How to Tie a Finger Trap

DoveLewis Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-miller, CVT walks through how to perform a finger trap for a NG tube or nasal cannula.

Syringe Feeding a Rabbit

DoveLewis Exotics Technician Jamie Michaelis, reviews how to safely restrain and administer a syringe feeding to a rabbit.

The Technician's Role in Managing Urethral Obstructions in the Male Cat

Since March 8 2020, the first day of the COVID-19 stay at home orders in Portland, the number of patients seen at DoveLewis has grown by approximately 35%. Of those patients that were triaged, the…

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…

Calling Prescriptions in to Human Pharmacies

Connie Christensen, CVT, reviews how to place prescription orders at human pharmacies.

Improving Client Compliance: Distinguish Between Vomiting and Regurgitation at Home

When clients are unsure how to describe their pet's behavior, it can be helpful to ask clarifying questions. Learn from Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, about how you can help describe vomiting and regurgitation behaviors to…

Corrugation v. Plication?

The gastrointestinal tract can be one of the most the challenging organs to image with ultrasound. Although small intestinal segments are typically easily visualized the challenge stems from the wide…

Filling Common Prescriptions in Hospital

DoveLewis Technician Connie Christensen, CVT, reviews how to fill common prescriptions in a veterinary clinic pharmacy and tips to ensure accuracy.

Technician Hacks - How to Remove Air Bubbles from Fluid Line

DoveLewis Technician Trainer Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, demonstrates a technician hack for removing air bubbles from a fluid line.

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) in Veterinary Medicine

In this 16min demonstration and discussion, DoveLewis Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) walks viewers through total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Speaker discusses equipment, techniques, safety considerations, and patient nursing care. This talk…