Anesthesiology
Analgesic Options for Managing Acute Pain in Felines
Veterinary nurses will learn to identify acute pain in feline patients and understand analgesic options to improve awareness and veterinary care.
Personal/Professional Development
The Need for a Standard in Veterinary Technician Credentials
Whether you are a part of the 81% who supported or remained neutral on the title change to “registered veterinary nurse” (RVN) or the 19% who preferred “veterinary technician” on the 2017 National Credential Survey, almost everyone agreed that standardizing of the profession’s credential requirements is important.
Personal Wellbeing
Achieving Work-Life Balance in Your Veterinary Career
When you work in the veterinary profession, taking care of yourself is not selfish; it’s a must to maintain emotional and physical health.
Oncology
Chemotherapy-Induced Side Effects in Pets: Prevention and Treatment
Although the goal of chemotherapy in veterinary patients is to extend the life of the patient without the harsh side effects seen in human oncology patients, side effects still occur regardless of the precautions taken.
Nutrition
Feeding the Critical Canine and Feline Patient
Nutrition is vitally important to the hospitalized patient.
Internal Medicine
A Complicated, Multidrug-Resistant UTI
Katmandu was a 9-year-old spayed female Bengal cat with a history of chronic kidney disease. Despite aggressive treatment and very dedicated clients, Katmandu’s multidrug-resistant UTI relapsed.
Anesthesiology
New Tools to Support Patient Safety in Anesthesia
Banfield Pet Hospital’s new veterinary program helps ensure anesthesia care is safe, effective, and efficient.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Digging Into Compost Intoxication
Good veterinary nursing care and rapid identification of new or worsening clinical signs in companion animals are key to successfully managing compost intoxication cases.
Equine Medicine
Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses
The many risk factors predisposing horses to gastric ulcers can be greatly reduced if skilled veterinary professionals properly educate clients on this complex disease.