VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 2February 27, 2026Because we are focusing on emergency medical management, we will prioritize patients requiring comprehensive care, including oxygen therapy and hospitalization. However, for those with less severe disease or for owners who do not want to pursue hospitalization, the same principles can be used, modified, and adapted to meet the needs of your patients and pet owners.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusivePutting the 'Fun' in Fundus: Examining the Posterior Segment of the EyeFebruary 19, 2026In this session: Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, describes techniques for examination of the retina and optic nerve with a goal of differentiating pathologic changes from normal variations. A brief overview of species-specific variation in retinal and optic nerve anatomy is also provided.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy relief work is the vet equivalent of a rideshare driverFebruary 18, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBASince the pandemic, in fact, some of us have seen more relief workers come and go than in the entirety of our pre-pandemic careers. Perhaps you’ve been relief-curious, wondering why taking on temporary work assignments seems so attractive. Maybe you’re even considering becoming a lone wolf yourself.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveMarch pet- and vet-related holidaysFebruary 17, 2026From days focusing on cats, puppies, K9 veterans, and even pigs, poultry and pandas, March is mad with things to celebrate! It also features Employee Appreciation Day, which applies to everyone, not just techs. This month also includes the first day of spring and a reminder for the time change. Featuring social media post templates!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe ultimate guide to navigating CHF emergency cases, part 1February 12, 2026For those who handle emergencies much less frequently and don’t thrive on adrenaline rushes and potentially life-or-death decision-making, respiratory distress patients can be scary. Feeling confident in your ability to distinguish primary lung disease from primary cardiac disease from other underlying, likely systemic conditions improves self-efficacy and, ultimately, health outcomes for patients and pet parents alike.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe Quiet Blind EyeFebruary 6, 2026In this session: Kathryn Diehl, MS, DVM, DACVO, focuses on differentials for acute but quiet blind eyes in dogs with concepts applicable to other species. Along the way, she will contrast some common “more active” / hot causes of ocular cloudiness and visual impairment.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: A case against Arizona's 'hours vs education' billFebruary 5, 2026By Jennifer Serling, MVEd, BVSc, AAS, CVT, RVT, VTESCritics of SB 1144 emphasize workforce shortages are real but argue they should be addressed through solutions that strengthen, rather than weaken, professional standards. Proposed alternatives include increasing wages and benefits, expanding access to accredited programs, offering tuition assistance, improving workplace conditions, and developing structured apprenticeship models that complement formal education.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveUnraveling pelvic limb dysfunction in a young canine patientJanuary 21, 2026This article features a puppy with an acute, progressive onset of pelvic limb dysfunction. The purpose of this article is to guide the reader through: 1)The process of determining the affected anatomic region 2) Generating a list of differential diagnoses 3) Determining the diagnostic plan 4) Formulating treatment options
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEight annoying new client questions and demandsJanuary 7, 2026By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAHonestly, there’s not much more we can do except behave empathetically, even when we want to throw our stethoscope across the room and storm out. Indeed, after my third ivermectin conversation last week I nearly lost it. The pause was long and uncomfortable but I recovered and explained the research. I even invited them to hit up Chat GPT for advice on the subject.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: What new vet tech hires need most in their first 90 daysDecember 24, 2025By Beckie Mossor, BIS, MPA, RVTThe truth is simple: early success for new credentialed veterinary technicians isn’t about toughness; it’s about thoughtful, compassionate structure. When we build systems that honor what new grads truly need, we don’t just retain employees: We build empowered professionals who stay, grow, and ultimately become the mentors the next generation deserves.
