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Platelet Estimate
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform a platelet estimate from a blood smear.
Demystifying the Anesthetic Ventilator
Some of the most common questions I am asked involve the anesthetic ventilator. I hear everything from "How do I use it?" to "I am afraid of it," to "We have one, but no one knows how to use it."…
Handling Aggressive Dogs
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), talks through restraining an unpredictable dog with a past history of aggression for an IV injection.
The Good, Bad and Ugly
Monica Maxwell, SPHR, and Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discuss case summaries of employee management.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit.
This course has been approved by the…
Leptospirosis Isolation Protocol
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by a gram negative spirochete. Cases of Leptospirosis were historically found in sporting and working dogs with access to standing pools of water and open…
Antegrade Pyelogram
Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, and Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, perform an antegrade pyelogram on a dog to diagnose a ureteral obstruction.
Body Temperature - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to measure body temperature rectally on a dog.
Respiratory Rate and Effort - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), demonstrates how to examine a dog’s respiratory rate and effort, while paying close attention to the specific patient’s mentation, illness, and breed.
Monitoring Mentation - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), what mentation means, with emphasis on classifying patients as QAR (Quiet/Alert/Responsive), BAR (Bright/Alert/Responsive), and Dull/Depressed.
Sandbox Wars
Petty arguments between staff can sometimes make you feel like you’re back in the sandbox fighting over toys. Monica Maxwell, SPHR, helps you identify problem personalities and gives tips on how to deal with these sandbox wars.
This talk…
Fee Setting
Setting prices for your services can be a daunting challenge. Rona Amadon, CPA, and Christy Michael, BVMS, discuss the science behind fee setting and give you tips for your own practice.
This course has been approved by the…
Monitoring Mucous Membranes - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to evaluate Mucous Membranes and CRT (Capillary Refill Time) in a dog.
Heart Rate and Rhythm - Canine
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to measure heart rate, rhythm, and pulse quality on a dog.
Canine Cephalic Vein Blood Collection
Joanie Abrams, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to draw blood from a dog’s cephalic vein.
Blood Collection Tubes
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses various blood collection tubes and what each is used for.
Canine Jugular Venipuncture
Kelsey Reinauer, CVT, demonstrates how to draw blood from a dog’s jugular vein. She explains why the circumstances are appropriate for drawing from the jugular, needle size, and restraint techniques.
Giving Corrective Actions (Part 2)
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), and Monica Maxwell, SPHR, discuss corrective actions in a challenging case of technician management. This is the second part of the corrective actions process; see the first video for complete details.