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Veterinarian: Need to show your staff how to perform a treatment, freshen up on surgical procedures, or get the latest information in a RACE-approved lecture? We’ve got what you’re looking for.
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What's That Smell? Pet Dental Health Month
2,936 Views - 3 Comments Ah, yes, it’s dental month!! Yay! I love the smell of perio in the morning. When I know there is a Grade 4 dental coming in the next day, I am like a kid on Christmas Eve. I can’t sleep, th... -
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
3,926 Views - 0 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses common feline upper respiratory infections (URI) and how to diagnose, treat, and manage these diseases in and out of the hospital. This talk is specifically RACE-app...55 min 19 sec
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Radland: Collapse
5,256 Views - 0 Comments A 12-year-old female spayed Chihuahua presented to DoveLewis for collapse and dyspnea. She had been treated for the last eight months for heart disease attributed primarily to mitral insufficiency / d... -
I'm a Believer... in Alternative Veterinary Medicine
1,741 Views - 3 Comments I have taken my pets to a Woo Woo doctor. There. I said it. I realize that in this day and age people are much more open to Eastern ways (acupuncture, herbs, etc) but those of us trained in Western medici... -
Vacuum Assisted (VAC) Wound Therapy
4,110 Views - 0 Comments Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, explains Vacuum Assisted Wound Closure (VAC Therapy) and its applications for veterinary patients. A case study is included. Vacuum assisted wound closure (VAC), also referred...1 hour 1 min
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Controlled Substances
4,402 Views - 4 Comments Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses DoveLewis’ controlled drug policy and the steps taken before administering any controlled substances to a patient. Download Controlled Substance Checklist D...1 min 59 sec
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Negatory
1,277 Views - 0 Comments I won't fail, I won't flop, Stall or stutter yes I won't stop, It takes hard work, to be like this, (You should know) cause I'm a perfectionist Run DMC (Perfection) Negative... -
Checklists: A Tool to Improve Function
9,291 Views - 7 Comments Many of the tasks we perform daily in veterinary medicine are systematic--we perform physical exams in the same sequence every time, we chart notes in a SOAP format, we generate diagnostic and therapeutic... -
Pentobarbital Toxicity
14,408 Views - 2 Comments A 3-year-old male neutered Labrador retriever presented to his regular veterinarian in the afternoon for an acute onset of severe ataxia and dysphoria. He had been normal earlier in the morning. A hors... -
Acetaminophen Toxicity
18,802 Views - 9 Comments On the list of toxic items to dogs and cats, I think every veterinary professional and probably a large portion of pet owners all know that acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is toxic to pets (there is a therapeuti... -
Interpreting PCV/TS
79,170 Views - 7 Comments Performing a packed cell volume (PCV) and total solids is one of the easiest tests performed in a veterinary hospital. Almost all team members can perform a PCV/TS (total solids), but how many of them... -
The Lab Who Ate the Sun
2,653 Views - 0 Comments A 9-year-old male neutered retriever presented to DoveLewis with a primary complaint of tremors. His owners reported that he had ingested the sun from a homemade play dough (50% salt and 50% flour)... -
Site Update: Quiz Feature
597 Views - 2 Comments Due to popular demand, we have added a super-useful new feature:When a member watches any video, they can now take a short quiz at the end! Once they pass the quiz they have the option to forward their pr... -
Improving the Patient Experience
5,731 Views - 0 Comments As clinical staff, veterinary technicians are often challenged to fill a diverse range of roles in providing care to their patients. We receive extensive training and continuing education to hone ou... -
Thoracocentesis (Thoracentesis)
6,315 Views - 0 Comments 3rd year Critical Care Resident Mitch Fults, DVM, explains and performs a thoracocentesis (thoracentesis) on a dog.4 min 45 sec
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PROJECT POTLUCK: Not Just A Social Stigma Anymore
2,110 Views - 4 Comments Low morale may be an unwelcome guest in every workplace, but is undeniably present in most job places at some point or another. It can be a chore to boost morale, but can also be especially challenging... -
Radland: Swollen Toes
5,005 Views - 0 Comments A 12-year-old DMH feline presented to DoveLewis with a two week history of difficult ambulation. The distal aspect of the digits of all four limbs were severely swollen, painful and appeared necrotic. The... -
Temporary Tracheostomy
3,272 Views - 2 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, performs a temporary tracheostomy on a patient with an upper airway obstruction.5 min 41 sec
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How DoveLewis Made Me Grinchy
1,792 Views - 3 Comments The holidays approach. Every year they come. And every year I force myself to embrace them. A little history. I used to be that annoying holiday cheer person. I would not only listen to, but sing along... -
Another Q+A: Showing Emotion In Front of Owners
1,868 Views - 8 Comments Q: Is showing emotion in front of owners good or bad? We have a lot of long-time clients, and we see their pets as babies, adults and geriatric patients. It is really difficult to not cr... -
Veterinary "I Never" Game
2,661 Views - 7 Comments The other night, some of the doctors and I played "I will never do". It’s a little like the "I never" game where someone says something that they have never done and then those t... -
Case Study: Anticoagulent Rodenticide Toxicity
11,488 Views - 0 Comments A nine-year-old neutered male, 5.5kg Bichon Frise presented for evaluation with an initial complaint of decreased appetite, lethargy and potential oral hemorrhage noted after grooming. The dog had n... -
PEG Tube Placement
3,858 Views - 0 Comments Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, and 3rd year Critical Care resident Cheryl Trempala place a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) tube in a cat.10 min 18 sec
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Basic Physical Exam Feline
8,816 Views - 5 Comments Sarah Tauber, DVM, demonstrates how to perform a basic physical exam on a cat.5 min 8 sec
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Liver Lobectomy in Two Dogs
8,799 Views - 0 Comments Liver lobectomy is performed in veterinary patients for many reasons ranging from removing traumatized or abscessed lobes, to biopsy and removal of solitary neoplasms. While many types of liver neoplasia... -
The Other Side of the Exam Table
1,944 Views - 2 Comments Over the last month I’ve been entirely consumed by my year-old cat’s rapid progression down the FLUTD path of horrors. After four deobstructions and five hospitalizations, I agreed to have Dr. Magee (one... -
Random Surgeon Tips #2
1,104 Views - 0 Comments Last week during surgery I commented that pre-placing interrupted mattress sutures around opposing ribs allows for excellent apposition while maintaining just the right amount of tension along the leng... -
Traumatic Proptosis
13,616 Views - 0 Comments In our everyday lives, it is not unusual to encounter people who are interested in and awed by our jobs as veterinarians. I was once at my physician’s office, and he relayed a story out of curiosity... -
Random Surgeon Tips #1
1,403 Views - 0 Comments When ligating a vessel in preparation for transection, it is ideal to place a clamp on the side that will be removed to save you the time of tying a ligature that will ultimately end up in the trash.... -
Blood Transfusion Basics
10,378 Views - 12 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses blood types, blood components, and monitoring for transfusion reactions. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit.58 min 38 sec
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Canine Stump Pyometra
23,389 Views - 1 Comments A one-year-old female spayed Labrador presented to the referring veterinarian for 24 hours of inappetence, polydipsia and diarrhea. She was adopted the day before from a rescue organization. The dog... -
Take That Syringe Out of Your Mouth!
5,011 Views - 8 Comments Some habits are tough to quit. Chewing your fingernails, picking the olives off your pizza, incessant channel surfing - they can be challenging to stop. As safety manager for our hospital, I can now re... -
Talking to Children About Pet Death
1,956 Views - 3 Comments The death of a beloved family pet is often a child’s first experience with loss. This sad event, when handled in a sensitive manner, is an opportunity to create a healthy foundation for future losse... -
Rigid Rhinoscopy
1,665 Views - 1 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, performs a rigid rhinoscopy on a dog with bilateral nasal discharge.4 min 54 sec
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Brachial Plexus Block
5,226 Views - 5 Comments Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anes.), CVPP, discusses a brachial plexus block; how to set up and perform the block, and which nerves will be pain-free after the block is performed.2 min 54 sec
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Demystifying the Anesthetic Ventilator
14,928 Views - 2 Comments Some of the most common questions I am asked involve the anesthetic ventilator. I hear everything from "How do I use it?" to "I am afraid of it," to "We have one, but no one knows how to use it."... -
The Bloods, Crips, and Basil
1,628 Views - 3 Comments I get to meet some very interesting people on my ER overnight shifts. I realize that my role is often that of an educator – but frequently I learn something from them. I recall one client.... -
The Good, Bad and Ugly
2,065 Views - 1 Comments Monica Maxwell, SPHR, and Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discuss case summaries of employee management. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit. This cour...55 min 26 sec
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Leptospirosis Isolation Protocol
16,879 Views - 4 Comments Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a gram negative spirochete. Cases of Leptospirosis were historically found in sporting and working dogs with access to standing pools of water and open... -
Antegrade Pyelogram
3,535 Views - 4 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, and Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, perform an antegrade pyelogram on a dog to diagnose a ureteral obstruction.5 min 16 sec
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Sandbox Wars
3,519 Views - 2 Comments Petty arguments between staff can sometimes make you feel like you’re back in the sandbox fighting over toys. Monica Maxwell, SPHR, helps you identify problem personalities and gives tips on how to d...50 min 1 sec
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Fee Setting
2,353 Views - 0 Comments Setting prices for your services can be a daunting challenge. Rona Amadon, CPA, and Christy Michael, BVMS, discuss the science behind fee setting and give you tips for your own practice. This talk...57 min 31 sec
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Weekend With CRRT
1,320 Views - 2 Comments I love a challenge. Really, truly, seriously. I thrive when placed in situations where the stakes are high and the cost of failure, daunting. Often, I find myself approaching a challenge too far inside... -
Did You See This Headline Recently?
1,215 Views - 3 Comments NYC veterinarian busted for allegedly dumping dead pets along road. Full disclosure – I don’t know all of details. I am willing to presume innocence until proven guilty. This headline... -
Surgeon Freak Out
1,458 Views - 2 Comments Don't push me cause I'm close to the edge, I'm trying not to lose my head, ah huh-huh-huh, It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder, How I keep from going under Grandmaster... -
At Dawn They Sleep: Guide to Surviving Overnights
4,775 Views - 17 Comments As I stated in my previous blog, overnights are hard. Health problems and cancer are very prevalent among overnight workers, sadly, and it's been suggested that if you work overnights you shouldn'... -
Jackson Pratt Drain Placement
4,333 Views - 0 Comments Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, talks through placing Jackson Pratt drains in a patient with a septic abdomen.7 min 39 sec
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Hepatic Lipidosis
4,566 Views - 0 Comments Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, talks you though the cause, diagnosis and treatment of hepatic lipidosis in cats. Specific mention of both NG and esophagostomy feeding tubes is included. This talk...54 min 48 sec
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DIC
4,879 Views - 0 Comments Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, teaches you about Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Case studies are discussed to bring all of the information together. T...50 min
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Lifters and Leaners
3,360 Views - 0 Comments CEO of DoveLewis, Ron Morgan, discusses employee engagement and managing lifters and leaners in your practice. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit. Th...57 min 9 sec
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