RadLand: Back Pain and Muscle Atrophy

A seven-year-old FS German Shepherd presented to the rDVM with a history of decreased activity, generalized back pain and epaxial muscle atrophy. The cranial aspect of the lumbar spine seemed…

Matched Unit Blood Transfusion

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), discusses how to set up, start administering, and how to monitor a patient during a transfusion of a matched unit of blood.

Keeping Track of Clients (ER)

DoveLewis CSRs (Client Service Representatives) give their methods for keeping track of where clients are both physically (exam room vs lobby vs on the phone) and emotionally. Methods for communicating between the front desk and the back staff are…

Greeting and Updating Clients (ER)

DoveLewis CSRs (Client Service Representatives) discuss the importance of reading body language and techniques for keeping clients comfortable and updated on their pet’s status. While this information is geared towards client care in an emergency…

Ovariohysterectomy and Gastropexy Part 2/2

Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, demonstrates how to perform an incisional gastropexy on a large breed dog.

Ovariohysterectomy and Gastropexy Part 1/2

In part 1 of this 2-part series Sarah Tauber, DVM, with the guidance of staff surgeon Ashley Magee, DVM, DACVS, performs a canine ovariohysterectomy on a large dog.

Time Management

DoveLewis veterinarians discuss their personal ideas and methods for managing their time during busy shifts in the ER and ICU. How to keep track of multiple clients, frequent communication, and keeping track of multiple diagnostic tests are mentioned…

Dexdomitor® (Dexmedetomidine) Procedure

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS(ECC), discusses using dexmedetomidine (Dexdomitor®) on a cat during a laceration repair, and the specific effects on the patient, reversal of the drug, and patient monitoring involved.

Exam Room Communication for Veterinarians

Christy Michael, BVMS, explains the process of communicating with clients during their pet’s exam, and why it’s important to communicate the value of a complete physical exam.

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

Lee Herold, DVM, DACVECC, discusses the concepts of veterinary CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy). The basics of the machine and filter, anticoagulation therapy, and patient monitoring are discussed as well as managing these patients in the…

Compassion Fatigue

Monica Maxwell, SPHR, sits down with Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), to talk about the different ways compassion fatigue can appear in veterinary medicine. This includes tips for recognizing compassion fatigue in your staff and coworkers, and…

Applying Ocular Medication - Feline

Megan Brashear, CVT, VTS (ECC), explains and demonstrates how to administer ocular medication to a cat. This particular patient has an ulcer in his left eye, which is being treated with antibiotic drops every four hours.