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Where's Your Line?
1,265 Views - 1 Comments It’s Christmas Eve, maybe 2002 and my dog Jack is vomiting and lethargic. I am not a veterinary technician yet, just a confused and worried client. My regular vet tells me that she’s worried about Jack a... -
Antiseptic Solution Protocol
4,637 Views - 11 Comments DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Sarah Hunter, describes the protocol for changing bottles of alcohol, scrub, and solution stored on the hospital floor.39 sec
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Pyothorax
4,658 Views - 0 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, covers pyothorax causes, clinical signs, and treatment strategies in dogs and cats. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1.5 DVM or 1.5 Technician CE credits....1 hour 20 min
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RACE - 1.5 Credits
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Syncope in a Cat
2,922 Views - 5 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the diagnostic process, including ECG results, of a cat that presented to the emergency room suffering from syncope.1 min 32 sec
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Crash Cart Organization
6,353 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), walks you through the crash cart organization at DoveLewis. She explains what items are kept where, and presents methods for putting together a crash cart for any practice....4 min 33 sec
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Advice for New Vet Techs
5,879 Views - 23 Comments I had a first yesterday. At work. For someone who has been in emergency/critical care for almost 15 years, I don’t get too many firsts anymore. It was an 18-year-old cat with laryngeal paralysis and the o... -
How I Learned When "Enough is Enough"
1,571 Views - 6 Comments We have entered kitten season and with that comes trying to find foster families and homes. Luckily, the local county and private shelters do a great job with helping us out but there are still kittens th... -
I Feel Guilty When I'm Not Working
2,761 Views - 5 Comments I remember when I was eager for the open shifts to be posted so I could sign up for an extra one. When three days off in a row seemed excessive, I could fit in another shift. When I was happy to be interr... -
Presenting Estimates
7,331 Views - 4 Comments Christy Michael, BVMS, discusses the best way to train non-veterinarian staff to present an estimate to clients.5 min 6 sec
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Major Crossmatch
6,959 Views - 9 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform a major crossmatch prior to administering a blood transfusion. By matching the recipient to a specific donor, you can significantly decrease the...10 min 48 sec
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Feline Blood Donation
4,682 Views - 2 Comments Jill Greene, CVT, demonstrates how to obtain a blood donation from a donor cat. Knowledge of this procedure is important for feline blood banking and transfusion medicine.4 min 54 sec
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Urine Output
47,971 Views - 3 Comments Let’s talk urine. More specifically, let’s talk measuring urine output. Are you doing it? And on which patients? If you are measuring urine output are you interpreting the results to be meaningful to your... -
Salmon Poisoning Disease
2,391 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses Salmon Poisoning Disease, a rickettsial disease in the Pacific NW. How the disease is contracted, clinical signs, and treatment measures are discussed....3 min 7 sec
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Addicted to Caregiving
1,702 Views - 9 Comments I was never a cat person. I grew up with dogs and pocket pets. After being a Pharmacy Technician for a few years I decided that I wanted to finally fulfill my lifelong dream of working with animals and I... -
Lavage in Surgery
4,554 Views - 7 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses sterile lavage used in surgery including storage and use.1 min 46 sec
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Veterinary Survival Tip: Bad Smells & Gagging
2,449 Views - 3 Comments The best advice I've ever received for working/surviving at a veterinary hospital is: Whatever smelly lotion is available, put a dab/smear right under your nostrils to cover the hideous smell of __(fil... -
Pain is the Fifth Vital Sign
5,231 Views - 1 Comments Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS(ECC, Anes.), CVPP, presents a lecture on monitoring pain, and treating pain as the fifth vital sign. Pain recognition and identification are discussed in detail. This talk is s...57 min 16 sec
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RACE - 1 Credit
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Bearded Dragon Supportive Care
3,322 Views - 5 Comments On location at Southwest Animal Hospital, Veterinary Assistant, Justin During, demonstrates how to give injections, intracoelomic fluids, and syringe feed a sick bearded dragon patient.4 min 59 sec
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Dealing With Mistakes
1,859 Views - 3 Comments I’m sure this comes as a surprise to many of you, but I am not perfect. Please read that first sentence with as much sarcasm as you can muster! Perfection is a far-off goal, something we all strive for in... -
Simple Interrupted Suturing
5,813 Views - 0 Comments Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, demonstrates how to perform a simple interrupted suture pattern. Proper instrument holding and knot tying is discussed.4 min 5 sec
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Vaccine Associated Sarcoma
4,454 Views - 0 Comments Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline), discusses vaccine associated sarcoma in felines and the 3 2 1 Rule when making the decision to biopsy a lump at a vaccine site.1 min 48 sec
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My Best Advice for Vet Techs? DON’T GIVE UP!
4,299 Views - 12 Comments I'm in the treatment area of my very first veterinary job and I'm trying to place an IV catheter. Frustration is building as I poke and miss, poke and miss and then have to pass it off to a technician whi... -
Maintaining the Sterile Field
8,150 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the sterile field in the surgery suite and how to properly pass items to a sterile surgeon maintaining the sterile field.2 min 13 sec
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Oscillometric Blood Pressure
6,983 Views - 1 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to obtain a blood pressure on a dog using an oscillometric blood pressure machine. Proper cuff size, machine limitations, and proper documentation are all...3 min 51 sec
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Tiny Talk – Anesthesia Ventilator
5,823 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses the use of a ventilator for anesthetized patients. Benefits, tidal volume calculation, and patient monitoring concepts are covered.9 min 45 sec
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Will You Be My Friend?
1,580 Views - 5 Comments I have plenty of flaws. If management taught me anything, it’s that. My insecurities and personality quirks became painfully obvious and on display to the world when I started trying to lead other people... -
Nutrition in the Critically Ill
2,264 Views - 1 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, reviews the metabolic processes of the ill patient and how they differ from a healthy patient. Different modes of nutritional support will be outlined from entera...50 min 9 sec
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RACE - 1 Credit
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How to Keep Members Engaged & Learning
1,431 Views - 0 Comments Take full advantage of your atdove.org subscription by keeping staff consistently engaged and learning. Here are a few tips to help your team utilize atdove.org training: Show an interesting vide... -
How to Show Appreciation to Colleagues
2,438 Views - 4 Comments So let’s just get this out of the way: I think that almost every veterinary professional can agree that the best way to show your appreciation at a veterinary hospital is with food. It doesn’t matter if y... -
Avian Blood Draw
5,009 Views - 2 Comments On location at Oswego Veterinary Hospital, Deb Ward, DVM, demonstrates how to draw blood from a bird using either the wing vein or right jugular vein.3 min 3 sec
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Patient Warming in the ICU
3,496 Views - 7 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the different ways hospital staff can re-warm or keep patients warm while in the hospital.2 min 22 sec
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Surgery of the Liver and Biliary System
1,225 Views - 2 Comments Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, discusses different surgical techniques and the decision-making process when performing surgery on the liver and the biliary system. This talk is specifically RACE-approved fo...59 min 40 sec
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RACE - 1 Credit
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Canine Epidural
5,480 Views - 1 Comments Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, performs a single injection epidural in a dog prior to perianal surgery. Various methods for ensuring proper placement are discussed.9 min 40 sec
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Journal Club
1,508 Views - 0 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, does the reading work for you in this talk – she discusses the most clinically practical techniques and knowledge from recent veterinary journals. Topics include: urethral obstru...1 hour 1 min
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RACE - 1 Credit
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Heart Rate and Rhythm - Feline
6,451 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses obtaining a heart rate on feline patients and the importance of listening for arrhythmias and checking pulses at the same time.1 min 46 sec
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Monitoring Mucous Membranes - Feline
6,101 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to examine mucous membrane color and measure capillary refill time in feline patients.1 min 42 sec
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The Importance of Office Day
1,658 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the importance of dedicated office time for working hospital floor managers. She mentions ideas of how to fill that administrative time and how to communicate the...2 min 25 sec
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Corrected WBC Count
9,495 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to calculate a corrected white blood cell count, which should be performed if more than five nucleated red blood cells are counted on a hand differential....1 min 55 sec
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Why Do I Work at DoveLewis?
1,614 Views - 4 Comments My work anniversary was earlier this week. My 14-year work anniversary. That’s a long time for a military kid who moved every three to four years growing up; I’m used to changing things up. So what is it... -
Open Gloving Technique
8,921 Views - 0 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to don sterile gloves using an open gloving technique – meaning only the hands are sterile – to prepare for such procedures as placing a urinary cathe...2 min 39 sec
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Malignant Hyperthermia
3,194 Views - 4 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses a case of malignant hyperthermia seen in a patient in the ICU. Triggers of the disorder and treatment options are discussed.3 min 10 sec
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Online Reputation Management
2,260 Views - 2 Comments CEO of DoveLewis, Ron Morgan, and Monica Maxwell, SPHR, speak about how to navigate the world of online reviews and social media; covering posts from both your hospital staff and your clients. ...56 min 6 sec
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RACE - 1 Credit
VHMA - 1 Credit
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Hyperthermia: Fever and Heatstroke
18,802 Views - 2 Comments The term hyperthermia is defined as an elevation of normal core body temperature. This is due to an imbalance between heat production and heat loss. The central nervous system, specifically the hypothalam... -
Avian Beak Trim
3,886 Views - 1 Comments On location at Oswego Veterinary Hospital, Deb Ward, DVM, and Stephanie Cooper explain when a bird may need a beak trim and also demonstrate the procedure.1 min 29 sec
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Your Favorite Content of 2013
1,488 Views - 0 Comments 2013 was big for online veterinary training with atdove.org. Our membership base now spans 45 US states, including Puerto Rico and Washington DC, and 19 different countries across the globe! Here are t... -
Avian Wing Trim
4,403 Views - 1 Comments On location at Oswego Veterinary Clinic, Deb Ward, DVM, and Stephanie Cooper, CVT, perform a wing trim on a bird. Blood feather identification is discussed.2 min
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Holiday Disclosure: I Was a Tree Killer
1,757 Views - 0 Comments I got this card in the mail yesterday and it caused me to burst into laughter in the middle of my kitchen. I admit it. I used to be a tree killer. But the tree my friend is referencing is the one... -
My Dog Ate Christmas
1,945 Views - 0 Comments So, I wasn’t going to write a blog this month cause I couldn’t think of anything holiday related that I wanted to write about. But then a Christmas Miracle took place! Well, more like a forgetful roommate... -
What Are Fridays Like at DoveLewis?
1,402 Views - 2 Comments It’s just another crazy Friday here at the DoveLewis. Our amazing anesthesia technician Kristin Spring is out sick, the ICU is filling up, and ER is rocking like only the ER can rock when there’s one rece... -
Three Awesome Holiday Gifts From Clients
1,528 Views - 1 Comments Our hospital doors at DoveLewis are open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The holidays are often some of our busiest times, and require a full staff. This means that our holidays are often spent away from...
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