Are you interested in applying for an internship or residency?
SPECIAL Rounds - Sunday November 16, 5 pm ET -
Join the Student Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society
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Dr. Tim Hackett - Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at Colorado State University
Dr. Deborah Silverstein - University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kari Moore - Intern and Resident Director for Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, Maryland - Learn about some of the internship and residency programs available in emergency and critical care medicine
- Ask any questions you may have about the internship and residency application process
- Learn more about internships and residences in general
Check out the Student Center! Check out all the great resources we've compiled for students (and students at heart) in the VIN Student Center. You will find a link in the VINDEX on the Front Page and in VIN's Library.
Need Books?
It's never too early to start your holiday wish list... Tell your family what reference books you want from VIN's Bookstore! Be sure you are logged in to the store as a VIN Member to get your discount and free shipping (on orders >$90 in the continental USA) :) Proceedings on VIN!
Check out these proceedings! Click the links in the New for 2003 section of the Library to access these articles.
Clinicopathologic Findings Associated with Lagenidium sp. Infection in 6 Dogs: Initial Description of an Emerging Oomycosis
This report is the first description of infection caused by an oomycete other than Pythium insidiosum in any mammalian species.
Biologic Behavior and Prognostic Factors for Mast Cell Tumors of the Canine Muzzle: 24 Cases (1990-2001)
Muzzle MCT are biologically aggressive tumors with higher regional metastatic rates than previously reported for MCT in other sites.
Size and Organization of Private Veterinary Practices, 2001
For most types of private practice, the one-veterinarian class included the largest percentage of practices (large animal exclusive, 68.5%; large animal predominant, 47.4%; mixed animal, 32.4%; small animal predominant, 41.6%; equine, 65.6%; other, 57.1%). Small animal exclusive practices included 30.4% in the one-veterinarian class and had slightly more (34.3%) in the two-veterinarian class.
Case-Control Study of Factors Associated with Fibrinous Pericarditis Among Horses in Central Kentucky During Spring 2001
Exposure to eastern tent caterpillars was the greatest risk factor for development of fibrinous pericarditis.
Receptionists With Poor Customer Service
Your 'acceptance' of this behavior has an impact on the remaining staff. Co-workers see what you and the clients see. Continuing to 'tolerate' this performance will only tend to lower performance expectations in the others.
Tube Cystostomy, Goats
We see a fair number of male goats with urolithiasis. Is there a good write-up on tube cystostomy?
Patents And Copyrights Of Medical Procedures/Techniques
This method of declawing cats uses a carbon dioxide laser to remove the cat's claws. The procedure is so unique that the United States Patent and Trademark Office awarded Dr. William Phillip Young an exclusive patent on January 7, 2003.
Boss Is Taking Away The Ketamine -- What About Etomidate?
Etomidate is best suited for patients with poor myocardial contractility -- not necessarily hypotensive patients. So, actually it is only rarely indicated.
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 Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 16, 5 pm ET -
Join the SVECCS and Drs. Tim Hackett, Deborah Silverstein, and Kari Moore for Are You Interested In Applying For An Internship Or Residency? Sunday, November 16, 10 pm ET -
Join Gerry Snyder, VMD, for Using Your Neighborhood Demographics To Set Your Fees For Optimum Client Compliance.
Rounds Room
Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, November 18, 9:30 pm ET -
What's new with you? Stop by, and share!
Rounds Room How To Use VIN: Part 3
Wednesday, November 19, 9:30 pm ET -
Learn how to use VIN's Knowledgebase and Associate. Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-part course.
Rounds Room
Sunday Rounds
Sunday, November 23, 10 pm ET -
Join Margie Scherk, DVM, ABVP(fe) for Puzzled About FIP?
Rounds Room
Recent Rounds
* ECVIM 2003 - Cardiology Updates
* Hypercalcemia
* Internship Tips
* Cardiology Q & A
* Drug Toxicities and MDR1 Mutation
* ACVSc Rounds - CHF Therapy: The Role of Positive Inotropes and ACE Inhibitors
* Technician and Staff Utilization
 Abstract Of The Week:
Hemorrhage in 7 Cats with Suspected Anticoagulant Rodenticide Intoxication
Website Of The Week:
Examination Of Equine Upper Respiratory Tract and more ...
Book Review:
Horse And Stable Management, 4th Edition
This book is available in the VINstore. eVetSite Systems Tip Of The Week:
Wrap Text Around Photo Images
Survey of The Week 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:
* Charge For VIN Consults?
* Screening Birds For Nursing Homes
* Milbemycin For Demodex
* Pet Food Recall
Art of Arteries
Arterial Catheterization, Sampling, and More
Arterial puncture, catheterization, sample collection/handling, and direct blood pressure monitoring are becoming more commonly used in practice to assure our patients well-being.Have your veterinary technicians take this course to help you continue to provide the best care for your patients. (As a refresher, Veterinarians are welcome to take this course; however, RACE CE credits have been applied for VTs only)
Instructor: Dawn M. Perri, RVT, AS Dates: December 23, 2003 – January 29, 2004
Realtime Sessions: Mondays; 9:00pm - 10:30pm ET Course Description: As the veterinary clinician becomes more advanced, so must the veterinary technician. This course is designed to provide the veterinary technician with the skills to perform and understand arterial blood sampling, catheterization, and direct blood pressure monitoring. All veterinary technicians are encouraged to register. This course covers essential skills required for those pursuing their VTS certification for Emergency and Critical Care through AVECCT. To Register: Visit the course information page for more details and click on the Enroll Now link to register for this course.
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