VPN Plus+ ExclusiveOral assessment on the dental patient under anesthesiaMarch 18, 2022Ms. Perrone discusses several aspects of how to perform successful oral examinations. Those include covering staff oral examination preparation, identifying the anatomical structures of the oral cavity, and using diagnostic instruments. Finally, it will also include a dental charting technique.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTattoos and don'ts?March 17, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWe all have our views on the subject: electing to dress, cut our hair, and otherwise alter our appearance in accordance with these. Some, however, seem ever determined to impose their personal standards on others.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveEthical criteria indicating euthanasia in canine aggressionMarch 10, 2022In this webinar, Dr. Rolan Tripp discusses ethical criteria when determining euthanasia as a result of canine aggression. Whether from a client query or as a lawsuit witness, veterinarians are often called on to make a life-or-death decision after a canine has attacked and seriously injured a human.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnimal-related holidays in April -- beyond bunnies!March 9, 2022While bunnies and chicks get all the attention in April, there are many other animals recognized this month. We created this April calendar of animal-related holidays for you to use freely in your clinics to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts. Or post it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun AND informative.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVet technicians need and want title protection; why so inconsistent?March 3, 2022By Ashli Selke, RVT, CVTTitle protection across our profession lacks continuity. The guidelines for this vary across the United States, which creates a huge misunderstanding from within the profession as well as consumers. How can anyone keep up when our title is protected in one state but not even recognized in another? The answer is, we can’t. So, we need to work together to bring the “big” issues to the forefront.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAnimal-related holidays in MarchMarch 2, 2022We created this March calendar of animal-related holidays for you to use freely in your clinics to provide your staff with fun ideas for in-clinic mixers, photo contests, or social medial posts. Or post it in your waiting room for clients to learn something fun AND informative.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTalking to clients about the most important appointment, the euthanasia appointmentFebruary 24, 2022In this webinar, Melissa Tompkins, BS, CVPM, PHRca, CCFP, discusses common mistakes in the scheduling, handling, and communication made during a euthanasia appointment. She also offers advice and specific phrases to share with owners during this difficult time.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveA look at analgesia for enucleation -- with web-exclusive videosFebruary 22, 2022The surgical procedure for an eye enucleation is within the reach of any reasonably skilled surgeon; however, the pain during and after a procedure can be excruciating.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveWhy branding in veterinary medicine matters more than everFebruary 16, 2022By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAWhile it may be troubling, even insulting, to be referred to in terms so crassly commercial, brands and branding are extremely useful tools to help guide your career, focus your efforts, achieve your goals, and–most importantly, I’ll argue–enhance your enjoyment of veterinary medicine.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveDo you have a conflict of interest?February 10, 2022By Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMAA conflict of interest is simply one category of bias that can influence the outcome of scientific research. In ordinary use, the term “bias” has negative connotations as it mostly refers to various forms of prejudice or discrimination against groups of people. However, in the parlance of EBM, “bias” simply means any factor that systematically distorts the results of scientific research away from the truth.
