Get to the Heart of the Matter...
...in the new and improved Cardiology Specialty Center in the Specialty and Species Resource Center section of the VIN library. For additional helpful information, check out the Procedures and Techniques page and some of the useful Cardiology Resources in the VIN Library: Keep your eyes peeled for more new information centers coming soon!
If You've Got an Urgent Need for CE...
Don't miss the 14th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, September 18-21, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. This year's theme is "Imaging for Emergency & Critical Care," which will emphasize the latest in technology and practical application to optimize clinical patient care. The symposium for VECCS 20th anniversary will also feature a special lecture series called "Then and Now," chronicling the evolution of key facets of emergency & critical care practice. Early bird registration ends August 12. Stop by the VIN Cyber Cafe and say hi! Check out the IVECCS 2007 proceedings!
VINcasts: Like Music to Your Ears!
If you miss a VIN Rounds and don't have time to sit down and read the transcript, now you can listen to the VINcast from your computer or download it to your iPod or other MP3 player. And if the voice sounds familiar, you're not imagining things! It's VIN's own Nate Lissant! He scripts, records and edits the VINcasts. Let Nate know what you think.
New in VeterinaryPartner:
Texas Farm Radio
The effect of a single dose of topical 0.005% latanoprost and 2% dorzolamide/0.5% timolol combination on the blood-aqueous barrier in dogs: a pilot study
The percentage increase in fluorescein concentration in the treated eye was compared to that in the nontreated eye using a paired t-test with significance set at P < or = 0.05.
Feline primary open angle glaucoma
Primary open angle glaucoma in cats is a rare disease that should be taken into consideration when investigating cases of feline glaucoma. The pathogenesis of aqueous outflow obstruction in these cases is not known. This study describes eight additional cases of feline primary open angle glaucoma in cats without an identified cause.
Toxic exotics
The growing trend toward the collection of exotic animals by private owners increases the likelihood that veterinarians will face the challenge of treating an exotic envenomation.
Chronic paraphimosis
I suspect that elongating the prepuce surgically is what would be best for this dog, but how is this done? I was thinking of a releasing incision on either side of the tip of the prepuce where it joins the body, extending ahead of the tip to the new location.
Substitute for synotic?
Synotic has become very expensive and I wondered if anyone has another topical steroid they like that isn't so costly.
Extremely unhappy in internship where I am constantly berated and belittled by my mentor
I used to love coming to work in the morning, excited about the new cases I would see and the bonds I was forging with clients and fellow employees. Now, I dread coming to work, and my husband and relatives are really worried about me.
Ways to get off the phone with long-winded clients
One tip that helps keep calls brief is to stay on topic yourself. The more verbose you are, the more it gives the ok for your client to be also. Once the information you want to relay is given or a primary question is answered, you should be ending the call or setting up an appointment.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, July 8, 9:30 p.m. EDT
(July 9, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
Stop by and chat with your fellow VIN addicts!
How To Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, July 9, 9:30 pm EDT
(July 10, 01:30 am GMT)
Learn how to be a Super VINner!
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, July 13, 10 pm EDT
(July 14, 2 am GMT)
Join Michael Porrello, CPA, CVA for IT Tips, Tricks and Hints.
Use the Rounds link to join these discussions.
This Week's Rounds Schedule
Recent Rounds
@ = VINcast is available for this session Twenty Interviewing Mistakes Renal Hyperphosphatemia @ Radiation Safety @ IMHA in Dogs: An Update @ Open Book Management @ Feline Genome Project ~ AAFP
 Member Benefit:
Plan to hire a new grad!
Many of the best graduating seniors are regular VIN users. Post your position in Vetquest Classifieds. Please use the Positions Offered -- New Graduates category as this is where we encourage the 2008 Graduates to search for open positions and post their resumes. This is a FREE service provided by VIN and VETQUEST.
From The VINdex: Continual Education
Don't just attend CE - learn and enjoy! VIN continual education courses are unlike any CE you've experienced. Experience direct interaction among instructors and fellow participants daily on the message boards and during the weekly real time sessions. Please visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog for information on current courses.
Funny Bones:
Best Pictures Ever!
"I can't stop making stupid captions!!!"
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Derm Fun 21
* DI Case 3
* Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Associate - Updated and New:
* Malignant hyperthermia in Cats and Dogs
* Explore the rest of the Associate!
Book Review of the Week:
Color Atlas of Small Animal Anatomy: The Essentials
Purchase this book in the VIN Bookstore!
eVetsite Tip of the Week:
Online Stores and Internet Pharmacies Website of the Week:
Veterinary Public Health And Rabies Control (County of Los Angeles) and more...
Upcoming Conferences
Looking to attend or contribute a paper to a veterinary conference? Check out the On The Road with VIN folder or the Press Releases folder to see what conferences are coming up and to visit their Web sites! Links to information about upcoming conferences include: AVMA and World Veterinary Conference.
This course is now open for enrollment!
Click on the links below to see the details, register and find more upcoming CE.
Veterinary Dental Techniques Module 6
June 23 - July 14, 2008 The sixth module discusses anesthesia, both local and general, pre-, intra- and post-operative pain management. The last portion is devoted to health, safety and ergonomics of veterinary dentistry and designing the dental suite.
Veterinary Cytology & Fluid Analysis: What Can You Learn From a Smear of Schmutz
July 8 - August 19, 2008
Collection and evaluation of a cytology preparation can be a quick, relatively noninvasive way to obtain information about a lesion or effusion. This course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on collection and interpretation of these samples. For information on other CE courses check out the Course Catalog on the CE Main Page. Please visit How-To's Of Online CE for details about how to register and participate in online CE courses. If you're looking for information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, please visit the VSPN CE page. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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