Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE, VTES, discusses catheter selection, common placement mistakes, and how preparation and hands-on practice can help veterinary technicians build confidence and improve patient care.
|Articles|June 13, 2013
What's wrong with my posture in the veterinary exam room?
Author(s)Shawn G. McVey, MA, MSW
Stand up straight and send a message.
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Your body language sets a tone with clients before you ever speak a word. Consultant Shawn McVey, MA, MSW, has hints for making the proper statement with posture.
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