Critical Care Management of the Exotic Patient (Part One): Avian and Reptiles

Companion animals come in all shapes and sizes; feathers, scales and fur. Part one of this two part series will focus on the critical avian and reptile patient. Presented by Patient Care and Educational Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), you will…

Critical Care Management of the Exotic Patient (Part Two): Rabbits, Ferrets and Small Mammals

Small mammals seeking veterinary care are not limited to cats and dogs. The final part of this series will focus on the exotic small mammal patient. Presented by Patient Care and Educational Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) you’ll learn basic…

Venipuncture Technique in Tortoise

Utilizing your teammates to help with difficult or unusual patients is crucial in veterinary medicine. Review a recent case with Patient Care and Education Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC), about how technicians worked together to collect blood…

Creating an Exotics Exam Toolbox

Preparing for exotic patients is important to limit stress and unnecessary handling. Learn from Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about the supplies you should have on-hand to care for these patients.

Triaging Exotic Patients

At DoveLewis, we are seeing more exotic patients than ever before. Lean from Patient Care and Educational Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about gathering patient history and triage tips for exotic species.

Avian Emergencies Part Two: Common Emergencies and Procedures

Just as with dogs and cats, there are many different types of emergency presentations that you might see during an avian veterinary visit. To learn about the avian physical exam and gaining a…

Avian Emergencies Part One: Understanding the Basics of Bird Treatment

At DoveLewis, an astounding variety of species are walked, wheeled and carried through our doors on a daily basis. In addition to dogs and cats, we regularly treat a cornucopia of exotic pets and…

Safe Use of ThermoCare Incubator

Kara Erdman, CVT, reviews how to use a ThermoCare incubator on the hospital floor.

Pain Management Case Review: Arthritic Canine

Kate Earl, DVM, CVA, reviews the benefits of acupuncture in a canine patient experiencing arthritis.

Pain Management Case Review: Vestibular Disease

Review a case with Katherine Earl, DVM, CVA, of a canine patient who presented with osteoarthritis and recently had an episode of idiopathic vestibular disease.