The Five Languages of Motivation

In this lecture, Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MBTI, will discuss how The Five Languages of Love by Gary Chapman can be used in the workplace. She will explain how the love languages relate to how employees communicate and hear value, and how…

Like Water: Initial Fluid Resuscitation in the ER

This lecture presented by DoveLewis Veterinarian Josh Cruz, DVM, will briefly cover the history, classification, and use of various fluid therapies. Current controversies and adverse risks will be explored. Practical recommendations for fluid therapy…

Housing Reptilian Patients in an Emergency Hospital

Learn from DoveLewis Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about the important factors to consider when housing reptilian patients in an emergency hospital.

Heat Support for Reptilian Patients

Reptilian patients like lizards, geckos, and snakes, need special treatment while in the hospital. Learn from Technician Kara Prater, CVT, about the options for heat support and safety considerations.

The Use of Bacterial Cultures in Veterinary Medicine

Bacterial cultures are regularly used in the treatment of conditions such as pneumonia, sepsis, gall bladder disease, and complex wounds. When collected and evaluated properly, cultures can provide life-saving (and low cost) options for your patients…

What's New in Veterinary Trauma Literature

Review updates in veterinary trauma literature with Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC. In this lecture we'll specifically discuss insights gained from the VetCOT Initiative and use of the Animal Trauma Triage Score. This talk is specifically RACE-…

Lessons from Loss: A Reflection on the Cases that Change Us

We all have those cases that stick with us long after our shifts end. Stress and trauma are inherent in the work we do, but we can begin to combat this by creating a nurturing environment to process both medically and emotionally challenging cases.…

Going Viral: Canine Distemper

Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is found worldwide in species from domesticated dogs to skunks and sea lions. Learn from Liz Hughston, Med., RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC) about how to recognize and prevent this life threatening disease. This talk is…

Idiopathic Spontaneous Pneumothorax

This lecture covers diagnosis, treatment and outcome for patients with spontaneously occurring pneumothorax. DoveLewis Surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, will review imaging, preoperative stabilization, anesthetic techniques, surgical approaches and…

From the Floor of the DoveLewis Blood Bank

Whether you’re a dog or a human, chances are that your blood donation experience will have some clear similarities—but there are some big differences, too. Our team works hard to follow the…