Expand your Veterinary Knowledge
Whether you are trying to meet that state deadline for CE credits or, like most VINners just can't get enough veterinary knowledge to satisfy your appetite, VIN provides convenient, comprehensive, continual education that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home or office. - Courses are RACE-approved by the AAVSB as well as most state boards!
- VIN CE courses are taught by leading experts in the veterinary field.
- You can attend VIN CE courses from any computer with internet access.
- You do not need to be available at any specific time. You can catch up on any portion of the class at times convenient to you.
- You are not required to be a VIN member to enroll!
All veterinarians are welcome to take advantage of VIN's wide variety of CE courses. Best of all, VIN CE courses allow you to make CE an ongoing part of your veterinary growth. With VIN, CE becomes a daily opportunity rather than a once, or a few times per year, cramming session. Simply go to www.vin.com/CE to review the latest course catalog! Interested in Equine Reproduction/Infertility?
VIN and AAEP are offering a FREE CE course in May. If you're interested in participating for CE units, enroll now for Equine Reproduction. Want to learn more about using VIN?
We've got three great ways! - Use the How To Use VIN tutorial. (VIN's Front Page > VINdex)
- Click the FAQ button on VIN's main nav bar.
- Sign up (email Nate@VIN.com) for the three-part How To use VIN course. It's FREE!
Have you registered for the 2004 ACVIM Forum?
Register now to attend the 22nd Annual ACVIM Forum, the first ever in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Hospital Web Sites
For years VINners asked if VIN could help them develop their web site. We finally have the answer. eVetSite, a new VIN service/company, makes web site design easy! Multiple formats and styles (plus the advice of a helpful staff) will help you make your site the resource you want for your clients. - Are you ready to create your hospital's web site?
- Do you have a web site that's old and hard to update?
- Are you tired of all the Vender Banner ads cluttering up your web site?
eVetSite can help. We built it for you, as a VIN member benefit. Now you can take control of your web site. Where will VIN's Cyber-Cafe/Booth be in the next few months?
Take a look! Search or browse ...
... the Veterinary Drug Label database from North American Compendiums, Inc. Newly-Added To VIN:
New in VeterinaryPartner.com: Epistaxis: The Bloody NoseSafetyEaster Pet Purchases Often Backfire
Treatment of gastrointestinal ischemic injury
Recent studies evaluating NSAIDs have revealed the potential of flunixin meglumine to retard the mucosal repair process, indicating the need for judicious use of this drug.
Spirocercosis-associated esophageal sarcomas in dogs. A retrospective study of 17 cases (1997-2003)
Caudal thoracic masses were demonstrated on survey radiographs of 13/15 of the dogs and thoracic spondylitis was detected in 12/15 dogs. Spirocerca lupi eggs were detected in 2/8 patients and worms were demonstrated on 1/11 at necropsy.
Prevalence and risk factors for heartworm infection in cats from northern Florida
Necropsies were performed on 630 adult cats in northern Florida to determine the prevalence and risk factors for heartworm infection in cats of this region. Heartworms were identified in 4.9% of cats, and serological evidence of heartworm exposure was present in 17% of cats. Not all cats from which heartworms were recovered were seropositive for heartworm antigen or antibody.
The detection of monkeypox in humans in the Western Hemisphere
Our investigation documents the isolation and identification of monkeypox virus from humans in the Western Hemisphere. Infection of humans was associated with direct contact with ill prairie dogs that were being kept or sold as pets.
Will A Spay Vaccine Ever Be Accepted Financially?
I cannot foresee a time when veterinarians are going to readily sterilize a cat for $15 when they now get $100-$150 for surgical spays. I wouldn't want to discourage such research, but I also worry about the financial ramifications ...
Lower Price For Cortrosyn
In a recent agreement with the distributer of Cortrosyn, Henry Schein has became the exclusive distributor for Cortrosyn in the veterinary market.
Prescription Drug Labels, Child-Proof Containers
Remember - prescription containers and their labels are physical evidence that can be used to protect you or to hang you in court. Do it right.
Paint For Cages
I think some of the zinc issues leading to fear and confusion are that many times people seem to forget that it is not like lead, and that it is truly needed in the daily diet.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 11 - NO Rounds this Easter Sunday - See you next week.
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 13, 9:30 pm ET -
One quarter through the year. How's it going so far? Stop by and share!
Rounds Room
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, April 14, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Message Boards! Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free three-part course.
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, April 18, 10 pm ET -
Join us for a great Practice Management Rounds.
Rounds Room How To Get The Most From Your VIN Posts
- Do you regularly post on the message boards?
- Are you building up the nerve to make your first post?
- Would you like to learn how to make your posts more effective?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should read the transcript of this informative Sunday Rounds -- Getting the Most from Your Posts (on VIN)! Recent Rounds
 Abstract Of The Week:
Evaluation of Carolina Rinse for Ischaemia Reperfusion of the Equine Jejunum
What's Your Diagnosis?
Dental Brain-Teaser
Website Of The Week:
Local Anesthetic Techniques and more...
Book Review:
Sheep and Goat Medicine
This resource is available in the VINstore.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
Client Education Library Upgrade
VINner Survey Results:
* Veterinary Support Staff
* Client Sympathy Response
* Grape/Raisin
* Consumer Reports
* ACE Inhibitor Use in Dogs
* Imaging & Telemedicine
* Nasal Mites
* Euthanasia Procedures
* FATE
* Veterinary Career Survey, Part 1
From the Boards:
* Getting Replies To Posts
* Preventing Sample Hemolysis
* Appropriate Chew Toys
* Glipizide Use
OSHA and Practice Safety
What four-letter word bothers veterinarians the most? OSHA We understand how safety bureaucracy can raise your stress levels, and VIN has the answer! Sign up for VIN's OSHA and Practice Safety CE course, and you'll learn which OSHA Standards apply to your practice, how to implement a safety program that will prevent accidents and comply with OSHA Standards, how to create/refine a Hospital Safety Manual that is specific to your practice, and what to do when an OSHA inspector comes to visit. Stress is your body's response to an uncontrollable moment. Take control!
Become OSHA-knowledgeable!
Sign up today for OSHA and Practice Safety. Dates: April 19th- July 12th, 2004
Interactive Sessions: Mondays 9:30-11:00 PM ET Instructor: Philip Seibert, CVT CE Hours: 15 Tuition: Member/ $300, Non-Member/$434 This course is open to VSPN members (technicians, receptionists and practice managers) (Tuition includes printed manual - a $72 value)
*Please enroll early to receive printed manuals prior to start of course.
Veterinary Students - printed manuals required (discounted cost of $55). To Register: Visit OSHA and Practice Safety and click on the Enroll now link. Interested in other online VIN CE? Scheduled courses include: Click the CE button on VIN's main nav bar to learn more about these courses -- and to sign up! Looking for some great CE for your staff? VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Upcoming classes:
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