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Doppler Blood Pressure
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains how to obtain a Doppler blood pressure on a dog.
Orogastric Tube
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to pass an orogastric tube on an anesthetized animal during abdominal surgery.
Traumatic Proptosis
In our everyday lives, it is not unusual to encounter people who are interested in and awed by our jobs as veterinarians. I was once at my physician’s office, and he relayed a story out of curiosity…
Fluid Pump Basics
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows the basics of using a fluid pump.
Diagnostic Ultrasonography
Jen Langevin, CVT, and Alan Lipman, DVM, DACVR, explain and demonstrate the basic abdominal ultrasound process, specifically the technician’s role and the specific organs examined by the radiologist.
Blood Transfusion Basics
Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses blood types, blood components, and monitoring for transfusion reactions.
This talk is specifically RACE-approved for one DVM or one Technician CE credit.
Canine Stump Pyometra
A one-year-old female spayed Labrador presented to the referring veterinarian for 24 hours of inappetence, polydipsia and diarrhea. She was adopted the day before from a rescue organization. The dog…
Grape Toxicity
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses a case of grape toxicity and the process of dealing with grape ingestion in general.
Fecal Float and Fecal Direct Smear Setup
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), demonstrates how to obtain a fecal sample, set up a fecal float and direct fecal examination.
Reception Interviews - Euthanasia Process
Discussing euthanasia with clients can be difficult and emotional. DoveLewis Client Service Representatives (our version of Receptionist) offer advice from their experiences in dealing with grieving clients.
Nebulization and Coupage
Joanie Abrams, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates the hows and discusses the whys of nebulizing and coupaging a patient.
Patient Cooling
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses how to cool a patient with a very high body temperature. Instead of ice packs (which will cause vasoconstriction and trap hot blood in the patient’s core), cool water and a fan are used.
Urinalysis Preparation
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows you how to prepare for the three parts of a complete urinalysis: perform a dipstick test, specific gravity, and sediment exam.
Basic Ear Cleaning
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains and demonstrates how to perform a basic ear cleaning on a dog.
Ear Cytology
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to prepare a slide to examine ear exudate under a microscope.
Rigid Rhinoscopy
Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, performs a rigid rhinoscopy on a dog with bilateral nasal discharge.
Reception Interviews - Unhappy Clients
It’s a fact of life – not every client who walks though your doors will be agreeable with everything. DoveLewis Client Services Representatives (our version of Receptionist) give some tips on how to deal with unhappy clients and keep your good mood…
Feline NG Tube Placement
Heidi Feltz, CVT, places a nasogastric feeding tube in a cat under the guidance of Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC). Placement, testing for correct positioning, and securing the tube are discussed.
Chest Tube Aspiration
Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), shows how to manually evacuate a chest tube.