated.