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Assessing Respiratory Rate and Effort in Dogs
Liv, Emergency Veterinary Assistant 3, demonstrates how to measure a dog’s respiratory rate and recognize normal versus abnormal breathing patterns using a calm patient named Piper. She also explains signs of respiratory effort, tachypnea, abnormal…
Discussion of High Rise Syndrome
DoveLewis Director of Patient Care Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains feline high-rise syndrome, focusing on why cats fall from balconies and windows, how physics and the feline righting reflex affect their injuries, and which injuries are most…
Intra-Operative Fluid Therapy
Jack, CVT, discusses how to create an effective algorithm for managing intraoperative hypotension, focusing on understanding fluid status, vascular tone, and appropriate interventions during anesthesia. It highlights the importance of monitoring tools…
Physical Exam on a Feline
Dr. Sarah Tauber, DVM, demonstrating a complete feline physical exam using a cat named Chuck, beginning with hands-off observations and progressing through a systematic head-to-tail evaluation. She explains how to assess key areas such as the eyes,…
Understanding Anesthetic Induction and Recovery
Maina, CVT, explains how to create a calm, controlled environment for safe induction, intubation, and recovery of veterinary surgery patients, using a shy dog named Muneco as an example. It highlights the importance of quiet handling, allowing…
Assessing Canine Heart Rate and Rhythm
Emerson, CVT, demonstrates how to properly assess a dog’s heart rate and rhythm using both a stethoscope and femoral pulse palpation. It explains ideal positioning, listening landmarks, pulse quality, and how to detect abnormalities such as pulse…
Jugular Venipuncture on a Canine
Kelsey, CVT, demonstrates how to safely perform a jugular venipuncture on a canine patient, including restraint options, vein localization, needle placement, and proper aftercare. It also highlights practical handling tips to keep both the dog and…
Placement of an NG Tube
Brie, CVT, demonstrates how to safely place a nasogastric (NG) tube in a canine patient, including assessment of regurgitation risk, appropriate sedation, measurement, radiographic confirmation, and securement techniques. It emphasizes patient…
Setting Up a Dog Run
Harriet, a VA1, explains how to set up kennels after cleaning them, emphasizing the importance of preparing bedding ahead of time to make patient handling easier. She discusses choosing appropriate bedding types based on the dog's size, condition, and…
Cleaning a Dog Run
Harriet, VA1, demonstrates how to properly clean a large dog run using hospital-grade cleaner called Vindicator. The process includes removing laundry, spraying and mopping all surfaces, wiping down the door grate, and cleaning the cage card to signal…