Anesthesiology
Purr-fect Feline Anesthesia
Anesthetizing cats can present several challenges, from managing patient stress to administering anesthetics to monitoring during the procedure.
Infectious Disease
Zoonosis: What Is All the Fuss About?
For those who live and work with animals, zoonoses are occupational hazards that most other professionals do not encounter.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Pain Recognition and Management in Critical Care Patients
Pain has multiple negative effects that can delay or prevent healing, and veterinary technicians play a central role in pain management.Personal Wellbeing
What Monkeys Can Teach Us: Letting Go
There’s an ancient parable about how hunters used to trap monkeys.
Public Health
Zoobiquity: For Me, It’s Personal
In October 2014, my veterinarian husband noticed a swelling on the left side of our sweet, old golden retriever’s face.
Letters to the Editor
“This is a very demanding career and it’s not easy to remain steadfast in our resolve, but your editor’s note, as well as several other articles, really gave me a sigh of relief that there are not only just a few of us, but a lot of us that feel blessed by being a tech, and none of us would ever consider quitting.
Personal/Professional Development
Creating Altitude in Your Career
The veterinary technician profession is not only emotionally and mentally challenging, it also takes a physical toll.
Ophthalmology
The Hairy Eyeball: What’s Your Culprit?
Ocular problems are often described as “red” and “irritated” eyes.
Rehabilitation
Getting Started in Physical Rehabilitation
Physical rehabilitation is an exciting and challenging field in which veterinary technicians can develop new skills and grow in their career development.