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How to Get Started in the World of Social Media
Social media is a powerful tool to use in your clinic. There are about 3.4 billion active social media users worldwide. With this many people on social media, it is your best opportunity to reach new…
Canine and Feline Infectious Diseases in the Pacific Northwest
In this lecture with Technician Becky Smith, CVT, VTS (CP), review some of the most common infectious diseases of dogs and cats in the northwest, as well as some that are new and on the rise. This lecture is specifically RACE approved for 1…
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’…
