The 10 secrets of successful veterinarians
Whether you are starting your career or already a seasoned practitioner, the 10 secrets outlined can help you navigate the challenges and rewards of this dynamic field.
September 2024
The 10 secrets of successful veterinarians
Whether you are starting your career or already a seasoned practitioner, the 10 secrets outlined can help you navigate the challenges and rewards of this dynamic field.
A look at analgesia trends in exotics
Clinical analgesia in rabbits and rodents are in an area of ongoing research. Veterinarians treating these species should remain up to date on the literature to ensure the doses of analgesics utilized in these species remains safe and effective.
Client engagement and retention central to vet care support group
After-hours support and call intercept services underscore the impact of tech-driven solutions in improving client communications and preventing staff burnout.
Tips to improve your clinic’s messaging system
Let’s look at how you can further utilize SMS messaging safely and reliably to improve client communication and compliance.
Five-year grant supports advancement of urinary tract health in pets
Under the agreement, the School of Veterinary Medicine’s G.V. Ling Urinary Stone Analysis Laboratory (USAL) at the University of California (UC), Davis of the will provide free urinary stone analyses and interpretations.
Canine dermatology drug gets FDA approval
The once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis can be prescribed to dogs at least 12 months of age
Clearing up the confusion with aerosol disease transmission
Aerosol disease transmission, including droplet nuclei travel, is often a misunderstood and underestimated mode of disease transmission. As a result, veterinarians and veterinary infection control plans frequently fail to recognize measures aimed at this modality of spread. If we take steps to limit aerosol disease transmission, we can protect our patients, humans, and the environment, protecting the human-animal bond and ensuring a One Health infection control plan.
October pet- and vet-related holidays
Maybe this month should be dubbed Petober! There are five days just for dogs and cats, along recognition for reptiles and farm animals. Then, of course, there is a whole week just for our industry! (Get creative and recognize everyone throughout the year, of course!). Looking for social media post ideas or in-clinic promotions for your clinic? October holidays can mean a toys promotion on the 19th or consider a fun costume contest on the 31st. Spooktacular!
Challenging Euthanasias: Case review and Preventing Dysthanasia
In this session: Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP, DACAW, explores euthanasia cases and looks at how pet owners and veterinarians define a good death experience. She discusses what is ideal compared to what is considered a dysthanasia, the opposite of a good death. The presentation then looks at determining how best to address dysthanasias when they happen, aiming to protect the mental health of pet owners and the veterinary team.