VPN Plus+ ExclusiveQuality of Life Assessment InfographicNovember 17, 2022We are all familiar with some clients who have a really difficult time accepting when it is time to say goodbye. That's why we created this marketing piece for you to use freely in your clinics to provide clients with thought-starting questions to help them determine if they should have that conversation with you, especially at this time of year when ill pets often seem to decide it is time for the Rainbow Bridge.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWellness in the WorkplaceNovember 17, 2022This session will tell Dr. Becky Krull's story of burnout to help support and educate technicians on their well-being in the workplace. All team members can benefit from how she healed her way back to be the doctor, wife, mom, and leader she is today. She will focus on what worked for her and how she has implemented these tools into her daily life, as well as her business.
Service dogs' impact on children with ASD to be exploredNovember 15, 2022Service dog training and its impact on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families is set to be explored in a new study supported by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
Feline-friendly approach improves patient experienceNovember 15, 2022The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) have jointly published two guidelines detailing how veterinarians can best implement positive, respectful interactions with feline patients and reduce stress associated with the veterinary environment.
$135K donation supports access to care in 'veterinary desert'November 10, 2022Pets residing in one of America's "veterinary deserts" are set to have improved access to care, thanks to an industry donation. The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education, and Social Services (WisCARES) has received two grants totaling $135,000 from PetSmart Charities. The funding will support the program's continued mission of providing low-cost veterinary care to pet owners experiencing homelessness and financial difficulty in South Madison, Wisc. "By creating better access to veterinary medical care, we are keeping pets and families together, so they don't have to surrender or euthanize their animals for otherwise treatable things," says WisCARES' cofounder, Ruthanne Chun, DVM, DACVIM (oncology), a clinical professor of oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) School of Veterinary Medicine. Founded in 2014, WisCARES is located in a "veterinary desert" (i.e. a neighborhood without clinics and pet care resources). The program, which is a collaboration of the UW-Madison schools of veterinary medicine, social work, and pharmacy, offers subsidized veterinary care, access to social workers, and a pantry of pet food and supplies, courtesy of donations. The PetSmart funding includes a $10,000 grant to help cover WisCARES' operational expenses, along with a $125,000 grant in support of its Keeping Friends and …
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe clash of commerce and cultureNovember 10, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAThe culture of veterinary medicine has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. While the dedication displayed by veterinary school applicants seeking entry to programs seems not to have diminished, the emerging work ethos is arguably less enthusiastic than it once was. This shift in mentality, should you subscribe to this assessment, is often explained in terms of the dueling axioms describing our younger workforce’s approach to work-life balance: “working to live” rather than “living to work.”
Multi-modal approach can help ease patient stressNovember 10, 2022Fear Free, LLC, has joined forces with veterinary cannabidiol (CBD) company, ElleVet Sciences. The partnership aims to give pets the “highest level of success in handling stressful situations” by helping them respond to the positive reinforcement methods practiced by Fear Free-certified veterinarians, ElleVet Sciences reports.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEmergency Triage of the Poisoned Patient: History Taking and Initial DiagnosticsNovember 9, 2022This session will offer guidance on complete and thorough history taking for a poisoned patient, including a focus on what information is key to obtaining an appropriate risk assessment for a particular toxin. Common toxins will be reviewed, including fast-acting and potentially life-threatening exposures, as well as “good” toxins that are of minor toxicologic concern and may be taken care of by telephone triage only. A brief overview of initial diagnostic options for a poisoned patient will also be presented.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhat to look for in a quality CBD productNovember 3, 2022Imagine if the pharmaceuticals we prescribe for animals harbored unclear and undisclosed ingredients, in any quantity, with minimal evidence about their safety or effectiveness, and chemical makeup that varied with each shipment. This might sound intolerable, but it describes the status of not only cannabis, but botanical medicine in general.
VPN Plus+ ExclusivePretty Poisons: Common Plant IntoxicationsNovember 3, 2022Participants will learn the importance of accurate plant identification as it applies to toxic exposures. It will also review plants toxic to the gastrointestinal, renal, cardiac, and neurologic systems. Mechanism of toxicity, symptoms, and how to treat the various toxins will also be covered. It will also discuss resources that can be used to accurately obtain plant identification.
