
The Veterinary Nurse’s Role in the Human-Animal Bond
The human-animal bond is more complex than you think, and learning everything you can about it will benefit your beloved patients, your client relationships, and your practice’s function.
The human-animal bond is more complex than you think, and learning everything you can about it will benefit your beloved patients, your client relationships, and your practice’s function.
Could an advanced veterinary nurse credential be on the horizon?
The COVID-19 pandemic created a laundry list of challenges for veterinary teams, but some of these challenges could turn into opportunities for improved client support moving forward.
The American Heartworm Society recommends that dogs be given heartworm preventives year-round and tested annually.
Veterinary nurses can improve patient care by leveraging their knowledge of the human-animal bond and elevating pet owners as part of the pet health team.
State and city guidelines, hospital policy, and species all affect timing of the first rabies vaccination.
Clinical nutrition plays a critical role in successful long-term management of patients with osteoarthritis.
By the time a behavior specialist gets involved, the relationship between owner and pet may be hanging by a thread. But with the right approach, veterinary nurses can play a part in restoring relationships and potentially saving lives.
This case report describes a young dog who’s immune system was destroying its own red blood cells due to a rare autoimmune disease called Evans syndrome.
Fluoroscopy produces real-time images that appear as an “x-ray movie,” providing a helpful view for dynamic processes.
Most feline behavioral issues have fairly easy fixes, and veterinary nurses are in the position to advise.
Certification programs help practitioners incorporate the human-animal bond into daily care.
Veterinary nurses who pursue career development could find new opportunities, such as teaching overseas.