Understanding and Surviving Student Loans and Debt
Who couldn't use some help understanding how to survive student loan debt? The VIN Foundation provides many resources that can answer your questions, such as the new Student Loan FAQs developed by Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA. You can also run your own loan scenario using the VIN Foundation Student Loan Repayment Simulator. NEW! Test drive the soon to be released student loan repayment simulator that includes REPAYE. If you missed the recent Student Rounds sessions on student debt, get caught up by watching the mobile friendly REPLAY or reading the transcript:
Tax Season is Upon Us
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- Whither Zeuterin?
- Personal contact information made public
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Discovery of new feline paramyxoviruses in domestic cats with chronic kidney disease
Recently, feline paramyxoviruses, genus morbillivirus, were detected in cats from Hong Kong and Japan. Infections with these diverse viruses were detected in urine samples from cats suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). No viral RNA was found in cats without clinical signs of uropathy, highlighting an association between feline paramyxovirus (FPaV) infections and CKD.
Comparison of Modified Flotac and Baermann Techniques for Quantifying Lungworm Larvae in Free-Ranging Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) Feces, Montana, USA
Both methods generated equivalent larval counts and both were highly repeatable. The major difference between the two methods was that the FLOTAC was poorer at detecting mixed infections.
272 cases of rattlesnake envenomation in dogs: Demographics and treatment including safety of F(ab')2 antivenom use in 236 patients
Medical records of 272 rattlesnake envenomations of canines between 2010 and 2012 were investigated. The objectives were to examine the patient demographics, severity of clinical signs, and treatment modalities employed, in order to discuss the outcomes of certain therapies including glucocorticoid use, antibiotic use, rattlesnake vaccination, and safety of antivenom administration in dogs. In view of the results of this study, there is no evidence that use of glucocorticoids, diphenhydramine, prophylactic antibiotics, or vaccination lessen morbidity or mortality.
Practice Received Negative Review From Person Who Was Not A Client
Ignore it and focus on your real clients. Yelp is the modern version of the bathroom wall.
Turtles With Mouths Glued Shut Due To Ingestion Of Sealant Foam Product
When it cures/hardens, it can peel off or break off. You might have to use a variable speed Dremel to remove from external mouth, but inside it may come off with gentle traction.
Before Buying A Laser: Useful Resources For Researching Information
Before purchasing a laser, I suggest reading the information at these four links!
Are Veterinarians Excessively Judgmental About Others In The Profession?
I love my profession. Veterinarians are good, honest, decent people who go to work, try to enhance their patients' quality of life, alleviate suffering...
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Tuesday, March 29 - 9:30 p.m. ET
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Christina McRae, DVM, and other colleagues are here to lend an ear. VIN/VSPN Rounds
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What is "condescending" to you?
I'll be honest -- I never have any idea of the times I come across as condescending. I've been told that it may be when I slow down and use simpler terms, but I often do that with clients since (a) I speak fairly quickly and (b) I make an assumption that they don't want to hear "medicalese." I've also had clients that have complained that I speak too fast and I don't explain things well. It seems like a damned if you do, damned if you don't issue.
 Book Review of the Week
Robinson's Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, 7th Edition
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Website of the Week
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
New Mentor Procedures
- Endoscopic Gastric Foreign Body Removal
- Endoscopy of the Stomach and Duodenum
Upcoming Conferences
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NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what other courses are starting soon.
Coughing Dogs -- Cardiac or Respiratory?
April 13 - 30, 2016 Coughing is a common presenting complaint in small animal practice. It can be caused by cardiac or respiratory disease. Since these diseases are treated differently, successful treatment requires determining the cause of the cough. This course discusses the diagnostic approach to a coughing patient so that the general practitioner can come up with an optimal treatment plan. Clinical Concepts in Collecting and Evaluating Blood Smears and Bone Marrow Aspirates
September 8 - October 30, 2016 This course offers veterinarians a unique perspective on blood smears and bone marrow aspirates from both an internist and a clinical pathologist teaching in tandem.
Visit the CE Participant Resource Center to learn the basics of online CE, how to find your course area, CE participation requirements, and much more! To get the most from your CE course, plan to attend a practice session before your course begins. Practice sessions are scheduled for the same days and times each week for your convenience: - Tues. afternoons 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
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