Gram Stain Overview

When done properly, gram stains can provide really useful information about the patients you are working with. Review the basics and learn how to get the most out our your samples with DoveLewis Technician Jessica Waters-Miller, CVT, and Portland…

Technician Hacks - How to Unclog NG Tubes

While preventing clogs in the first place is best practice, sometimes clogs can form even with our most diligent care. Learn a few tricks for unclogging feeding tubes from Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC).

Facial Mass Removal

DoveLewis surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, removes a facial mass from a 14-year-old Dachshund.

Efficient Record Sharing: A CSR's Perspective

As a 24-hour emergency hospital, DoveLewis sees a lot of patients that are brand new to our staff. A dog could come to us after ingesting a packet of gum, and that might be the only time in their…

Avian Injections and Phlebotomy

Avian patients that have recently suffered a trauma can frequently benefit from subcutaneous fluids. Learn tips and recommendations for treating avian patients from Certified Veterinary Technician Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS (ECC).

Three Things You Need to Know About Cleaning an Isolation Exam Room

Patients with symptoms of parvovirus, respiratory infections, or any zoonotic diseases get attended to in our isolation room in order to protect our other patients and clients. After working with…

Handling Hedgehogs for Exams

Hedgehogs can be nervous in a clinic setting, causing them to roll into a tight ball that’s almost impossible to examine. Learn a few tips from Staff Veterinarian Carrie Daly, DVM, about how to unfurl and work with hedgehogs.

The Art of Triage

In modern human healthcare systems, triage occurs at every level of care from an initial telephone contact to arrival at a health care facility. In this lecture, Staff Veterinarian Christy Michael reviews triage in the veterinary industry about how…

Professional Groups in Veterinary Medicine: Combating Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

Although there is a growing awareness of compassion fatigue and burnout in the field of veterinary medicine, most efforts have been focused individual self-care. In a field with widespread moral distress, where isolation only compounds the trauma, it’…

Tips for Organizing Staff Resources

Chances are at your clinic, you have about thirty important documents that live in ten different places. Seven of them haven’t been updated in the last three years, half were created by someone who…

Basic Microscope Setup

Microscopes are amazing pieces of equipment, but often overlooked in the day-to-day workload of managing patients and clients. If you’re looking for a refresher on how to get the most out of your slides, or are new to the field and unsure where to begin…

Gavage Feeding in the Avian Species

There are a handful of unique considerations that you should take into account before gavage feeding an avian patient. And while it may seem intimidating, knowing a few tips ahead of time can help you prepare! Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) walks through…

Triaging Blocked Cats

When an owner comes in concerned about their cat’s bathroom behavior, it’s important to have a few questions planned in advance. Learn from Sarah Harris, CVT, VTS(ECC) about triaging potential blocked cats and communication tips with owners.