Pregnancy in the Workplace

Monica Maxwell, SPHR, talks about pregnancy in the workplace. This includes how to help pregnant employees keep themselves safe and how to communicate with pregnant employees and their doctor. Be sure to check out the helpful downloadable documents…

Open Gloving Technique

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), demonstrates how to don sterile gloves using an open gloving technique – meaning only the hands are sterile – to prepare for such procedures as placing a urinary catheter or central line.

Malignant Hyperthermia

Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses a case of malignant hyperthermia seen in a patient in the ICU. Triggers of the disorder and treatment options are discussed.

Online Reputation Management

CEO of DoveLewis, Ron Morgan, and Monica Maxwell, SPHR, speak about how to navigate the world of online reviews and social media; covering posts from both your hospital staff and your clients. 

This talk is specifically RACE-approved…

Hyperthermia: Fever and Heatstroke

The term hyperthermia is defined as an elevation of normal core body temperature. This is due to an imbalance between heat production and heat loss. The central nervous system, specifically the…

Avian Beak Trim

On location at Oswego Veterinary Hospital, Deb Ward, DVM, and Stephanie Cooper explain when a bird may need a beak trim and also demonstrate the procedure.

Intestinal Occlusion During Surgery

The phrase ‘resection and anastomosis’ can send a shiver of anticipatory dread through many a fearless veterinarian. This is a reasonable response, given that so many things can go wrong and each one…

Avian Wing Trim

On location at Oswego Veterinary Clinic, Deb Ward, DVM, and Stephanie Cooper, CVT, perform a wing trim on a bird. Blood feather identification is discussed.

Conflict Management

Do you find yourself avoiding conflict? In this discussion, Monica Maxwell, SPHR, talks about how to successfully manage conflict as a manager and gives tips for how to deal with conflict head-on.

Avian Husbandry

On location at Oswego Veterinary Hospital, Deb Ward, DVM, discusses avian husbandry. Appropriate diet, potential toxins and enrichment are mentioned.

Medical Math - Titratable CRI

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), walks through the calculations necessary to create a titratable medication CRI. These calculations will allow you to create a CRI where 1ml/hr = 1mcg/kg/hr (or 1mcg/kg/min) so the dose to the patient can be changed…