Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP)

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) is often an immune-mediated disease causing uncontrolled bleeding in veterinary patients. Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses the common clinical signs of ITP and some of the treatments for it. This…

Workplace Drug Testing

Monica Maxwell, SPHR, explains the hows and whys of workplace drug testing. Because veterinary hospitals carry controlled substances, this is an important topic to be aware of. 

Constant Rate Infusion (CRI) Preparation

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the proper technique for preparing a constant rate infusion (CRI) of medication.

Phone Service

Cheryl Latta and Brittany Carey, on location at Pearl Animal Hospital, discuss their etiquette for answering the phone at the front desk, putting clients on hold, and adding the personal touch to their communications. 

Tips for Handling Small Dogs

Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of the veterinary staff as when facing a snarling Chihuahua in the lobby. I know many of us would rather work with a large guard breed than a tiny ferocious one.…

Rabbit Anesthesia

Mark Burgess, DVM, of Southwest Animal Clinic discusses anesthesia in rabbits. How to handle rabbits pre-anesthesia, what to be careful of during induction, and anesthesia monitoring techniques are mentioned.

Rabbit Neuter

Mark Burgess, DVM, of Southwest Animal Clinic performs a rabbit neuter. He talks through the surgical procedure and the recovery process for the rabbit.

Medical Math - Fluid Pump Bolus

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to perform the calculations necessary to set the rate and volume to be infused on a fluid pump when asked to administer a bolus to a patient over a set period of time.

Ear Laceration in a Dog

Katherine Earl, DVM, evaluates an ear pinna laceration on a young dog and explains her reasoning for bandaging the wound vs. suturing the wound. 

Microchip Implantation

Kristin Spring, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anes.), CVPP, demonstrates how to implant a microchip into a cat. This video is useful for anyone who may be microchipping animals.

Basic Avian Restraint

Nathan Bodnar, DVM, demonstrates how to properly retrain a sick or injured bird for a basic physical exam. He highlights maintaining control of the head and feet.