Technicians

Most practitioners can confirm that the canine palate includes far more than kibble. Use these tips to make removing linear foreign bodies a little easier.

The widening geography of pet travel has increased an already significant problem in animal shelters and other veterinary facilities that house commingled animals. Here’s the latest.

You’ve just made a cancer diagnosis and offered an oncology referral to the owner, but they won’t go. Now what?

The use of deep learning algorithms for diagnostic imaging in your practice can improve the care you provide, save money for your clinic and clients, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Teamwork is key to successful diabetes management in dogs and cats.

By educating cat owners about its 24-hour teletriage platform, Airvet hopes to help remove all barriers to care for cats.

When it comes to providing proper care to older dogs and cats, client education is key in helping to detect early signs of illness.

Are you afraid of forward booking? Do you think it comes off as too pushy or intrusive? Dentists have successfully practiced this strategy for years. One obvious benefit: a sense of security that your client will return to your practice.

The pet e-commerce giant’s new teletriage platform is available in 35 states, with plans to offer it nationwide.

The awards honor those who are making a difference for animals through their work.

A look at endoparasite prevalence, how to get the best results from fecal testing, and how anthelmintics can help protect our patients (Sponsored by Elanco Animal Health).

Veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Ron Ofri explains how to identify signs of dry eye, plus how to best diagnose this uncomfortable condition.

Veterinarians are keenly aware of the errors and frustrations that can occur when working with a retail pharmacy. Building relationships with pharmacists can help improve patient outcomes.

When it comes to dental care, sometimes immediate action is a must for your patient’s health and comfort.

Do practice owners have the right to tell employees what and where they can eat while they’re on the clock?

Many factors are at play in determining whether employment contract terms will stand up in court.

As the the week-long celebration comes to a close, technicians encourage their fellow technicians to never forget how valuable they are.

Check out this week’s top headlines.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr. Christman, speaks with Marlaina Hrosch, LVT, RVT, who explains the ins and outs of the emergency technician role.

During Tech Week and every week, we salute technicians everywhere for the hard work, dedication, and indomitable spirit that makes you an integral part of the veterinary team.

Vet techs: You have a tough job, and you do it with strength, grace, and humor. Enjoy your week!

Results of this retrospective study of California racehorses may mean that one day this type of fracture can be prevented.

This free 1-hour live CE webinar is presented by dvm360 and sponsored by Rx Vitamins.

In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, here are a few fun gift ideas to help you show your appreciation.

Here's a preview of some of this week's veterinary news coverage.

The American Animal Hospital Association offers the third in a series of publications aimed to help veterinary practices improve client communication about preventive care.

The scent-detection dogs at the University of Pennsylvania are at it again, this time helping to eradicate an invasive insect species.

In observance of this important day, here are 5 articles that help destigmatize mental health in veterinary medicine.

This free online tool aims to promote the role of the veterinary technician—a profession that’s gaining increasing attention.

Better flow and more space enhance the existing charm of this Washington veterinary practice.