News

A clearer case for FIP

A new multiplex fluorescent test developed by Colorado State University researchers gives veterinarians another way to detect the virus associated with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP).

Small animal rotating internship at UC Davis retuns

Core rotations in the internship include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, emergency and critical care, cardiology, oncology, neurology, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and clinical pathology.

Continuing Education

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Could this be a brain tumor? Navigating Canine Brain Tumor Management as a General Practitioner

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In this session: Susan A. Arnold, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology), discusses how the general practitioner can navigate case management for patients in which a brain tumor is one possible differential diagnosis. Using case vignettes, participants can expect to develop a toolkit for neurolocalizing, building a differential diagnosis list from a patient-centered focus, managing patients with suspected or confirmed brain tumors, and guiding pet owners with honest, clear, and compassionate communication surrounding a brain tumor diagnosis.

Small Animal

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Neuro Patient Care Tips and Tricks

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In this session: Brittany LaFlen, RVT, VTS (Neurology),  reviews common neurologic conditions and provides insight and guidance in nursing care interventions for these patients. Attendees will learn patient handling techniques, key monitoring parameters, and general complication prevention to improve patient outcomes and build confidence in caring for these patients for veterinary professionals.

Practice Management

Teleconsultation brings specialist support to every practice

Veterinary teleconsultation connects the managing veterinarian with a board-certified specialist for case-specific clinical guidance, delivered either in real time or within a defined turnaround window, all without the client leaving the general practice.

The case for the veterinary sabbatical

'The irony is our profession has become increasingly concerned with burnout while remaining surprisingly uncomfortable discussing one of the most effective ways to interrupt it: prolonged time away from the work itself.'