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Snake Vitals and Handling for Technicians
DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, reviews how to acquire vitals and safely handle snake patients during physical exam.SNAP Test
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to perform a basic SNAP test. Refer to manufacturer’s specific test instructions for your kit, as each test varies slightly.
Snow Globes: A Potential Source of Ethylene Glycol
Snow globes are a traditional and beloved Christmas decoration that many people enjoy displaying in their homes. However, it's essential to be aware of the potential dangers that they can pose to our…Social Media Discussions: Client Complaints
CEO of DoveLewis, Ron Morgan, and Monica Maxwell, SPHR, discuss negative client communications on social media, using a case study from a client post on the DoveLewis Facebook page.
To read our official online response to the case referenced…
Soft Palate Laceration
Case A two-year-old Labrador retriever mix neutered male dog presented as a referral for suspected stick-related trauma. The day prior to presentation, the dog had been playing fetch with tree…Special Stones: Urate and Cystine Urolithiasis
Urate Urolithiasis: Urate-containing uroliths are the third most common urolith in dogs and cats. They comprise about eight percent of submissions for dogs and about five percent for cats.…Spine Radiographs
DoveLewis Neurology Technician, Maeve East, CVT, reviews positioning and tips for spine radiographs.
Splenectomy
Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, performs a splenectomy on a dog that presented to the hospital with a hemoabdomen. The procedure of removing the spleen, in this case using a LigaSure™ to aid in hemostasis and speed of procedure, and the decision to perform…
Spoon Splint: Canine
Used for anything from soft tissue injuries to bone fractures, spoon splints are common in veterinary hospitals. In this video Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, will walk you through proper placement of a spoon splint on a dog.Stabilizing Thoracic Limb Fractures
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…Staff Communication During Euthanasia
Beth Ann Fretz and Kaitlyn Sanborn, Client Service Representatives at DoveLewis, walk through the administrative process of patient euthanasia, and how to help customers during the difficult time.
Staff Recruiting
Monica Maxwell, SPHR, discusses tips for successful staff recruiting including where to advertise, interviewing tips, and reference checks on potential employees.Staff Transition to Management: Part I
Cheryl Latta, DoveLewis Human Resources Manager, talks about the difficulties that can come with a promotion to management, and tips for handling new responsibilities.Staining a Blood Smear
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates technique in staining a blood smear for microscopic evaluation.
Stifle Joint Lavage
DoveLewis Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DAVCS-SA, demonstrates how to lavage the stifle joint on a canine patient.