Be Here Now

There are many different reactions that we may be experiencing as our “new normal” continues to unfold during the COVID-19 pandemic. Feeling a little out of control is normal right now. It is an…

B.A.R. on the Floor: An Introduction to Trauma

In this first video of the B.A.R on the Floor series, Veterinary Well-being Program Director Debrah Lee will discuss the impact of stress and how to develop a greater understanding of it's impact. Download Additional Resources

 

Mission, Vision, and the Houses of Hogwarts

Author’s Note: I love talking about all-things-Harry-Potter because I believe that words can be magical. But not all magic is good. Recently, J.K. Rawling inflicted pain with her words with…

The Far-Reaching Effects of Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a common finding in veterinary medicine, but often the negative impacts are greatly underestimated. In this lecture presented by Patient Care and Education Specialist Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), we will discuss the potential causes of…

Initial Evaluation and Stabilization of Fractures

Join Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA, as we discuss the evaluation and stabilization of fractures in veterinary patients. Our discussion will focus on the initial care of fractures including wound management and bandaging techniques. Using specific…

Chronic Pain in Cats and Dogs: An Integrated Approach

Integrative pain management speaks to an overall philosophy of caring for patients with complementary therapies, beyond just conventional pharmaceuticals. Learn from Staff Veterinarian Katherine Earl, DVM, CVA, about how to identify chronic pain in…

Facial Wound Reconstruction in a Chihuahua: A Pictorial Essay

A one-year-old male neutered Chihuahua, Jax, was playing in his yard on a warm summer evening (Figure 1). While sniffing through the slots in the fence, he was bitten by the neighbor's large breed…

Blood Smear for Hand Differential

DoveLewis Technician Kyla Mahns, CVT, demonstrates how to make a blood smear slide.

When (You Think) Your Staff is the Problem: Manager Compassion Fatigue

In this session with DoveLewis Chief Administrative Officer Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, we will discusses manager compassion fatigue and how it appears differently from traditional burnout. Managers will often become resentful of their clinic’s…

Mass Removal in an Aged Patient

A 14-YEAR-OLD MALE DACHSHUND was presented to DoveLewis' ER for evaluation of a large mass over the right eye (figure 1). The mass was present as a small nodule for a year, but over the past 6…