Canine NG Tube Placement

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to place a nasogastric feeding tube in a large dog. Proper placement, testing, and securing the tube are covered.

Antiseptic Solution Protocol

DoveLewis Technician Assistant, Sarah Hunter, describes the protocol for changing bottles of alcohol, scrub, and solution stored on the hospital floor.

Instrument Palming

Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, demonstrates the instrument palming technique, which makes suturing faster and causes less tissue trauma.

Pyothorax

Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, covers pyothorax causes, clinical signs, and treatment strategies in dogs and cats.

This talk is specifically RACE-approved for 1.5 DVM or 1.5 Technician CE credits.

Syncope in a Cat

Ladan Mohammad-Zadeh, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the diagnostic process, including ECG results, of a cat that presented to the emergency room suffering from syncope.

Crash Cart Organization

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), walks you through the crash cart organization at DoveLewis. She explains what items are kept where, and presents methods for putting together a crash cart for any practice. Download CPR Sheet

 

Surgical Site Infection

Surgical site infection (SSI) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in veterinary patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines SSI as any infection occurring at…

Biliary Mucocele on Ultrasound

Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, shows an ultrasound of a biliary mucocele and explains how the diagnosis was made.

Workplace Safety Committee

Safety Manager at DoveLewis, Coby Richter, DVM, DACVS, discusses the OSHA regulations for a workplace safety committee, and gives tips for staff compliance when it comes to participating in safety.

Presenting Estimates

Christy Michael, BVMS, discusses the best way to train non-veterinarian staff to present an estimate to clients.

Workplace Safety Program

DoveLewis staff surgeon and safety manager Coby Richter, DVM DACVS discusses the OSHA regulations for a workplace safety program, and outlines the safety structure in place at DoveLewis.

Major Crossmatch

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform a major crossmatch prior to administering a blood transfusion. By matching the recipient to a specific donor, you can significantly decrease the chances of a transfusion reaction.