It's A Dirty Job But Someone Has To Do It
There's no easy way to fire an employee, but sometimes it has to be done. If you do have to let someone go, join Jason Castner, CPA, this Sunday for Nobody Wants To But Sometimes You Have To... Fire An Employee and learn how to do it with a minimum of pain for all involved. If you'd like to get an earlier start on your weekend learning, be sure to join Linda Ross DVM, MS, DACVIM, at 8 p.m. for Feline Acute Renal Failure. Use the Rounds link in the Main Navigation bar to join the discussion. To find out what other interesting rounds topics are coming soon, see This Week's Rounds Schedule. If you can't attend, be sure to check the Rounds or Front Page of VIN or next Tuesday's VIN This Week for links to the transcript of the discussion. NEWS THAT'S FIT TO CLICK...and discuss
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Learn more about the VIN News Service (VNS); help make the VNS what you want it to be by sharing WHAT YOU THINK with the VNS staff and all VINners. $24-million pet food settlement approved
- VNS Report | Discussion Regulators eye hazardous waste disposal practices of DVMs
- VNS Report | Discussion N.H. commission mulls allowing technicians to practice medicine
- VNS Report | Discussion Melamine hangover lingers over pet food industry
- VNS Report | Discussion Updates on CA Prop 2, AVMA response to NY Times editorial
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Trick or Treat or a Trip to the ER?
Halloween is just around the corner. This time of year, owners want to include their pets in the fun by giving them extra special treats. Many of these treat may be very dangerous or toxic to pets. The Medical FAQ on Dangerous Foods will help you educate your staff and clients about potential problems associated with feeding pets certain foods and what to do when it happens. Use these resources to brush up on your knowledge and help educate your clients on the dangers of chocolate and other candies:
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Texas Farm Radio
The Association of Shelter Veterinarians veterinary medical care guidelines for spay-neuter programs
These guidelines are based on current principles of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, microbiology, and surgical practice, as determined from published evidence and expert opinion. They represent acceptable practices that are attainable in spay-neuter programs.
Comparison of prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and fibrinogen concentration in blood samples collected via an intravenous catheter versus direct venipuncture in dogs
Use of samples collected via an IV catheter to monitor prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time can eliminate additional venous trauma and patient discomfort and reduce the volume of blood collected from these compromised patients.
Refractive states of eyes and association between ametropia and breed in dogs
Refractive states of canine eyes varied widely and were influenced by breed and age. In dogs expected to have high visual function (eg, performance dogs), determination of refractive state is recommended prior to intensive training.
Marketing dentistry
I belive the biggest problem I, and my technician are having is successfully marketing these services to our clients. It has been especially tough the last few months with the down turn in the economy.
Release reptiles into the wild?
Putting aside wildlife laws and human health concerns, what happens to animals released in this way? It seems to me that it is cruel to make an animal dependent on us, then toss him back to nature whenever we want.
The link between coronavirus and feline infectious peritonitis: prevalence and testing
The test simply detects feline coronavirus; it is not specific for the virus of FIP. It is not at all surprising that a kitten from a shelter would have been exposed. It is also likely that the 5-year-old cat has been exposed to FCoV sometime in its life.
Persistent microfilaria in heartworm treated dog: false positive reactions and misidentifications
Dead doesn't mean antigen-free. When I die, and they bury me, they can still dig me up several months later and find proteins that would be identifiable. Same with worms.
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 AAFP Rounds
Sunday, October 19, 8 p.m. EDT
(October 20, Midnight, GMT)
Join Linda Ross, DVM, MS, DACVIM, for Feline Acute Renal Failure.
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Sunday, October 19, 10 p.m. EDT
(October 20, 2 a.m GMT)
Join Jason Castner, CPA, for Nobody Wants To But Sometimes You Have To... Fire An Employee.
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(October 22, 1:30 a.m. GMT)
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Out of the mouths....
"I had one wise man, all of about 8 yrs. old. He was grossed out by the taking of a fecal sample, and vet med as a career choice was definitely out. I asked him "What would you like to be when you grow up?" His reply, "Ummm, just normal I guess."
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* Ophthalmology Fun 66
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A Guide to Hematology in Dogs and Cats
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Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part II
October 26, 2008 - January 11, 2009 Participants will study personnel specifications, job descriptions, training records and employee appraisals, learn about audits in the veterinary clinical pathology laboratory and determination of reference intervals. Improvement Opportunities, external Quality Assurance performance and a Quality Plan for the laboratory are the final topics in Part II. Practical Avian Medicine Module 3
Diagnostics and Interpretation
January 22 - February 5, 2009 Module 3 will cover sample collection methods, diagnostic imaging and interpretation of labwork. Practical Avian Medicine Module 4
Managing Avian Diseases: Behavior and Emergency
February 3 - February 17, 2009 Module 4 will cover management of single bird vs. flock, common avian behavior problems and emergency management. 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 specifically tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VPSN members.
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