Anatomy of Employment Agreements
The VIN Foundation produced this contract template to help alleviate the sometimes complicated contract negotiations scenario. The template is an example of a fair and balanced veterinary contract, which you can alter as necessary. Those who have used it say it helped them work through the details without creating feelings of adversity between employer and employee. Find the Model Employment Contract in the Legal Specialty Center (under contracts). You can also find a link to the VIN Foundation Library in the Practice Management Aids - Other Tools and Misc. sections of the Main library.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Ansel Adams once said, “When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs.” Images are immensely valuable in teaching and sharing ideas on cases. Thanks, in large part, to contributions from many VINners, the Image Library contains hundreds of photos, radiographs, ultrasounds, illustrations and other images. The library is divided into easy to use categories and sections and can be reached through the Multimedia Center or the Specialty Centers in the VIN Main Library. If you'd like to contribute to the Image Library, please contact us at Library@vin.com.
Interactive Survey Results Viewer
Participating in surveys is a great way to help your VIN community, but do you ever wonder what your colleagues have to say? The VIN Survey Viewer on Beta.vin.com lets you view and evaluate survey results in ways not provided in the write-up done by the VIN survey team. The Survey Viewer allows you to: - Access ONLY surveys you have taken.
- See results in textual or graphical views.
- Remind you of your own answer with one click.
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Hereditary polyneuropathy in the Alaskan Malamute
The current study could demonstrate that polyneuropathy in Alaskan Malamutes is a hereditary disease with variable phenotypic expression ranging from severely affected to subclinical forms, which has to be considered in future gene analysis studies.
Prediction of first onset of congestive heart failure in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease:
The PREDICT cohort study
Objective: To identify risk factors for first-onset congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD)
Mitral valve repair in dogs
Open surgical mitral valve repair consisting of circumferential mitral annuloplasty and artificial chordal replacement confers durability and improved long-term clinical outcome without a need for long-term antithrombotic therapies.
Are ocular tonometry, electrocardiography, and blood pressure measurement useful in screening geriatric animals?
In our small animal clinic we offer our older patients a Senior Health Screen every January and February. The animals are dropped off for the morning or sometimes the entire day and we start with a thorough physical examination. We write a complete report that is mailed to the client and call them to let them know our findings and recommendations. In 2010 we hired a new graduate who sat down with me recently and he has expressed concern this year regarding performing an EKG, blood pressure and intra-ocular pressure on every older patient. His concerns boil down to the following.
Treatment for leopard tortoises after ivermectin and praziquantel ingestion; monograph about tortoise respiratory diseases
I don't think that there is any cause for concern with respect to this strain not being protected against by currently available vaccines nor being more virulent than endemic strains (assuming it is, in fact, a "new" European strain). Certainly, all dogs should be appropriately vaccinated to be protected against any threat of canine distemper and it is always out there.
New graduate in practice that is a poor fit: is it time to move on?
I have discovered that this job definitely hasn't been the right fit for me. Unfortunately, I didn't receive nearly as much mentoring as I had been led to believe I would get, so I found my first year to be a very steep and stressful learning curve where I was often on my own completely (or turning to VIN, or vet friends for help). There's also been many other causes for tension and pressure which I won't elaborate on - I already know this position isn't right for me, so there's no point dwelling on the negatives. I am honestly at the point where I am questioning giving up on the profession.
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 Virtual Coffeehouse
Tuesday,May 1, 9:30 p.m. EDT
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Stop by and chat with some of your fellow VINners.
How to Use VIN: Part 1
Wednesday, May 2, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, May 3, 1:30 a.m. GMT/UTC)
Learn how to get more out of your VIN experience.
Email Nate@VIN.com for more information about this free, three-session course.
VIN Journal Club
Thursday, May 3, 1 p.m. EDT
(Thursday, May 3, 5 p.m., GMT/UTC)
Join Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC, to discuss:
Savigny MR; Macintire DK.
Use of oseltamivir in the treatment of canine parvoviral enteritis.
J Vet Emerg Crit Care. February 2010;20(1):132-42.
All VIN members are welcome to attend this monthly series.
Find out how to access the full text article.
* This session is all text, no audio
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 Book Review of the Week
Humane Livestock Handling: Understanding Livestock Behavior and Building Facilities for Healthier Animals
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Auscultation Assistant
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What's your Diagnosis?
Archives of the Challenging and Fun Cases
Pathology Case 95 - Opened 4/23
Zoonosis Case 118 - Opened 4/23
Dental Case 87 - Opened 4/1
Associate - Updated and New:
Myelodysplasia (Spinal Dysraphism) (canine)
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Upcoming Conferences
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Murphy's Law never fails
The meaner the pet, the more likely the chance he/she will have something wrong with their mouth or their eyes (so you have to stare right at them).
NOW OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
Click on the links below to see the details, register, and find more upcoming CE.
Systems D: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
August 23 - October 28, 2012 This course is the sixth of six modules of the Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination review course. The organ system-based modules build on the on foundations of pathophysiology and medicine in modules 1 and 2 using concepts and disease examples specific to the various body systems. Veterinary Acupuncture - Fundamental Principles
October 30 - December 14, 2012 This course is designed to provide veterinarians with detailed information on a simple and logical way to grasp the fundamental principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and veterinary acupuncture. For more information on CE opportunities for veterinary technicians, receptionists or practice managers, visit the VSPN Course Catalog. VSPN offers courses tailored to veterinary support personnel, and certain VIN courses also are open to VSPN members. Follow VIN CE and VSPN on Twitter! Click the "Send request" button to prompt the (VIN / VSPN) crews to accept you as a follower. Visit the CE Main Page and check out the Course Catalog to see what's on the schedule.
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