Tech tools, continuous learning support practice productivityFebruary 21, 2023Optimizing workflow, incorporating efficient technological tools, and improving talent management are key to increasing practice-level productivity.
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Can you solve this puzzle?February 19, 2023Presentation: Eight-year-old FS German short-haired pointer presents for three-week history of this partial plantigrade stance with the digits flexed in a claw-like position. There is palpable swelling above the calcaneus.
Tackling rural veterinary crisis goal of USDA-funded student programFebruary 16, 2023The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University (K-State) is inviting aspiring veterinarians interested in working with farm animals to partake in its Summer Program for Aspiring Rural Kansas (SPARK) veterinary experience.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMarch pet- and vet-related calendarFebruary 15, 2023March Madness? With so many holidays this month targeting people and pets, it's more like March Radness! From days focusing on cats, K9 veterans to valued employees, this month provides your clinic with many options for fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts. Or just display it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun.
Excessive bleeding disorder in sighthounds predicted via genetic testFebruary 15, 2023A potentially deadly disorder that causes excessive bleeding and bruising in canines following surgical procedures may soon be stopped before it starts, thanks to a new discovery.
VPN Plus+ Exclusive'Radical transparency' in vet med: embracing a new era of closeness with clientsFebruary 15, 2023By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAInstead of becoming correspondingly friendly, open, candid, and clear, we have erected barriers to these. Artfully constructed, tech-centric walls may well suit the science, but I would argue they ill-become most modern client-patient relationships.
Dog food pulled due to elevated vitamin D levelsFebruary 13, 2023Veterinary clinics, retailers, and dog owners across the U.S. are being asked to dispose of several lots of prescription dry dog food due to possible elevated levels of vitamin D.
$2-billion milestone surpassed by insurance providerFebruary 13, 2023A 12-year-old miniature long-haired Dachshund named Oliver has helped pet insurance provider Trupanion surpass $2-billion in veterinary invoices processed.
Early detection of hepatitis in Dobermans may be on the horizonFebruary 10, 2023Doberman pinschers may soon benefit from the early detection of a serious and sometimes fatal progressive inflammatory disease of the liver, thanks to a new study funded by the Morris Animal Foundation.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy title protection mattersFebruary 9, 2023The justification behind title change efforts is multi-faceted. Title change is an effort to simplify public education and understanding of what the veterinary technician's role on the team is. Some proponents believe a title change will translate into better pay for vet techs. Others believe a new title will end the pervasive title misuse currently occurring at all levels within the veterinary profession.
