VPN Plus+ ExclusiveExplaining the role of Approved Veterinary AssistantsJune 14, 2023According to PennWest California, the role of a CVT is to assist the veterinarian in a wide array of tasks- equating the role to a registered nurse in the human medical field.4 These tasks include medical/imaging procedures, anesthetic monitoring, and overall patient care. The role of an AVA is to assist the technician with these tasks—setting up supplies, running laboratory tests, assisting in physical exams, maintaining surgical and medical equipment. This could easily be equated to the role of a certified nurse assistant (CNA) in the human medical field.
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The 'write' stuff for your clinic blogJune 13, 2023Blogging can be a powerful tool for veterinary practices to connect with clients, share their expertise, and establish their online presence. However, starting a blog from scratch can be daunting for newbies. There are many things to consider, from choosing a platform to creating engaging content, and promoting the blog to your target audience.
Do you know how to handle drug disposal?May 25, 2023How many of you have outdated drugs within your hospitals? Have you poured an expired bottle of a liquid medication into a kitty litter to dispose of it? Or maybe just dumped them in the garbage?
How to prepare for euthanasiaMay 24, 2023End-of-life care can easily be the worst part of veterinary medicine. It does not matter where you fall in the hierarchy of a practice, dealing with it can be very uncomfortable.
Five ways to improve email remindersMay 19, 2023Your hospital relies on email reminders as a highly effective and inexpensive tool to reach thousands of clients. Without a marketing strategy, your emails may be underperforming.
$1.7M donation helps address veterinary shortageMay 18, 2023Easing the veterinary shortage and supporting the training of future small animal specialists are the goals of a new round of academic funding, gifted to The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Veterinary Medicine.
From the 'chocolate factory' to vet medMay 18, 2023Dr. Peter Ostrum appeared in only one motion picture, but it was a big one: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder as the titular candymaker.
Grading our profession's job satisfactionMay 17, 2023Have you ever wondered whether your chosen profession has met your needs in offering a meaningful line of work? Is veterinary medicine sufficiently fulfilling?
Applying practical equine rehabilitationMay 16, 2023Equine prehabilitation (prehab) and rehabilitation (rehab) strategies that maintain and improve horse health and recovery can be easy to incorporate into your clinical practice.
'Time-killer' elimination focus of new eBookMay 15, 2023Veterinary professionals and students looking to minimize distractions and maximize productivity may benefit from VPNextGen’s latest eBook offering.
