Advocating for Exotic Patients: The Technicians Role

Learn from DoveLewis Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) about how to be effective patient advocates for exotic species.

Endotracheal Wash: Setting Up for Success

Airway sampling may seem like a daunting procedure to perform in a private practice setting. However, it can be an invaluable tool to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain airway diseases.…

Case Review in Radiology

The Case An 11-year-old female spayed Australian shepherd presented to DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital with a several month history of left thoracic limb swelling and lameness. No response to…

Exotic Case Review: Ferret Blood Transfusion

Patients come in all shapes and sizes, and all deserve our full attention. Learn from Technicians Kara Prater, CVT, and Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), about a ferret that received blood transfusions at DoveLewis.

Hemostasis: A Review of Inherited Bleeding Disorders in Dogs

When a canine patient presents for bleeding, the cause isn’t always obvious. In this lecture presented by DoveLewis Internist Barbara Davis, DVM, DACVIM, we will review hemostasis and common inherited bleeding disorders in dogs. We will focus on a…

Perianesthetic Hypothermia: Why Do We Care?

Hypothermia occurs when there is a decrease in core temperature, causing the patients temperature to fall below the normal range. The normal range varies, but in general, it should be about 100°F to…

Surgery Suite Set-up

In the ER, surgeries can present with little to no notice. Learn from DoveLewis Surgery Assistant Trynity Alvarez about how to set-up a surgery suite (in less than 4 minutes!)

When Clients Go Too Far: Utilizing Client Grievance Forms

When working with a client that has concerns or complaints, documentation is more important than ever. Learn from Client Relations Specialist Rena Alexander about how DoveLewis implemented a client grievance form for these situations.

Managing Negative Reviews During COVID-19

Online review platforms are a part of veterinary clinics like never before. Learn from Brand Marketing Specialist Molly Laird, and Client Relations Specialist Rena Alexander, about how DoveLewis is managing negative reviews during COVID-19.

Rabbit Gastrointestinal Syndrome: A Clinical Review

Gastrointestinal stasis is one of the most commonly treated conditions in rabbits, especially in the emergency setting. Often GI stasis is seen as a result of poor husbandry, however other underlying…

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…