Triaging Toxicity Cases

Here at DoveLewis, we see a lot of toxin ingestion and GI upset in our patients, especially around the holidays. In fact in 2020, vomiting, diarrhea, and ingesting inappropriate items were the top two medical reasons patients came to see us! In this…

Inviting Everyone to the Party: Recognizing the Systemic Consequences of Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis can happen anywhere without warning. Multi-organ involvement is one of the key differences between anaphylaxis and an allergic reaction. In this lecture presented by Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC), review how anaphylactic reactions…

Following RECOVER Guidelines for CPCR

Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, walks viewers through the basics of RECOVER CPR, and covers instruction for all team members working together. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1 DVM or Technician CE credit. Download Lecture Notes…

A Breath of Fresh Air - Clinical Applications of Oxygenation and Ventilation in the Emergency Room

Respiratory failure is diagnosed when there is a deficit in arterial oxygen (hypoxemia) or the accumulation of carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) due to abnormalities within the respiratory system or neurological control of ventilation. It is important to…

When Everything Is an Exclamation Point: How to Communicate Effectively in Times of High Emotional Stress

2020 has been full of uncertainly with both political unrest and COVID. In this lecture, Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, will discuss communication in the time of highly emotional stress. When clients and staff are at their breaking point, the…

How to Get What You Need

This lecture presented by Human Resources Manager Cheryl Latta, will discuss how to communicate in ways which result in your needs being met, as well as how to acknowledge when others need something of you. Cheryl will review how knowing your audience…

Just Take a Chill Pill: Pre-Admit Oral Sedation

Reducing stress and anxiety in the veterinary setting for both canine and feline patients have become a hot topic in veterinary medicine. This lecture presented by Morgan McCann, CVT, VTS (anesthesia) we will discuss various oral sedation protocols…

Cultivating Resilience

Resilience helps us to work through challenges and empowers personal growth. Cultivating resilience through intentional effort is essential given the inherent stressors and challenges within veterinary medicine. This lecture presented by Debrah Lee,…

How to Talk About Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats

This lecture presented by Caryn Reynolds, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) will review the general prognosis for heart failure and how to discuss this with clients. We will discuss how we work through the disease management challenges our clients face, such…

Preventive Medicine and Client Care in the Age of COVID

What can staff do to help reassure clients about what is happening inside the clinic during a pandemic? In this lecture presented by Technician Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (Clinical Practice Canine/Feline) we will discuss how we can interact and educate…