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.

Using an IV Fluid Warmer

Keeping patients warm is critical, especially in an emergency setting. While there are multiple ways to provide comfort in the clinic, knowing the specifics of each piece of equipment can ensure your animal patients are receiving the best care. Review…

Technician Hacks - Ways to Use Stockinette

Sometimes as technicians, you need to be creative! Sarah Harris, CVT,VTS (ECC) reviews a few ways that you can use stockinette in an unconventional way, to take the best care of your patients.

Conflict Management: The Circle of Trouble

Chances are, your employees are afraid of conflict. And becoming a clinic that embraces healthy conflict is a long process that takes time and patience. Learn from Chief Administrative Officer Monica Maxwell, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, about how to handle…

The Importance of In-House Cytology

In this one hour lecture, review the importance of completing cytology in-house even if you are not a pathologist. Review the basics of staining and evaluating blood smear with Critical Care Specialist Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC. This talk is…