VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow many new veterinary schools do we need?September 21, 2023By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBADo we really have a shortage of veterinarians? The answer is multifactorial and complex, but it certainly feels like a shortage to most of us. Yet, I can’t help but interpret the fundamental trends that fuel this feeling as stemming from fewer veterinary hours worked and decreased productivity overall—not from a lack of bodies.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOctober pet- and vet-related calendarSeptember 20, 2023For October, the 31st is a big day everyone knows about. But the 21st is a big day in the pet world, with National Fetch Day, National Reptile Day, and National Pets for Veterans Day. It also has some serious themes to be aware of, as well, in the industry, including Mental Health Day, and, of course, National Vet Tech Week. Looking for social media post ideas or promotions for your clinic? Here are some more “out of the box” holidays to showcase! No tricks, only treats!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFine-tuning YOUR Dentistry in General PracticeSeptember 20, 2023In this session: Wendi Rensman, CVT, VTS (Dentistry) covers an in-depth look at normal clinical anatomy and radiographic anatomy to help viewers identify findings that may be abnormal. She also discusss ways we can practice better for ourselves, such as ergonomics, instrumentation, proper PEE, and how it contributes to better patient care.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhere Do We Go From Here? Solutions to improve the veterinary mental health crisisSeptember 14, 2023"Where Do We Go From Here? Solutions to improve the veterinary mental health crisis" has insight from three people in the industry who bring an extensive range of experience on the topic of mental illness in the veterinary profession.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveChatGPT's role in veterinary practiceSeptember 7, 2023As you become more adept at leveraging ChatGPT for content creation, the opportunity arises to train it to comprehend your specific objectives. Incorporating ChatGPT into your veterinary practice’s toolkit can revolutionize how you engage with clients, streamline operations, and establish your practice as a hub of expertise. While ChatGPT is a potent ally, exercising vigilance and creativity will empower you to harness its full potential.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIt's More Than Missing Teeth: Recognizing Dental and Oral AbnormalitiesSeptember 6, 2023In this session: Denise Rollings, LVT, will help you take your dental charting to the next level. Learn to recognize the normal anatomy and learn abnormal dental and oral pathology. Oral pathology is often misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed due to lack of recognition. Once one can recognize what is abnormal in the mouth, correct charting may be completed. The proper treatment options for commonly seen pathology are discussed and described. Abbreviations according to the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) are used for commonly seen pathology and are discussed.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to determine an orthopedic or a neurologic cause of dysfunctionAugust 31, 2023Through text, photos, and videos, Susan A. Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), aids the general practitioner in determining if a patient is experiencing an orthopedic or a neurologic cause of dysfunction. Specifically, there are notable orthopedic conditions that may be considered “neurologic imposters.” However, these orthopedic conditions lack key deficits consistent with neurologic dysfunction. These “neurologic imposters” are addressed below to aid the clinician in the evaluation of patients that are presented for gait dysfunction.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe benefits of cloud-based monitoring storage for patients and practicesAugust 25, 2023Benefits of cloud-based monitoring storage extend beyond surgical procedures to long-term quality of care. How a patient’s data is recorded has far-reaching implications for the patient’s individual health history and safety – along with influence on workload and clinic operations, data security, and even veterinarian protection from liabilities.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveComplications of Dental Extractions: How to Avoid and Treat ThemAugust 24, 2023John Lewis, VMD, DAVCD (Dentistry) discusses the most common complications associated with dental extractions, including retrieving broken root tips, displaced roots into the nasal passage and mandibular canal, sialoceles, and iatrogenic mandibular fractures. This webinar also addresses how to avoid these complications and how to treat them when they do occur.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveThe correlation of veterinary compensation and mental healthAugust 17, 2023By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAA recent article led to a long, lively discussion on how veterinarians should be paid, revealing a broad, interesting and informed range of opinions but somehow largely sidestepping the more fascinating issue: how modes of compensation may affect our profession’s mental health.
