Talent Wars: How to Attract and Retain Talent

The job market has changed. Certified Veterinary Technicians are difficult to find and retain. In this article, Monica Maxwell discusses why CVT recruiting is so difficult and strategies to help…

Staff Transition to Management: Part I

Cheryl Latta, DoveLewis Human Resources Manager, talks about the difficulties that can come with a promotion to management, and tips for handling new responsibilities.

Crash Course in Vehicular Trauma

Josh Cruz, DVM, reviews how to triage, assess, and treat hit by car traumas. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1.25 DVM or Technician CE credit. Download Lecture Notes

Hyperadrenocorticism: Diagnosis and Treatment

Barbara Davis, DVM, DACVIM, reviews Cushing’s disease symptoms and management. This talk is specifically RACE-approved for .5 DVM or Technician CE credit. Download Lecture Notes

 

Clearing the Air on Spontaneous Pneumothorax

A five year old male castrated Great Dane was referred to DoveLewis for emergency stabilization after being diagnosed with a severe pneumothorax. The day before, the patient has started coughing…

Peritoneal Dialysis

Erika Loftin, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the indications, complications, and administration of peritoneal dialysis for a patient in the ICU.

Long Term Ventilation

Megan Brashear, VTS (ECC), talks about the in-depth nursing care required for veterinary patients on long-term ventilation in the ICU including recumbent patient care, oral care, and endotracheal tube care.

Ordering A Urine Culture

Christy Michael, BVMS, discusses what warrants sending out a urine culture and sensitivity, and some of the disease processes that go along with urinary tract infections.

When to Refer to Rehabilitation

Mandi Blackwelder, DVM CCRP, discusses how to determine patients to refer to rehabilitation and when.

Applying Ocular Medication - Canine

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC) walks through the steps of applying ocular medication to a dog. Review how to restrain, and the abbreviations used in prescription instructions.