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Crystalloids and Colloids
Views: 10,291 - Comments: 2Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), gives a brief overview of the difference between crystalloid and colloid fluids. Examples of each type of fluid are given, and reasons why each may be administered to a patient are discussed.
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I Can Help! Veterinary Training and Planning
Views: 2,935 - Comments: 2As veterinary managers go, I'm a PLANNER. While flying by the seat of my pants and treating unpredictable emergencies in the DoveLewis ER is fun, in every other area I need a PLAN. I like to set my expectations based on what I thi...
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Appointment Flow
Views: 9,451 - Comments: 6Brittany Carey and Henry Struzik, on location at Pearl Animal Hospital, describe the flow of appointments and delineation of duties. From obtaining a weight to basic history and vitals, defining these duties allows them to wo...
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Client Communications and Triage
Views: 11,651 - Comments: 5Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), explains the importance of gaining owner trust during the triage process. By remembering to communicate with the client, technician value can be established and owner comfort increased while they wai...
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Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity
Views: 4,924 - Comments: 1Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses a case of anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity seen in the ER. The emergency treatment before starting the dog on vitamin K therapy (the mainstay for this toxicity) is the focus of this discu...
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Marijuana Toxicity
Views: 5,967 - Comments: 1Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the common clinical signs seen in Marijuana (THC) toxicity, and the common emergency treatments. This video highlights the ataxia and hyperesthesia often noted in these cases.
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Gross ER Veterinary Stuff
Views: 4,775 - Comments: 16IVECCS is coming. It’s NEXT WEEK. It’s my favorite conference of the year, even when it’s in San Antonio (river walk again?). Because it’s 4 days of emergency nerds trying to one up each other with our stories. Stories of how many...
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Bugs, Wounds, and You
Views: 4,746 - Comments: 0Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS(ECC, Anes.), CVPP, spends this hour discussing different wound management and the role hospital staff plays in keeping these wounds clean and protected. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one T...
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Canine Vaccines
Views: 11,037 - Comments: 4Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice), from Rose City Veterinary Hospital explains the AAHA recommendations for core and non-core vaccines in dogs. Initial puppy vaccines and the adult booster schedule is discussed.
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Veterinary Superstition
Views: 4,353 - Comments: 5I don’t feel like a particularly superstitious person. Cracks in the sidewalk get stepped on, black cats walk around me all the time, and I don’t generally notice that any given Friday was the 13th day of a month until a couple of...
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Medical Math – Metoclopramide CRI
Views: 11,343 - Comments: 10Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), walks you through how to calculate a metoclopramide CRI for any sized patient when adding the drug to their already running IV fluids. This calculation is used for adding any drug to fluids that are...
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DOCTOR TO TREATMENT!
Views: 2,663 - Comments: 7DOCTOR TO TREATMENT! That’s the phrase we hear over the pager several times a day at my hospital and it always gives my adrenals a good squeeze. It means that an emergency has come through the door that needs immediate at...
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New Guest Blogger
Views: 1,985 - Comments: 3I met Liz Hughston online almost two years ago and we had an instant connection. No, this is not an online dating story; this is a story of how atdove.org brought DoveLewis and Adobe Animal Hospital together. So sure, online...
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Heartworm Testing
Views: 9,714 - Comments: 6On location at Rose City Veterinary Hospital, Becky Smith CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice), discusses heartworm preventive medications in both cats and dogs, and also talks about the reasoning and importance of testing pets for heartw...
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Vaginal Cytology - Canine
Views: 7,601 - Comments: 0Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to obtain a vaginal cytology on a dog.
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Administering Vaccines - Feline
Views: 8,558 - Comments: 4Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice), on location at Rose City Veterinary Hospital, explains the proper locations for, and administers vaccines to a cat.
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Fitting E-Collars
Views: 8,105 - Comments: 0Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to choose the correct length of e-collar and how to properly fit that e-collar to a patient. This video is for people new to working in veterinary medicine.
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Vet Tech Education
Views: 3,830 - Comments: 6I recently got back from a whirlwind week – two conferences in two cities in one week. I had a blast. The introvert in me is screaming for a day of silence, but the nerd in me is rejoicing! In Chicago at the AVMA conference I...
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Administering Vaccines - Canine
Views: 10,839 - Comments: 6Becky Smith CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice), on location at Rose City Veterinary Hospital, demonstrates the proper location of canine vaccines and administers vaccines to a puppy. Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), plays a supporting rol...
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Oral Medication Administration - Canine
Views: 11,001 - Comments: 4Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates what's commonly called "pilling" a dog (giving oral medications).
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Administering a Rabies Vaccine
Views: 8,881 - Comments: 3Sarah Tauber, DVM, demonstrates administering a rabies vaccine to a cat.
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Saline Agglutination Test
Views: 12,052 - Comments: 3Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains the reasoning and demonstrates the process of performing and interpreting a saline agglutination test.
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Back to Basics - Technician Training
Views: 4,726 - Comments: 15I went to tech school. I think I went to a pretty good program; we had lots of large and small animals on site and I got plenty of hands-on experience. I monitored anesthesia on multiple species, looked at endless poop and blood s...
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New Client Orientation
Views: 5,585 - Comments: 3On location at Pearl Animal Hospital, Henry Struzik explains the process for welcoming new clients or new patients to the practice. An emphasis on preventive care, dentistry, and creating good habits is discussed as well as conten...
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Thoracic Trauma Following Coyote Attack
Views: 10,092 - Comments: 1An eight-year-old spayed Yorkshire terrier was referred for continued care following an early morning coyote attack. She was ambulatory after being rescued by her owner, but had full-thickness bite wounds over both hemithoraces an...
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Laryngeal Tie-Back (Post-Op)
Views: 3,320 - Comments: 0After laryngeal tie-back surgery, patients need special attention and care to avoid complications such as aspiration pneumonia. Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), talks about how to care for these patients, and why it's so important...
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How It Feels to Treat Poison Victims
Views: 1,902 - Comments: 5Over the July 4th weekend I saw a sickening post on Facebook. In the San Francisco area there were reports of meatballs containing strychnine being left along sidewalks and these were poisoning dogs. Even the best trained dogs can...
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The Vet Tech Licensing Debate
Views: 28,816 - Comments: 45I’m a little fired up. DISCLAIMER: Some of you might be offended by this blog. That is not my intention, but this is a touchy subject. I’m apologizing in advance. Please do not threaten my pets, my home, or anyo...
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Isolation in the ICU
Views: 5,442 - Comments: 0Rachel Kinney, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses DoveLewis’ protocol for treating infectious disease patients (in this case kennel cough/pneumonia dependent on oxygen therapy) within the ICU.
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Why This Vet Tech Hates Fireworks
Views: 1,731 - Comments: 7I. Hate. Fireworks. First of all? What do they represent? Bombs. Every 4th of July (and Cinco de Mayo and New Year’s Eve, and various and sundry random holidays) we celebrate by simulating explosions that, in the wars we...
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Indwelling Chest Tube for Drainage and Lavage
Views: 5,346 - Comments: 4Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, talks DoveLewis veterinary intern Glynis McCorkle through placing bilateral chest tubes in a cat diagnosed with pyothorax. Once the chest tube is placed, Dr. Herold explains thoracic lavage via the chest...
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Vet Techs Talk: Life Lessons and Avoiding Career Burnout
Views: 4,618 - Comments: 2In this chat I enlist the help of fellow tech nerd (and CaRVTA Registered Vet Tech of the Year!) Liz Hughston RVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) to talk about the life (or lack thereof) of a veterinary professional. We chat about the characteri...
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Discharge Instructions
Views: 8,793 - Comments: 1On location at Pearl Animal Hospital, Henry Struzik, CVT, talks about the importance of discharge instructions. From “before and after” photos to written instructions, we learn the best way to make sure client compliance happens w...
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Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)
Views: 8,818 - Comments: 2Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is often an immune-mediated disease causing uncontrolled bleeding in veterinary patients. Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the common clinical signs of ITP and some of the treatme...
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How to Ace a Veterinary Job Interview
Views: 16,748 - Comments: 3It’s no secret that the supply of veterinarians is outpacing demand. Any of us who took a basic economics class in college know the simple fact is that interviews for open DVM positions have suddenly become mini rose cere...
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Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) Preparation
Views: 9,531 - Comments: 4Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the proper technique for preparing a constant rate infusion (CRI) of medication.
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Tips for Handling Small Dogs
Views: 25,192 - Comments: 17Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of the veterinary staff as when facing a snarling Chihuahua in the lobby. I know many of us would rather work with a large guard breed than a tiny ferocious one. However, these small dogs are ver...
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Rabbit Anesthesia
Views: 8,557 - Comments: 6Mark Burgess, DVM, of Southwest Animal Clinic discusses anesthesia in rabbits. How to handle rabbits pre-anesthesia, what to be careful of during induction, and anesthesia monitoring techniques are mentioned.
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Medical Math - Fluid Pump Bolus
Views: 12,506 - Comments: 5Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform the calculations necessary to set the rate and volume to be infused on a fluid pump when asked to administer a bolus to a patient over a set period of time.
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Microchip Implantation
Views: 5,270 - Comments: 3Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anes.), CVPP, demonstrates how to implant a microchip into a cat. This video is useful for anyone who may be microchipping animals.
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Basic Avian Restraint
Views: 10,164 - Comments: 2Nathan Bodnar, DVM, demonstrates how to properly retrain a sick or injured bird for a basic physical exam. He highlights maintaining control of the head and feet.
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Pet Food Matters
Views: 2,606 - Comments: 2I will admit it. I’m a sucker for fads. It's not like I buy everything from late night infomercials but I’ve come close. I come by this trait honestly, my mom has a kitchen FULL of "As Seen on TV" gadg...
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Matched Unit Blood Transfusion
Views: 7,636 - Comments: 7Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses how to set up, start administering, and how to monitor a patient during a transfusion of a matched unit of blood.
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Three Tips for Hiring a Technician
Views: 2,976 - Comments: 2After years of interviewing for technician positions, both before I knew what I was doing and after (thank you Monica Maxwell!), I’ve learned a few things about selecting great candidates. 1. It’s not always about th...
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New Site Features for Efficient Team Training
Views: 1,921 - Comments: 0Did you know that On the Floor @Dove is constantly evolving to meet your veterinary training needs? In response to feedback and requests we received from our users, we've expanded our premium account features to include:...
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Dexdomitor® (Dexmedetomidine) Procedure
Views: 13,091 - Comments: 11Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses using dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor®) on a cat during a laceration repair, and the specific effects on the patient, reversal of the drug, and patient monitoring involved.
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
Views: 4,362 - Comments: 0Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the concepts of veterinary CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). The basics of the machine and filter, anticoagulation therapy, and patient monitoring are discussed as well as managing th...
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Top 10 Ways to Get Hired in Veterinary Medicine
Views: 5,380 - Comments: 31. Be better than the other candidates. Write a cover letter and make it specific to the practice you want to work at. Do your homework and talk about why you want to work there. 2. Tailor your resume to the job pos...
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I LOVE Respiratory Emergencies
Views: 4,439 - Comments: 3I love cats choking on huge hairballs, I love cyanotic laryngeal paralysis dogs, and nothing makes me happier than a GIANT sucking chest wound. I might actually knock you over to participate in thoracocentesis. I long for the d...
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Applying Ocular Medication - Feline
Views: 12,424 - Comments: 3Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains and demonstrates how to administer ocular medication to a cat. This particular patient has an ulcer in his left eye, which is being treated with antibiotic drops every four hours.
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