VPN Plus+ ExclusiveAdventures in post-millennial veterinary record-keepingMay 21, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAAs a profession, are we paying enough attention to how we keep our books? There are lessons we can all learn from critically evaluating our record-keeping systems.
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VPN Plus+ ExclusiveIs mobile specialty practice our future?May 13, 2021Mobile neurology and neurosurgery are currently rare, but mobile specialty practice is not new in other specialty colleges. Advances in information technology, including internet speed and access, increased online collaboration, and changes in communication tools, make clinical practice more accessible for mobile specialists, most notably, cardiology, radiology, surgery, and internal medicine
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: Animal cruelty from the lens of forensic veterinary pathologyMay 6, 2021Ayla Musciano, VMD, discusses animal cruelty from the lens of forensic veterinary pathology. Dr. Musciano also provides an overview of animal abuse and neglect, and explores the link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence based on her work in animal crime investigation with law enforcement, veterinary professionals, and forensic scientists.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: Wildlife Disease MonitoringMay 3, 2021Elizabeth Buckles, DVM, PhD, DACVP, addresses wildlife disease monitoring and its importance in protecting ecosystem, animals, and human health.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveLaw & order: veterinarians in courtApril 29, 2021Understanding the responsibilities of being a professional veterinary witness are not limited to “telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” There are rights and responsibilities of being a witness in a criminal or civil trial. These include the proper collection of evidence, placing the facts of the case in perspective, and those facts are to be supported by the current scientific documentation and most reliable technology.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveTech Talk: Veterinary technician credentialing – a call for real changeApril 22, 2021By Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (nutrition)NAVTA president Ed Carlson believes a major contributing factor for technician dissatisfaction is related to the inconsistency in credentialing requirements, which may be a root cause of the shortage the profession is experiencing today.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveHow to build or buy a vet practice even when you don't want to be a practice ownerApril 15, 2021By Patty Khuly, VMD, MBAFinancially savvy new grads often share homes, apartments, and even cars. Why not band together to build or buy a practice? This arrangement isn’t as common as it once was, and yet it’s more necessary than ever. This model can work for veterinarians in different stages of their careers, as well.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveSpring Cleaning Tips for ClientsApril 9, 2021Does your dog or cat want to do everything with you? While they may not be able to actually help you with spring cleaning, special consideration should be used to include them, or at least their stuff, in this seasonal activity.
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: How Kabo Fresh Dog Food Pivoted To Launch Veterinary Telehealth April 1, 2021abo Health, a new veterinary telehealth platform from Kabo Fresh Dog Food, grew from a need for pet parents to connect with veterinarians virtually at the beginning of the pandemic. CEO and Founder Vino Jeyapalan joins VPN Fireside Chats to share his experience working with veterinarians to launch Kabo Health and will dive into the tools required for Canada’s first free pet virtual clinic!
VPN Plus+ ExclusiveVPN Fireside Chats: Intersection of Veterinary and Human MedicineApril 1, 2021Dr. Yava Jones-Hall, DVM, PhD, DACVP, Associate Professor, Director, CVMBS Core Histology Laboratory, Veterinary Pathobiology at Texas A&M University presents on her work as veterinary pathologist, collaborative investigator and the process of studying human diseases with animal models. Recognized by Cell Press, Dr. Jones-Hall is the only veterinarian on CrossTalk’s list of 100 inspiring black scientists in America. Dr. Jones-Hall’s presentation also includes an in-depth look at pathology and where the future of veterinary pathology is leading.
