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DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, reviews how to identify symptoms and prioritize treatment for cats experiencing Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD).
It’s amazing the amount of knowledge your technicians bring to work every day. Track individual progress and ensure consistency throughout your entire team with the new Technician Training Kits. Learn from DoveLewis Technicians Sa...
DoveLewis Technician Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT reviews how owners can help keep their pets safe through kennel rest and exercise restriction.
DoveLewis Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-miller, CVT walks through how to perform a finger trap for a NG tube or nasal cannula.
DoveLewis Exotics Technician Jamie Michaelis, reviews how to safely restrain and administer a syringe feeding to a rabbit.
Since March 8 2020, the first day of the COVID-19 stay at home orders in Portland, the number of patients seen at DoveLewis has grown by approximately 35%. Of those patients that were triaged, the ones that stand out in our minds...
Splinting Thoracic Limb Fractures External coaptation can be applied for temporary stabilization as well as long-term management for some select fractures. The focus should be to provide stabilization and comfort while minimiz...
Connie Christensen, CVT, reviews how to place prescription orders at human pharmacies.
When clients are unsure how to describe their pet's behavior, it can be helpful to ask clarifying questions. Learn from Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, about how you can help describe vomiting and regurg...
The gastrointestinal tract can be one of the most the challenging organs to image with ultrasound. Although small intestinal segments are typically easily visualized the challenge stems from the wide range of normal variation as w...
DoveLewis Technician Connie Christensen, CVT, reviews how to fill common prescriptions in a veterinary clinic pharmacy and tips to ensure accuracy.
DoveLewis CSR Training Specialist, Birdie Gordon, discusses tips for setting up client expectations. “People go where they feel welcome but stay where they feel valued.” The pandemic has disrupted the veterinary in...
DoveLewis CSR Training Specialist, Birdie Gordon, reviews how to establish and maintain trusting relationships with clients over the phone. During the pandemic, we have struggled (and often failed) to maintain the sam...
DoveLewis Technician Trainer Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, demonstrates a technician hack for removing air bubbles from a fluid line.
In this 16min demonstration and discussion, DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) walks viewers through total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Speaker discusses equipment, techniques, safety considerations, and patient nurs...
A five-year-old female spayed Australian shepherd presented with a 24-hour history of lethargy and increased respiratory rate and effort. The owners were unaware of any toxin exposure or trauma. On presentation, the dog had mild t...
Eighties’ TV series secret agent Angus MacGyver could always get himself out of a fix and save the day with his Swiss Army Knife, everyday items, and a bit of creativity. In the DoveLewis ER, pets often get themselves into p...
DoveLewis Criticalist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, demonstrates the steps for placing a chest tube.
DoveLewis specialist Sonja Zabel, DVM, MS, DACVD, reviews a case of a feline patient that presented with bilateral middle ear effusion.
Hypercalcemia in dogs and cats can be caused by many different disease processes. It is helpful to focus on the most common causes first and then move toward less common causes once these have been ruled out. There are few non-pat...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias seen in small animal patients. It can occur in patients with significant structural heart disease, such as cardiomyopathy or chronic valvular disease, or occur in heal...
Learn from Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about handing turtle patients and gathering vitals.
DoveLewis Criticalist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC walks through how to discuss respiratory rate and distress in feline patients with clients. atDove has an entire training plan of free videos dedicated to improving cli...
DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, reviews how to acquire vitals and safely handle snake patients during physical exam.
DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC), reviews how to recognize abdominal breathing in canine patients.
Patient A 9-year-old, neutered male, mixed-breed dog was referred to DoveLewis with progressive gastrointestinal signs. Initially seen at the primary care veterinarian two weeks earlier for lethargy, decreased appetite and weig...
Flash back to that lecture during the first year of vet school… Undoubtedly, most of us were in a state of sleep deprivation and caffeine-induced hysteria, surrounded by the lingering smells of anatomy lab. The lecture on problem-...
Clients receive a lot of information during their pet's veterinary visit. That's why as a veterinary professionals, it's critical to provide clear instructions to owners either in-person, or over the phone. So whether you are...
DoveLewis TA Catie Kinsley reviews how to use bubble wrap and socks to provide heat support during anesthesia.
DoveLewis Criticalist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, reviews how to safely perform an urethrogram on a canine patient.
One in three people in the labor force is a Millennial, making them the largest generation in the current workforce. Millennials, the growing economy, and a tight labor market are changing the expectations employees have of their...
In this lecture, Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI, will discuss how The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman can be used in the workplace. She will explain how the love languages relate to how employees communicate and hear...
This lecture presented by DoveLewis Veterinarian Josh Cruz, DVM, will briefly cover the history, classification, and use of various fluid therapies. Current controversies and adverse risks will be explored. Practical recommendatio...
Learn from DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about the important factors to consider when housing reptilian patients in an emergency hospital.
Reptilian patients like lizards, geckos, and snakes, need special treatment while in the hospital. Learn from Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about the options for heat support and safety considerations.
Bacterial cultures are regularly used in the treatment of conditions such as pneumonia, sepsis, gall bladder disease, and complex wounds. When collected and evaluated properly, cultures can provide life-saving (and low cost) optio...
Review updates in veterinary trauma literature with Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC. In this lecture we'll specifically discuss insights gained from the VetCOT Initiative and use of the Animal Trauma Triage Score. This talk...
We all have those cases that stick with us long after our shifts end. Stress and trauma are inherent in the work we do, but we can begin to combat this by creating a nurturing environment to process both medically and emotionally...
Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is found worldwide in species from domesticated dogs to skunks and sea lions. Learn from Liz Hughston, Med., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) about how to recognize and prevent this life threatening disease....
This lecture covers diagnosis, treatment and outcome for patients with spontaneously occurring pneumothorax. DoveLewis Surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, will review imaging, preoperative stabilization, anesthetic techniques, surgi...
Whether you’re a dog or a human, chances are that your blood donation experience will have some clear similarities—but there are some big differences, too. Our team works hard to follow the available human blood bank model with...
Learn from DoveLewis Surgeon Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, about how to safely apply eye lubrication prior to surgery.
Constipation is a common issue seen in small animals, especially cats, and is defined as difficulty with fecal evacuation. Obstipation is a subset of constipation where fecal material is unable to be evacuated, often resulting in...
Learn from DoveLewis Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) about how to be effective patient advocates for exotic species.
Airway sampling may seem like a daunting procedure to perform in a private practice setting. However, it can be an invaluable tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain airway diseases. The main methods for airway sa...
The Case An 11-year-old female spayed Australian shepherd presented to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital with a several month history of left thoracic limb swelling and lameness. No response to antibiotic/anti-inflammatory me...
Patients come in all shapes and sizes, and all deserve our full attention. Learn from Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), about a ferret that received blood transfusions at DoveLewis.
When a canine patient presents for bleeding, the cause isn’t always obvious. In this lecture presented by DoveLewis Internist Barbara Davis, DVM, DACVIM, we will review hemostasis and common inherited bleeding disorders in dogs. W...
Hypothermia occurs when there is a decrease in core temperature, causing the patients temperature to fall below the normal range. The normal range varies, but in general, it should be about 100°F to 102.5°F for dogs and cats, and...
In the ER, surgeries can present with little to no notice. Learn from DoveLewis Surgery Assistant Trynity Alvarez about how to set-up a surgery suite (in less than 4 minutes!)
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