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.
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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.”
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.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTaking a closer look at atypical Addison'sOctober 27, 2022The possibility of AHOC should be considered for every nonspecific GI case, particularly if the initial bloodwork is relatively unexciting or suggests a protein-losing enteropathy (low albumin and cholesterol) or GI bleeding. I screen every “chronic enteropathy” case for AHOC before pursing endoscopy or other more invasive or expensive testing.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveToxicology 101October 27, 2022This session is an introduction into toxicology for the veterinary technician. It focuses on initial presentation and obtaining a thorough history, the value of a poison control consultation, toxic principles, and discussion of some common toxins in veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveFecal microbiota transplantation study results in fewer pooch paunchesOctober 20, 2022Now that the clinical phase of this trial is complete, the real work of data analysis begins. A first-of-its-kind multi-omics approach will evaluate the intestinal microbiota of participating dogs through DNA sequencing and measuring metabolites to assess functional changes in the gut. Winston notes even if FMT does not directly speed up weight loss, it could still have a powerful impact on health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveI Feel Your Pain: How Empathic Communication and the Human Perception of Pain Influences Our Animal PatientsOctober 19, 2022This session: Attendees will learn how pain is an incredibly subjective and personal experience in humans. Perception of pain is influenced by numerous factors, including age, socioeconomic status, gender, and race. Animal pain may be subjectively affected by these human factors, for better or worse, from standpoints of both the owners/guardians and the treating veterinarians.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveNovember pet- and vet-related calendarOctober 19, 2022When it comes to animals during November, turkeys are likely to first come to mind. But this is also the month that highlights senior pets and animal shelters. Consider doing a drive at your clinic for clients to donate goods to your local shelter for National Shelter Appreciation Week as a new way to combine November's feeling of thankfulness while also assisting pets and workers. It's a feel-good opportunity with pie and whipped cream being optional.
