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Stress to Success: Dr. Amanda's Guide to Acing the NAVLE
By VetceteraNovember 2, 2023Are you approaching the NAVLE and feeling the pressure? It’s the hurdle every veterinary student must cross, and for some, it can feel like a mountain. But with the right strategies and guidance, you can tackle it with confidence and come out victorious. Watch an enlightening webinar hosted by Dr. Amanda, who not only recently graduated but also passed the NAVLE with flying colors!Exam Prep, NAVLE, StudyVet Students -
Managing Moral Distress
By Lauren S. Grider, DVM, CCFPNovember 1, 2023Naya, a veterinarian, experiences moral distress when a family chooses to euthanize their dog, Clara, due to chronic skin issues despite potential treatments. This incident highlights the challenge of ethical dilemmas in veterinary medicine and underscores the need for support and policy changes to help professionals navigate such situations.burnout, mental health, nutritionPractice Managers, Vet Students, Vet Tech Students, Veterinarians, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Technicians -
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Works to Advance the Health of All Dogs
By VetceteraNovember 1, 2023The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is a one-of-a-kind, non-profit organization working to find and fund scientific research studies with the greatest potential to impact the health of all dogs. CHF bridges the gap between research and animal care by sharing the results of their funded discoveries with veterinary professionals like you, along with dog breeders and dog lovers dedicated to improving the health of our beloved dogs.infectious disease, neonatology, reproductive medicineVet Students, Vet Tech Students, Veterinarians, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Technicians -
10 Tips for Outstanding Vet / Client Communication
By Jessica GramlichOctober 31, 2023Communication, Compassion, and Compliance We have all heard that the majority of lawsuits in the medical industry occur due to a lack of understanding between the doctor and the patient. Often it occurs due to a lack of empathy for the client and the perception that the doctor doesn’t care about the patient or situationpractice managementPractice Managers, Vet Students, Vet Tech Students, Veterinarians, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Technicians -
Vet BLUE® for Introduction to Lung Ultrasound and Its Use for Small Animal and COVID-19 Pneumonia
By Gregory LisciandroOctober 30, 2023What is Vet BLUE®? FAST is an acronym that stands for Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma. It is an ultrasound exam developed by trauma surgeons (yes trauma surgeons) in the 1990s and used in people as a screening test for the detection of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, ascites, and the pleural cavity including pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. In 2004 the translational study from humans to dogs was published by Boysen and colleagues out of Tufts.ultrasoundVet Students, Vet Tech Students, Veterinarians, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Technicians -
VIDEO: How to Prepare for the Operating Room
By Cathy BarnetteOctober 25, 2023Whether you’re a vet or a vet tech, stepping into an operating room for the first time may seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be! You already have all of the technical knowledge necessary to prepare an operating room successfully, but there are some nuances that you don’t want to forget. In this video, you’llsurgeryVet Students, Vet Tech Students, Veterinarians, Veterinary Professionals, Veterinary Technicians