Ready, Set, Go to Surgery!

Being prepared for surgery means good planning, communication and anticipation of potential complications. In this lecture presented by Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA, we will focus on the preoperative work that goes into specific surgical cases such…

Blocked: Urethral Obstructions in the Male Cat

What steps does the ER Tech need to take in a urethral obstruction emergency? This lecture presented by DoveLewis Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, will discuss a general overview of recognition and treatment as well as tips…

Canine Bandage Change

Surgeon Andrea Sundholm, DVM, DACVS-SA reviews how to remove and replace a bandage on a dog after surgery.

Abdominocentesis Setup

Technician Training Specialist Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, reviews the steps and tools needed to assist in an abdominocentesis procedure.

Safe Scalpel Blade Removal

Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, reviews how to safely remove a scalpel blade.

Emptying A Closed Collection Urinary System

Closed collection urinary systems are frequently used at DoveLewis to collect urine from our patients in the ICU. Learn from Technician Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, about how to empty and record important urine information.

Obtaining a Fecal Sample

Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC) demonstrates how to obtain a fecal sample from a dog using a fecal loop.

Safety Considerations for Using Warmies

Warmies, or warmed water bottles, are occasionally used in veterinary medicine as a method to warm our patients. But before using them, it’s important to know the risks and safety precautions. Learn important usage recommendations from Technician Sarah…

To Err is Human

Humans are fallible. Humans make mistakes. And humans are at the core of veterinary medicine. That means that if we engage in the practice of caring for animals, errors will occur. That error might…