Results of the VIN - AAHA 2005 Practice Management Software Survey.
Almost 2,000 practice owners, associate veterinarians and office staff completed the survey and met the criteria to be included in the survey results. Click to view the survey results.
Want to know what VIN can do for you?
If you don't have time to attend the live How To sessions, here are other ways to learn the basics: - Watch the How To Use VIN movie
- Read the How To Use VIN tutorial
- Read the FAQ sheets
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VSPN's CE is the perfect solution. It's convenient, inexpensive, and fits everyone's schedule. Upcoming classes:
Welcome to AFP Imaging, the newest folder participant in the Vet Industry message board!
We're excited by the opportunities to share knowledge and support that AFP Imaging, will bring to the VIN community. Please take a moment to welcome our newest addition to the Vet Industry message board. Remember to post your questions about the company's products. (While you're in the industry folders, check out all of the other companies that are willing and able to answer your product questions!) A Note From Paul About Industry on VIN:
As a result of the recent rapid rise in the number of industry folders on VIN, a few have written to ask if VIN has changed its position regarding independence from industry. Rest assured that nothing has changed. VIN remains committed to the VIN Policies on Commercialism. We all benefit from increased communication and access between colleagues in practice, academia, and industry. Facilitating this communication is our goal. We are pleased that more of our colleagues in industry are recognizing this and joining the discussion.
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Diagnosis of infectious canine hepatitis virus (CAV-1) infection in puppies with encephalopathy
Nine weaned Labrador Retriever puppies from a litter of 11 were presented with signs of acute central nervous system (CNS) disease that included ataxia and blindness. All puppies died.
Natural killer (NK) and lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) cell functions from healthy dogs and 29 dogs with a variety of spontaneous neoplasms
Cytotoxicity of effector cells against the susceptible CTAC cell line was measured before and after stimulation. Compared with those before stimulation, the percentage of large granular lymphocytes after stimulation with recombinant human interleukin 2 was found to be significantly increased in both dogs with tumors and controls. However, the increase was significantly higher in control animals, indicating a defect in proliferation ability of NK cells in canine tumor patients.
Cyclosporine treatment of anal furunculosis in 26 dogs
Cyclosporine was effective at resolving or reducing anal furunculosis lesions in 25 of 26 dogs (96 percent). However, residual or recurrent lesions remain a potential problem, and surgical resection or long-term cyclosporine treatment may be necessary in some dogs.
Magnetic resonance imaging findings of presumed cerebellar cerebrovascular accident in twelve dogs
The appearance of infarction in dogs with diffusion-weighted images (DWI) is similar to that in humans, and provided supportive evidence for the diagnosis of infarction in five dogs. The use of gradient-echo and DWI is recommended for the evaluation of suspected cerebrovascular accidents in dogs. Six of the 12 affected animals were spaniels or spaniel crosses, suggesting a possible breed predisposition.
Contract Concerns: Independent Contract Status And Production Pay Percentage
My boss wants each of the associates to form a Sub-S corporation. He would then pay us 1099 like he does our relief veterinarians. I understand how this is beneficial to him from a tax situation, but is it legal for me to incorporate myself without being a practice owner?
How Many Mistakes Should I Tolerate?
Most errors are not because of laziness nor stupidity, but rather a procedure that is wrought with holes. Fill the gaps to make sure it doesn't happen again, rather than being punitive.
How Do You Determine Minimum Alveolar Concentration??
MAC is the same thing as the "ED50" we talk about with other drugs. What is the dose that is effective in 50% of the patients? As such, at MAC, 50% of patients will not respond to the stimulus. But 50% will...
ECG Interpretation: No P-Wave?
APC stands for atrial premature complex, which is one form of a supraventricular premature complex - the other being a nodal (junctional) premature complex. There's no practical need to distinguish between the two, because the same types of things cause them and they are treated the same. If they are treated at all.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday, April 12, 9:30 pm ET
Are you still filling out the paperwork for the USA's Income Tax? Take a break with your friends! This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Coffeehouse link to join the discussion.
How to Use VIN: Part 2
Wednesday, April 13, 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.
AAFP/VIN Rounds
Sunday, April 17, 8 pm ET
Join Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline), for Feline Obesity.
Click here to access the AAFP Rounds page, then click Classroom to attend this session.
Practice Management Rounds
Sunday, April 17, 10 pm ET
Join Dave Gerber, DVM, for How To Avoid The Most Common Pitfalls Of Buying Or Selling A Practice.
This Week's Rounds Schedule -- use the Rounds link to join the discussion. Recent Rounds Bacteriuria Heartworms RevisitedFeline Renal TransplantationEnsuring Practice GoalsTax Law Changes
 Abstract Of The Week:
Dextromethorphan For Repetitive Itching and Scratching in Atopic Dogs?
What's Your Diagnosis?
* Avian Challenge
* Case Archives
Website Of The Week:
Veterinary Drug Compounding, and More ...
Book Review:
Small Animal Ear Diseases: An Illustrated Guide (Second Edition)
Order this book from the VIN Store.
eVetsites Tip of the Week:
New Help Guide is now updated with our new features
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: ABVP, the UC Davis Canine Medicine Symposium, IAAAM, and ACVIM.
From the Boards:
* Example Radiographs
* Getting A State License
* Dermanyssus Pruritus, Cat
* What Is Biodisponibility?
Introduction to Shelter Medicine
- Do you understand the pet population issues that affect animal shelters?
- Do you know how to keep shelter animals healthy, so they're adoptable?
- Do you understand the behavior problems that are commonly encountered in shelter animals?
- Do you understand the legal aspects of animal abuse and cruelty cases?
VIN can help! VIN's Introduction to Shelter Medicine CE course can give you the skills to work with animal shelters and their inhabitants. Instructors:
Lila Miller, DVM; ASPCA
Janet Scarlett, DVM, MPH, PhD; Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Robert Reisman, DVM; ASPCA
Pamela Reid, PhD; ASPCA
Stephen Zawistowski, PhD; ASPCA Dates:
May 4 - June 1, 2005
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays evenings; May 4, 11, 18, 25; 9:30-11:30 PM ET Upon completion of the course, participants should: - Understand how to use knowledge about the mission of the shelter and its role in the community to design effective shelter programs
- Feel more confident proposing specific strategies to deal with disease outbreaks
- Develop a more professional approach to handling evidence in cruelty cases
- Recognize the limitations of temperament testing and behavior profiling while appreciating the value of stress reduction and behavior enrichment
CE Hours: 8 CE Credits Tuition:
Member/$122, Non-Member/$184 by April 20th;
Member/$136, Non-Member/$205 after April 20th
VIN CE course. Registration is also open to VSPN members (Technicians). Required Textbook: Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff by Miller and Zawistowski
List Price: $79.99 Your Price: $71.99
Be sure you are logged in with your username and password to receive the discount. To Register: Just visit Introduction to Shelter Medicine and click on the enroll now link.
Looking for more great CE? Other scheduled VIN CE courses include:
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