Podcasts about veterinary emergency

Kendra joins forces with Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC) to talk about The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses. The very first NAVTA approved academy for the credentials of Veterinary Technician Specialist. What does it take to be a part of the largest VTS academy? How does their academy define emergency and critical care? What are some ways to ensure a successful application process? Listen in for these answers and so many other great tips and suggestions to become a VTS-ECC!THE HIGH-EARNING WOMEN PODCASTThis podcast empowers high-earning women to make informed financial decisions and thrive.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Send us a textIn this episode of the VCA Voice Podcast, Dr. Kerl welcomes Dr. Virginia Frauenthal and Dr. Scott Weese to discuss their journeys in veterinary medicine and their study of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). In this fascinating conversation, they focus on the recent emergence of HPAI in cats. They explore the characteristics of HPAI, its transmission, and the implications for pet health and public safety. Their conversation also delves into the broader context of influenza viruses, the challenges of diagnosing emerging diseases, and the importance of collaboration with public health authorities. They discuss the One Health concept, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Additionally, they highlight the importance of communication with pet owners regarding risks and preventative measures, as well as the challenges surrounding vaccination for pets.Dr. Frauenthal leads the team of doctors at VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital and is board-certified in the specialty of Emergency and Critical Care. She was raised in San Clemente, CA. Virginia received her undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from UC Davis in 2005. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2009. Dr. Frauenthal then continued her education with a rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Referral Centre, the largest private practice in Canada located in downtown Toronto. She then gained experience as an emergency veterinarian at VCA West Coast before completing a 3-year residency program in emergency and critical care and becoming a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2016. Dr. Frauenthal's professional interests include toxicology, traumatology, electrolyte and acid/base disorders, management of patients with Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome and Sepsis/Septic Shock. In 2017, she published the only article detailing the recognition and treatment of serious injuries secondary to coyote attack in dogs. Dr. Frauenthal's other professional love in life is her music. She is an accomplished opera singer andenjoys performing whenever her schedule permits. In addition to singing, she fills her spare time with tending her 137 exotic houseplants, 1 acre garden, travel and cooking with her husband Sam and 3 year old son Theo. Her life is enhanced with the antics of her rescue pets Charlette (dog), Basil (cat) and Mushu (cat).Dr. Weese is a veterinary internist and Professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Director of the University of Guelph Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, Chief of Infection Control at the Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre. He runs the infectious disease website WormsAndGermsBlog. Visit our website: vcavoice.comAll episodes produced by dādy creative

Troublesome Toxins for Operational K9s – How to Care for your K9 During a Fentanyl Overdose Presented by Dr. Lisa Converse and Lyn Schuh Dr. Lisa Converse is a founding member of Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin (OP K9). As the organization’s president and medical director, she currently travels throughout Wisconsin educating K9 handlers and EMS personnel on point of injury care for wounded canines on duty. She was a co-founding member for the National Association Veterinary Emergency Medical Services (NAVEMS) and has also served on multiple nonprofit organizations. Dr. Converse is a veterinary emergency and critical care specialist. She has more than 25 years of clinical, educator, and administrative experience in veterinarian healthcare field. Dr. Converse obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Lyn Schuh is a certified veterinary technician. She has more than 25 years of clinical, veterinary practice management, and educator expertise in primary and emergency veterinary care. Lyn is a founding member of Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin where she serves as its operations director and on its board of directors. Her present role involves scheduling, coordinating, and co-teaching all the Operational K9 Medical Team of WI educational sessions on point of injury care to K9 handlers and emergency medical service personnel. Her veterinary technician degree was obtained from Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association(WVMA), the Wisconsin Practice Manager Association (WVPMA), the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association (WVTA), and the National Association Veterinary Emergency Medical Services (NAVEMS). Lyn also sits on the Veterinary Examining Board. The Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin was founded in 2020 to provide education and support to law enforcement officers and other first responders assisting operational K9s wounded in the line of duty. Learn more about this organization at opk9ofwi.com

This lecture was filmed in Green Bay on November 20, 2024. This video is of the one-hour lecture on troublesome toxins, K9 drug overdose, point of injury, and prehospital care for Operational K9 Handlers. Note: This lecture was originally filmed in a video format called Hyperlapse which took 15-minute chunks of video and compressed it into a 1-minute hyperlapse video. This video has been edited using AI to recover missing frames in this slowed down version of the video. The good news is that the audio was internally recorded to the mic and was fully recovered. Dr. Converse, a veterinary emergency and critical care specialist, has more than 25 years of clinical, educator, and administrative experience in veterinarian healthcare settings. Her positions have included veterinarian practice ownership, medical director, residency director, clinical instructor, and volunteer veterinarian. Dr. Converse is a founding member of Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin. As the organization’s president and medical director, she currently travels throughout Wisconsin educating K9 handlers and EMS personnel on point of injury care for animals experiencing a traumatic event. She was a co-founding member for the National Association Veterinary Emergency Medical Services (NAVEMS) and has also served on multiple nonprofit organizations focusing on suicide prevention and veterinary hospice. She presently is self-employed as a Locum Clinical Instructor in veterinary emergency and critical care with current responsibilities at multiple colleges of veterinary medicine nationally. Dr. Converse obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Lyn has more than 25 years of clinical, veterinary practice management, and educator expertise in primary and emergency veterinary care, in addition to roles as a veterinary relations representative and an operations director. Outside of her veterinary employment responsibilities, her genuine passion for volunteering her time and talents for the health of animals is very apparent to her community and profession. She is a member of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association(WVMA), the Wisconsin Practice Manager Association (WVPMA), the Wisconsin Veterinary Technician Association (WVTA), and the National Association Veterinary Emergency Medical Services (NAVEMS). Lyn also sits on the Veterinary Examining Board. Lyn is a founding member of Operational K9 Medical Team of Wisconsin where she serves as its operations director and on its board of directors. Her present role involves scheduling, coordinating, and co-teaching all the Operational K9 Medical Team of WI educational sessions on point of injury care to K9 handlers and emergency medical service personnel. Her veterinary technician degree was obtained from Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435

Maria chats with Positive Tail's Erica Kubersky and Kathy Galotti, plus VERG's (Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group) Dr Brett Levtizke about "Let's FIX NYC":  November is spay & neuter month at Positive Tails! They discuss the benefits of spaying and neutering your pets, plus other topics!And their fundraiser is Sunday Dec 15th at 6pm.Learn More at POSITIVETAILS.ORG!

In this VETgirl veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Erik Zager, DACVECC on all things feline urethral obstruction related! Tune in to learn what factors predispose a cat to urethral obstruction (UO), what the analgesia plan should be, how important fluid therapy's role is, and what we should do nutrition-wise when it comes to blocked cats.Sponsored By: Blue Buffalo

Unlock the secrets to scaling a veterinary emergency care network from 40 to 87 locations even amidst economic turbulence. Our guest, Jennifer Hanlon, Senior Director of Real Estate and Development at the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), shares her expert insights into the company's strategic growth. Learn how VEG navigates rising interest rates and construction costs by leveraging a unique de novo growth strategy, focusing on leaseholds and strategic real estate flexibility to optimize visibility and accessibility for pet owners.Discover the vital role of strategic site selection in VEG's expansion. Jennifer discusses how her team uses Buxton Consumer Analytics Data Insights and traditional on-the-ground research to pinpoint ideal locations, ensuring that customers can easily find and access VEG hospitals. We unpack the importance of real estate choices in enhancing the overall customer experience, balancing square footage, visibility, and accessibility to make every visit as seamless and positive as possible.Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging trends in veterinary services and how VEG is adapting. With a significant increase in non-wellness clinical visits and rising pet ownership among younger adults, VEG is poised for continued growth despite industry challenges. From innovative training programs like the VEG NERD initiative to maintaining a robust company culture, Jennifer provides a detailed look at how VEG attracts and retains top talent, ensuring they continue to provide exceptional care for pets everywhere. Don't miss Jennifer's personal journey within VEG, highlighting the importance of strategic site selection, market research, and the evolution of roles in driving the company's success.If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org. Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets is ranked in the top 50 podcasts on real estate

Caffeinators, we're going International again! IVECCS is next week, so what better time to chat with Joanna Kaczmarczyk, a veterinary technician from Poland (and still credentialed as an RVN in the UK as well)! She talks about the veterinary technician profession in Poland and also compares and contrasts it to her time in the UK. She is active with PAVECC, the Polish Association of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and a part of what will be the FIRST referral hospital in Poland, scheduled to open in September. This was a great discussion! Show Links: Poland Association of Veterinary Emergency and Critical care:  https://www.pavecc.pl/en/ Registration: https://www.pavecc.pl/en/produkt/iii-rd-international-conference-of-veterinary-emergency-medicine-pavecc/ Our Links: Check out our sponsor https://betterhelp.com/vettechcafe for 10% off your first month of therapy Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vet-tech-cafe Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

You'll hear a lot of complaining and blaming of leaders for everything that's wrong with veterinary science. But the reality is that leading people is a very hard job, especially in a profession as complicated and nuanced as veterinary science. So this episode is for our leaders. We hope that it helps make your job of making our profession better just a little bit easier. David Liss is the Director of West Coast Operations for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), and in this episode he'll tell you about the three essential ingredients of great veterinary teams, and what this has to do with The Avengers and how they defeated Thanos! David also shares his strategies for giving hard-to-hear feedback, and tells us why goal setting is so important for building a great team and how to get the team excited for these goals. But we start with what might be the most important question: how do you, as a leader, stay motivated to keep motivating others?! This episode was recorded live at IVECCS 2023, the conference of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Join me at IVECCS 2024 for MUCH more content like this, and more ECC clinical content than you could ever wish for.  Get access to our highlights and key takeaways sessions, plus the show notes, from all of the conferences we've attended this year by joining our Vet Vault Nerds at vvn.supercast.com for more than 500 short sharp and practical podcasts in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care.  If you need expert help with those tricky cases that you can't refer - we have a team of specialists on standby to provide you with some extra brains. Contact them here.  Topics and time stamps 02:54 Motivation and Inspiration in Leadership 11:14 Back to the Avengers: Team Dynamics 15:43 Setting Goals and Achieving Buy-In 19:19 Profit: It's not a dirty word! 21:26 Handling Difficult Conversations 29:30 Carrot or Stick? Motivators

In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Sara Ho-Le to discuss training, leadership and peer mentoring. Sara's career has been varied and her passion for emergency and critical care has seen her travel to the other side of the world. Sara discusses utilising her career passport to nurse down under and how mentor nurses have shaped her career. •••••••••••••••

In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Sara Ho-Le to discuss training, leadership and peer mentoring. Sara's career has been varied and her passion for emergency and critical care has seen her travel to the other side of the world. Sara discusses utilising her career passport to nurse down under and how mentor nurses have shaped her career. •••••••••••••••

In this episode, Tabitha engages in a crucial conversation with RVT and VTS (ECC) Kelly Foltz. Together, they delve into the sensitive yet vital topic of addressing medical errors within veterinary teams. The discussion highlights the significance of debriefing and fostering a psychologically safe environment for effective learning and improvement. Later in the episode, Kelly shares 5-7 practical tips for treating neonatal and pediatric veterinary patients, along with her favorite resources for those eager to delve deeper into this specialized field. Tune in for a blend of insightful discussions on team dynamics, patient care, and valuable resources in the world of veterinary medicine.Kelly Foltz is a 1999 graduate of Mercer University with a bachelor's degree in English and a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College with an associate of applied technology degree in Veterinary Technology.  She joined the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2012 with recertifications in 2017 and 2022.  From 2012-2020, Kelly was employed by Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine as an inpatient/urgent care technician and supervisor and in August 2020, she relocated to Gainesville, FL to accept a position as an ICU shift lead at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2022, Kelly joined BluePearl as their Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Partner, where she serves as a nurse administrator for hospitals in MD, VA, KY, TN, NC, SC, and GA.  In addition to her clinical work, Kelly is a lecturer, author, and educator. She has served in multiple capacities including on the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities from 2017-23, as Vice Chair in 2021-2022, and as Chair in 2022-2023.  She has represented technicians on the AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2019 and the Working Group on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2020-21.  Her professional interests include technician engagement and education, feline medicine, neonatal and pediatric nursing, trauma, and vascular access.  Kelly maintains active credentials in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.  In an alternate universe, she is a flower farmer, pickle entrepreneur, and full-time beekeeper.VECCS Vet Tech Survey, share your voice!Support the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

Lauren and JJ investigate a case of retching and anxiety in a dog patient. This episode includes a review of gastric dilatation and volvulus in the dog. References: (1)Gastric dilatation-volvulus syndrome (canine). Veterinary Information Network. Last upadated 8/4/22 by Rothrock, K. www.vin.com (2) Rudloff, E. (2022). A review of GDV. Proceedings of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spring Symposium.

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, you're going to want to give this episode about coyotes a listen! In the second part of our coyote series we discuss facts, myths, conflicts, and coexistence. Hang out with us for a candid chat about this clever canine! Find us on all the things! linktr.ee/bearsandbrewspodcast Links We Discussed:projectcoyote.org/take-action/promote-coexistence/https://projectcoyote.org/resources/download-and-share/https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/coyote-hazinghttps://www.predatordefense.org/coyotes.htmhttps://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_management_coexistence_plan_HSUS.pdfhttps://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_conflict_solutions_HSUS.pdfhttps://www.predatordefense.org/docs/coyotes_management_coexistence_plan_HSUS.pdfhttps://urbancoyoteresearch.com/ Sources Cited:Berger, Kim Murray. “Carnivore‐Livestock conflicts: Effects of subsidized predator control and economic correlates on the sheep industry.” Conservation Biology, vol. 20, no. 3, 2006, pp. 751–761, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2006.00336.x. Comeleo, Randy. “Using Coyotes to Protect Livestock. Wait. What?” OSU Extension Service, June 2018, extension.oregonstate.edu/animals-livestock/sheep-goats/using-coyotes-protect-livestock-wait-what. “Conflicts: A Research Perspective.” Conflicts: A Research Perspective | Urban Coyote Research, 2023, urbancoyoteresearch.com/coyote-info/conflicts-research-perspective. Frauenthal, Virginia M., et al. “Retrospective evaluation of Coyote attacks in dogs: 154 cases (1997–2012).” Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, vol. 27, no. 3, 2017, pp. 333–341, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12601. Milman, Oliver. “‘A Barbaric Federal Program': US Killed 1.75m Animals Last Year – or 200 per Hour.” The Guardian, 25 Mar. 2022, www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/25/us-government-wildlife-services-animals-deaths. Ravisetti, Monisha. “Scientists Now Know Why Coyotes Unexpectedly Killed a Human in 2009.” CNET, 18 Dec. 2022, www.cnet.com/science/biology/scientists-now-know-why-coyotes-unexpectedly-killed-a-human-in-2009/. Way, Jon. “Biological Mechanisms for Why Killing Coyotes/Coywolves Doesn't Work.” The Wildlife News, 7 Oct. 2011, www.thewildlifenews.com/2011/10/07/biological-mechanisms-for-why-killing-coyotescoywolves-doesn%E2%80%99t-work/. Wuerthner, George. “Coyote Killing Is Counter-Productive.” Idaho Mountain Express Newspaper, 12 Sept. 2018, www.mtexpress.com/opinion/guest_opinions/coyote-killing-is-counter-productive/article_628b242e-b610-11e8-a52a-0b85cbf12b08.html/predators.htm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Cowan and Jeff Backus, Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialists and the hosts of the Vet Tech Cafe podcast, join Dr. Andy Roark to talk about when veterinary technicians consider leaving vet medicine. Both Dave and Jeff were considering walking away from vet medicine when they met and decided to start their own podcast. Since then, they've learned lessons and gained insight on how to keep technicians engaged with vet medicine (and also when it's just better to go ahead and leave). Let's get into it! LINKS: Vet Tech Cafe Podcast Homepage Dr. Andy Roark on Vet Tech Cafe Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Dave Cowan BA, CVT, VTS(ECC) has been in the veterinary field for over 25 years. He has worked for an educational farm, the Animal Rescue League, general practice and emergency/specialty practices In 2013, Dave passed the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technician (AVECCT) exam and became a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care. He moved to North Carolina in 2016 and has spent time as a technician supervisor, an education and training coordinator, and was lead instructor for a Veterinary Technician Program. In 2019, Dave co-founded the Vet Tech Cafe Podcast with Jeff Backus. The podcast tackles difficult issues that veterinary technicians face as well as highlighting some of the many career opportunities available to technicians. Dave joined Action Vet Tech Services in 2020 and now works relief shifts at various practices both ER/referral and GP while also providing CE and training opportunities Dave has served on the New Hampshire Veterinary Technician board as the head of the credentials committee. He has been the chairperson of the AVECCTN credentials committee and is now one of the Members at Large on the AVECCTN Board. Dave lives in Hillsborough NC on a farm with his partner Robyn and her daughter Ruby. They have many animals to care for including goats, horses, chickens, and a donkey to go along with 2 dogs, and 2 cats., I have a one year old daughter. Jeff Backus started as a veterinary assistant in general practice in 1995 and began working in ECC in 2004. He became an RVT in 2009 and VTS(ECC) in 2013. Jeff also taught veterinary technician education for 7 years. He has been on the Board of Directors for the California RVT Association for 8 years, serving as President position from 2020-2022, and is now past President. After 4 years in academia at Tufts University, he relocated back to Southern California with his wife and began working for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. He is also a frequent lecturer and speaker with a focus on toxicology. He co-founded the Vet Tech Café podcast with Dave Cowan in 2019, talking about issues that face the veterinary technician profession with leaders in the field, and all of the amazing opportunities of the veterinary technician profession.

     In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Dr. David Bessler. Dr. David has been a career emergency veterinarian since 2003. He spent time caring for reptiles at the Bronx Zoo, teaches “Veterinary Science” to elementary school children at the American Museum of Natural History, and was even featured as Dr. Dave, teaching kids on Sesame Street. Dr. Bessler has the vision to revolutionize emergency veterinary medicine through a radically open, holistic experience for the caregiver, customer, and patient. In 2014, he purchased his first emergency vet hospital, which allowed him to bring his vision to life. Today VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) has 38 ERs for pets in 12 states, treats over three hundred thousand pet emergencies each year, and boasts the highest NPS in the veterinary industry. VEG's mission is Helping People And Their Pets When They Need It Most. Emergency is our middle name. It's all we do, so we do it best.   Learn more and connect with Dan Sykes by visiting him on   Website : www.veg.vet Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bessler-2098044/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbesslervmd/   Be sure to follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber   If you are looking to be a Guest on Podcasts please click below  https://kitcaster.com/rtg/  For any San Diego Real Estate Questions Please Follow Us at web: www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA or Call : 858 -345 - 7829 Recently reduced properties in San Diego County * Click **** bit.ly/3cbT65C **** Here* ****************************************************************************

Sponsored by VEG As a career emergency veterinarian since 2003, David Bessler, VMD, has a passion for helping people and their pets when they need it most. His intense focus on families made him realize emergency care was broken and wasn't working for anyone. Bessler took a holistic view of the ER experience, from start to finish, and from every angle, to make it better. Pets would be treated like people and pet parents like human beings. In 2014, armed with a vision and a dedicated team of like-minded people—the first VEGgies!—he purchased his first VEG hospital. They worked to reinvent the emergency experience. It was in this first hospital that VEG became “not normal,” in a good way! This new experience was fully transparent, with an open floor plan. They created a comfortable setting for pets, even if that meant getting on the floor with them; and keeping people and their pets together throughout treatment. Bessler also defined a positive company culture to make sure VEG would deliver on this revolutionary shift. It was exactly what pet parents and emergency vet professionals wanted, as VEG has the highest NPS in the vet industry. During his 20+ years in the field, Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM), has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. Over the years, he has received the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by NAVTA, the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by the California Veterinary Medical Association, the RVT of the Year award by the California RVT Association, and the AVECCTN Specialty Technician of the Year award. Yagi co-edited the Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide for Canine and Feline, and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking, and publishes articles and presents internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Yagi works to bring further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary technicians and nurses through work with organizations, being a Past President of National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team.

Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende, veterinary cardiologist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a cardiology case. Dr. Roark has an 11yo FS chihuahua with a grade V/VI systolic heart murmur that needs a dental cleaning. The patient is reportedly starting to cough at home. Dr. Roark wonders if this patient is safe for anesthesia and what sort of diagnostic workup and treatment plan would be appropriate. Dr. Eriksson lends her expertise! This episode is brought to you by CEVA Animal Health LINKS: Explore Free CE from Ceva: https://www.cevaconnect.com/ce/?utm_source=TheConeOfShame&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Susanne_cardio Cardalis Info: https://www.cevaconnect.com/cardiology/products/ Skyline Veterinary Specialists: https://skylinevetspecialists.com/ Email: andreaeriksson@skylinevetspecialists.com Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende is a native of Eugene, Oregon and completed her undergraduate studies at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She received her veterinary degree from Oregon State University in 2005, which was followed by a one-year rotating small animal and surgical internship at Oregon State University. She then completed a three-year residency in cardiology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Eriksson De Rezende became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) in 2009. Until mid 2011, Andrea was an assistant professor of cardiology at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Andrea then moved to Brooklyn, NY to join the Veterinary Emergency and Referral group. Currently, Andrea is managing partner at Skyline Veterinary Specialists in Matthews, NC. Her research interests include management of congestive heart failure with particular interest in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system as well as cardiac imaging. Personal interests include cooking, travel & singing.

Join Tabitha in this week's episode as she sits down with Heather Ann Scott, a certified BLS/ALS RECOVER CPR instructor, Fear Free certified RVT, and VTS (ECC). Heather takes us on a fascinating journey of how she discovered and pursued her true passion in emergency and critical care.In this candid and insightful conversation, Heather shares her reflections and experiences, highlighting both the challenging and beautiful moments she encountered while forging her nontraditional path to becoming a registered veterinary technician. She opens up about the obstacles she faced on her way to obtaining her VTS (Emergency and Critical Care) certification, offering valuable lessons and inspiration to those who may be on a similar journey.One of the highlights of this episode is Heather's expertise in CPR for animals through the RECOVER Initiative. Whether you are a veterinary professional or simply interested in learning animal CPR, Heather explains why the RECOVER Initiative is the best option available, imparting a wealth of knowledge that you won't want to miss.Heather Ann Scott RVT, LVT, VTS-ECC, a San Clemente-born California native, began her career in veterinary medicine as an assistant in general practice in 1996. She branched out into her first referral hospital after a year and a half and spent 3 years training and learning the ways of referral practice medicine ranging from ICU, CCU, Oncology, and MRI. Heather quickly fell in love with emergency and critical care and continued her career path by working in both general practice and referral hospitals eventually obtaining her RVT in California. She ultimately chose to return to specialty medicine full-time and decided to specialize in emergency and critical care. Heather also worked in the state of Nevada obtaining her LVT and then passing her VTSECC exam in 2018. Heather has written articles for two nationally published technician journals and has been an active member of the AVECCTN credentials committee for the last 3 years. Heather is a certified BLS/ALS RECOVER CPR instructor and currently holds the position of technician learning and development specialist at Ethos Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center of Hawaii on the island of Oahu. Her hobbies include snuggling with her kitten Ollie, professional photography, martial arts, snowboarding, free diving, hiking, archery, surfing, and enjoying the beautiful state of Hawaii with her husband Josh any time she gets a chance. Resources: https://recoverinitiative.orghttps://www.avecct.orgSupport the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, DACVECC, CYT on a recent study entitled “Burnout symptoms and workplace satisfaction among veterinary emergency care providers.” No big shocker, but veterinary emergency care providers have higher burnout scores compared to human emergency care providers, and that these scores are notably higher among veterinary residents but less so in those working in emergency practice > 20 years! Tune in to find out about different workplace variables (such as workload, control over work, reward for work, community, fairness, and values alignment) can be associated with burnout and what some key takeaways in terms of next steps are when it comes to burnout among emergency care providers!

Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about how practices actually go through the process of increasing their delegation to and utilization of technicians. LINKS: Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) During his 20+ years in the field, Ken has dedicated his career to reimagining veterinary nursing. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group, and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. Over the years, he has received the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by NAVTA, the Veterinary Technician of the Year award by the California Veterinary Medical Association, the RVT of the Year award by the California RVT Association, and the AVECCTN Specialty Technician of the Year award. Ken co-edited the Veterinary Technician and Nurse's Daily Reference Guide for Canine and Feline, and the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking, and publishes articles and presents internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Ken works to bring further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary technicians and nurses through work with organizations, being a Past President of National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, and President of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team. Ken invites everyone to ask “Why?” to understand the “What” and “How” of our field, and to continually pursue new limits as veterinary professionals and individuals.

Ken Yagi MS, RVT, VTS joins the podcast to talk about an unaccredited veterinary technician apprenticeship in the state of Washington, the quagmire that is technician certification standardization, the term "Veterinary Nurse" and how practices can change the way they leverage their support staff. LINKS: Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG): www.VEG.com NAVTA: www.NAVTA.org Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) During his 20 years in the field, Ken has discovered and refined his role as a veterinary technician by promoting compassionate and progressive care for patients and their families. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. He has been awarded the NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, the California Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, and the California RVT Association of the Year award in 2017. Ken has co-edited the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking and has published various text chapters and articles in various publications. He gives presentations internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Ken works to encourage further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary nurses and technicians through work with organizations such as the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America co-chairing the Veterinary Nurse Initiative and serving as a board member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses, and the Veterinary Innovation Council. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team. Ken invites everyone to ask “Why?” to understand the “What” and “How” of our field, and to continually pursue new limits as veterinary professionals and individuals.

Brian Hurley, DVM, National Medical Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Dr. Hurley serves as AmeriVet's National Medical Director. He received his education from the University of Florida Veterinary School in 1994. Since then, he has run a successful veterinary clinic in Gardner, Massachusetts, where he became AmeriVet's very first veterinary partner. Impressed with the professionalism and impact AmeriVet had made on his business, he began consulting for AmeriVet Veterinary Partners in 2017 while still overseeing his practice, Gardner Animal Care Center. Then in 2018, Brian was appointed as AmeriVet's medical director. Louis DelGiudice, DVM, DACVECC, National Emergency Specialty Director at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners Dr. DelGiudice has been in private practice emergency medicine since 2002. Dr. Delguidice has worked at emergency/specialty hospitals in California, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Louis has been involved with the training of interns, and emergency/critical care residents. In addition, he has served on several committees for both the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and the Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Society.

Jennifer Hanlon is the Director of Real Estate for Veterinary Emergency Group , also known as VEG. VEG is a rapidly growing, venture-backed veterinary emergency company that grows almost exclusively by de novo, aka the hard way, and currently has 40+ locations open coast to coast.Jennifer shares her experience as a woman in commercial real estate and gives advice for other young women looking to make a splash. Jennifer and Austin discuss how long pipelines in commercial real estate developments mean that even though inflation has peaked, project costs have not. They discuss strategies to deal with high costs and how VEG is planning on growing in 2023. Podcast recommendations: How I Built This, Book recommendations: Nice Girls Still Don't Get The Corner Office, The Four Seasons, The Four Agreements, Growing Great Employees, Around the Corner to Around the World: A Dozen Lessons I Learned Running Dunkin Donuts.Get in touch: https://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/Jennifer Hanlon on linked inIf you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org. Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets is ranked in the top 50 podcasts on real estate

Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital.  Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017. Later that year, she earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.  Dr. Vaught's clinical and research interests include but are not limited to respiratory disease/mechanical ventilation, sepsis, polytrauma and severe acid/base or electrolyte disorders. Dr Vaught's priority is to provide the highest quality of care and medicine to each patient and their family. In her free time, Dr. Vaught enjoys spending time with her husband, their young daughter and their kitty. 

If you are a clinician working in a paralysis tick area of Australia then you'll be well aware of the 2022 shortage of tick antiserum, and you very likely have some questions, like how do we ensure that we still do the best for our patients, where do our previous dose rates for TAS even come from, and why is it suddenly ok for us to use less? You might even be wondering how the vet boards will view deviations from the label dose if that's what we're required to do in response to the shortage. We've gathered some of the smartest people on the topic to get your questions answered. The smart people in question are Prof Rick Atwell, Dr Terry King, Dr Heather Russel and Dr Rob Webster, who are all members of the Tick Paralysis Advisory Panel, a group of veterinary and scientific experts who convene to review the latest scientific information regarding the prevention and management of tick paralysis to provide guidance and recommendations to vets and pet owners. This discussion covers what we know (and what we think we know!) about paralysis ticks, their toxins and how it relates to antiserum dose, as well as new insights around managing tick cases beyond just TAS. Visit VETAPEDIA.com.au for additional resources on tick paralysis and many other Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care guidelines from the team at Animal Emergency Australia. Go to thevetvault.com for show notes and to check out our guests' favourite books, podcasts and everything else we talk about in the show. If you want to lift your clinical game, go to vvn.supercast.com for a free 2-week trial of our short and sharp highly practical clinical podcasts. We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you'd like to give us some feedback please get in touch via email at thevetvaultpodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram. And if you like what you hear then please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you're listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vet-vault/message

What happens when a VTS in ECC gets into a position to really enact some effective change? Well, we discuss that and more with the amazing Kelly Foltz! Kelly Foltz is a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College with an associate of applied technology degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2012. In addition to her work with Blue Pearl, Kelly is also a lecturer and author. She is a member of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities and served on the AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2019. This episode features a case of a favorite feline that got into a bit of trouble and is now being seen by Kelly in the ER. Listen in as we discuss first line treatments, feline grimace scales, and non pharma measures for patient comfort in the ICU. https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/

Emily C. Abraham, DVM, CVA, attended the University of Miami from 2006 to 2009, receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in 2009 with a major in Biology and double minors in Chemistry and Classics. She was the president of the UM Pre-Veterinary Society, where she organized dog walks, baths, and shows to raise money for local pet rescue organizations. In 2013, Abraham graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She also studied at The Chi Institute and is a certified veterinary acupuncturist. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Florida Veterinary Medical Association (FVMA), Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), and she is certified with the USDA, enabling her to authorize animal health certificates for traveling needs. Her veterinary interests include surgery, clinical pathology, dermatology, and acupuncture. She has a special interest in neonatal and geriatric care. In her spare time, she enjoys playing basketball, dominoes and rock climbing with her friends and family. Abraham rescued her “kids,” Yogi, an adorable 14 year old yorkie, Minnie, an energetic and loveable 12 year old Pomeranian; Ziggy, a water loving 5 year old Pomeranian; and Ellie Zen Kitty, a sassy 3 year old tabby cat. Abraham has also rescued squirrels and helped nurture them until they can be released back into their natural environment. Abraham is married to her best friend, Carlos, and they have a 10 month old son named Mateo.

What's it like to have your clinic torn apart online? When thousands of phone calls roll in telling you that you're awful, what impact does that have on the staff and how do you handle it? Do you respond? What if that just makes things worse? This week, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Meghan Vaught and Sarah Mills from the Maine Veterinary Medical Center. Last month, their clinic found itself on news channels across the country and the front page of reddit. What followed was a harrowing experience no one should have to go through. Along with it, however, can an outpouring of support from clients and the veterinary community as a whole. Since the incident, Sarah and Dr. Vaught have dedicated their time and energy to raising awareness of the impact that public shaming and "cancel" events can have on veterinary teams, and to creating resources to help others who may end up defending themselves against online retribution. LINKS Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/ AVMA Online Reputation Management and Cyberbullying: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/practice-management/reputation WORKSHOP: Managing A Negative Team Member: https://unchartedvet.com/product/managing-a-negative-team-member/ NEW Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/store/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Dr. Meghan Vaught obtained her doctorate from St. George University in May 2013 after completing her clinical rotations at the University of Pennsylvania. In June 2014, she completed a small animal rotating internship at Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialties hospital. Dr. Vaught completed a three-year Emergency and Critical Care Residency at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in 2017. Later that year, she earned board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Vaught's clinical and research interests include but are not limited to respiratory disease/mechanical ventilation, sepsis, polytrauma and severe acid/base or electrolyte disorders. Dr Vaught's priority is to provide the highest quality of care and medicine to each patient and their family. In her free time, Dr. Vaught enjoys spending time with her husband, their young daughter, and their cat. Sarah Mills has spent her career advocating for accessible wellness care. She is passionate about animal health and helping all pets live their best lives filled with treats, naps in the sun and zoomies. Sarah spent nearly a decade as one of the founding members of Vets First Choice (now Covetrus) before joining the FidoCure mission to bring personalized medicine to dogs with cancer. Her time has been spent in sales, marketing and serving veterinarians. Sarah holds a BS in psychology from Simmons University and was trained by the Disney Institute in Quality Service. She shares her little farmhouse in Cumberland Center, Maine, with 3 teenagers, a Goldendoodle named Ted, and a smallish bunny.

On today's episode of The Internship Show, we speak with Lexi Bretl from Veterinary Emergency Group. Lexi is a Campus Recruiter and gives us an overview of their early-career opportunities.

There is very little standardization for veterinary nurses or technicians, including credentialing or even the name of the role. This week, Shawn & Ivan speak with Kenichiro Yagi of VEG: Veterinary Emergency Group about reimagining veterinary nursing. Kenichiro recommends Start With Why by Simon Sinek (amzn.to/395vGBN), The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes & Barry Posner (amzn.to/3NCQMpV), & High Conflict by Amanda Ripley (amzn.to/394ApU7). Learn more about Kenichiro at veterinaryemergencygroup.com.

Justine Lee, DVM is the visionary behind the virtual continuing education platform VETgirl. She was a C student in veterinary school (Cornell), and would not have have been voted to be the HUGE ambassador in the veterinary profession that she's become. Justine is double boarded in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care and in Toxicology. She as been an Associate Director of an animal poison control center, faculty at the University of Minnesota CVM, author of numerous papers in veterinary journals and two books for pet owners. Dr. Lee was the co-host veterary analyst on Nat Geo Wild's Animal ER LIVE and so much more. We discuss about work-life balance in a thriving veterinary career. Link to the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/PCq7rK3o2ecLinks and References to topics discussed:

Paul Bloom, DVM, DACVD, DABVP (Canine and Feline), obtained his doctor of veterinary medicine degree with high honors. He was board certified with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in 1984 and the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) in 2001. He became an Elite Fear Free Certified practitioner in 2018 and completed the Cat Friendly Certificate Program in 2020. Currently, he is the staff dermatologist at Allergy, Skin, and Ear Clinic for Pets and an adjunct professor at Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine in East Lansing.  Dr Bloom has lectured locally, nationally, and internationally on all aspects of veterinary dermatology and has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing chronic ear and skin diseases, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius/multidrug-resistant infections. He serves on the ACVD scientific program committee and is a reviewer for the professional journals Veterinary Dermatology, The Veterinary Journal, Irish Veterinary Journal, Journal of Small Animal Practice, Veterinary Sciences, JAVMA, and Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.   In 2019, Dr Bloom was honored to be selected for the Distinguished Veterinary Alumni Award – Practitioner and the Philanthropist of the Year award from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. When he's not working, Dr Bloom spends his time playing hockey or relaxing at home in rural Northfield Township, Michigan, with his wife and “menagerie,” which currently includes 3 horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 1 goat, 2 sheep, 2 cats, and 1 dog.

There are plenty of ways for veterinarians to use their education without needing to be practicing all the time. This week, Shawn & Ivan welcome Dr. Tannetje Crocker of VEG: Veterinary Emergency Group for a conversation about hybrid veterinary roles. Tannetje recommends How to WIn Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie (amzn.to/3KP7SPg) Learn more about Tannetje at veterinaryemergencygroup.com.

In this episode you will learn more about Common Spring and Summer Pet Emergencies, Special guest Erica Bickel, DVM | Medical Director - Veterinary Emergency Group Dr. Erica Bickel shares such a value information: Sand Impaction, show x-ray Foreign bodies from eating things pets shouldn't Salt water toxicity, dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea. Veterinary Emergency Group - Boyton Beach's hospital photo of  ICU where dogs stay hospitalized on IV fluids Heat Stroke of predisposed breeds The Bufo Toad Toxicity Frogs - dangerous for dogs Can dogs watch TV? Pet Insurance and more... Check out Veterinary Emergency Group website to see if there is a pet emergency in your town/city. Connect with Erica Bickel, DVM | Medical Director - Veterinary Emergency Group:https://veterinaryemergencygroup.comhttps://veterinaryemergencygroup.com/locations/boynton-beachFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/veterinaryemergencygroupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/veterinary_emergency_group Connect with Petpixcacademy.com

Emergency Veterinary Medicine: the thrilling field of medicine that many veterinary graduates are drawn to – so why are so many veterinarians leaving, or not going into ER at all? Low pay, burnout, the daunting task of proving yourself, the stress of the match system; there's many aspects of traditional emergency internships that just don't seem worth it. Two emergency veterinarians from Massachusetts are challenging the standard emergency training methods and expectations and building a new path for new grads with the E-VET Training Program. Join Dr. Vernaleken & Dr. Renzullo as they talk with Annie Wayne, DVM, MPH, DACVECC and Ali Pivoda, BVMS about how E-VET is bringing wellness and competency-focused training back into veterinary emergency training programs. And: why should you consider a career in ER? What does a day in a veterinary ER look like?  To learn more about E-VET or to apply, click here.

Listen as I share my week with you. I share some things that triggered me to have a panic attack! I am recognizing more and more about myself. The struggle is REAL and difficult at times. However in this storm (that is my life) the Lord has been and ALWAYS will be my anchor. I NEED JESUS everyday.

TRIGGER WARNING- This episode contains references to and information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people. The purpose of the episode is to educate and bring awareness to the stigma around mental illness and provide resources but if you are not in a position to handle this discussion, please skip this episode.If you are concerned about a friend or colleague, or if you are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please call the USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), Canada Suicide Prevention Service (1-833-456-4566), or just dial 911.You may also Text HOME to 741-741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor. The crisis text line is also available via Whatsapp and FB messenger.WARNING SIGNS...Today I am joined by Dr. Marie Holowaychuk to hear her thoughts on why veterinarians have an increased stigma around mental illness, how emotional intelligence can help us, and why team leaders need to develop psychological safety in their work cultures to allow for discussion of mental wellbeing to become commonplace. ...About Dr. HolowaychukDr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist and passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker, consultant, and locum. Marie has spent more than 15 years practicing emergency and critical care medicine in academic and private referral hospital settings. She has been primary or co-author of more than 30 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and is an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She is also co-editor of the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Outside of veterinary practice, Marie facilitates wellness workshops and retreats for veterinary clinics or organizations and offers individual or group wellbeing sessions for veterinary team members. Marie is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and has completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for professionals. She also has Compassion Fatigue Training from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, as well as Mental Health First Aid Training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Marie is a certified life coach and writes a monthly blog and e-newsletter on pertinent issues related to veterinary wellness. Recently Marie launched her own podcast Reviving Vet Med and has a YouTube channel that features monthly Wellness Wednesday videos.  When she is not working, Marie enjoys listening to podcasts, reading, hiking, and strength training, as well as spending time with her family and friends. For more information, please visit www.marieholowaychuk.com or follow Marie on Facebook, Twitter (@DrMHolowaychuk), LinkedIn, or Instagram.  ...Resources that we mentioned in the episode:-"Have you ever wondered which veterinarians have negative attitudes about mental health and why?" A blog post written by Marie- Humans can experience 34,000 distinguishable emotions. Find some new feelings on this chart.-Better Help-Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett-Dare to Lead by Brene Brown...www.thewholeveterinarian.com

Dr. Jerry Klein, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Kennel Club, joins us today to discuss things to look for when choosing a breeder to increase the odds of having a healthy puppy. All dogs can carry genes for health problems, so health testing is critical for dogs of any breed or mix that are being bred. If seeking a purebred dog, visit the AKC “parent club” website for that breed to learn about common health concerns in the breed and find resources to connect you to a breeder or a breed rescue group. The Canine Health Information Center is another resource to learn about genetic testing recommended for a particular breed. Whether the puppies will be purebred or not or show quality or not, anyone breeding a litter should be making an effort to produce healthy puppies and ensure that they are going to good homes. No one can guarantee that a puppy will not get cancer, but there are things you can do to decrease risk. Things to look for include: Health testing results from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA), Penn HIP, and/or Embark – these are not just for purebreds! Asking questions about you that show their dedication to the breed and their puppies Referring to another breeder if they don't have a puppy available Willing to let you meet the parents and relatives Clean property and home or facility Records on longevity and health Stays in touch with puppy owners Transparency about health issues Parents at least 2 years old (physically mature and minimum age for many health tests) Good nutrition for puppies Parasite prevention Socialization for puppies Involved with their breed(s) for a while In case you have wondered, the AKC is primarily a registry – they track registered dogs and hold dog shows. It is a “club of clubs.” The AKC does not control specifics of each breed – that is up to the parent or national clubs, each made up of people passionate about and dedicated to their breed. Links Mentioned in Today's Show: American Kennel Club AKC Breeder of Merit Program Canine Health Foundation Canine Health Information Center Embark Orthopedic Foundation for Animals PennHIP Related Links: AKC Parent Club List About Today's Guest, Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer of AKC: Dr. Klein brings with him over 35 years of experience in the Veterinary field. He is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, the Veterinary Emergency & past member of Critical Care Society, as well as The Afghan Hound Club of America and Fox Terrier Club of Chicago. Dr. Klein has also been a licensed judge for The American Kennel Club for 30 years, judging on both the national and international levels. If you have questions, you can reach Dr. Klein at cvo@akc.org. Other Links: To join the private Facebook group for readers of Dr. Dressler's book “The Dog Cancer Survival Guide,” go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogcancersupport/  Dog Cancer Answers is a Maui Media production in association with Dog Podcast Network This episode is sponsored by the best-selling animal health book The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog's Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Demian Dressler and Dr. Susan Ettinger. Available everywhere fine books are sold. Have a guest you think would be great for our show? Contact our producers at DogCancerAnswers.com Have an inspiring True Tail about your own dog's cancer journey you think would help other dog lovers? Share your true tail with our producers. If you would like to ask a dog cancer related question for one of our expert veterinarians to answer on a future Q&A episode, call our Listener Line at 808-868-3200 www.dogcanceransers.com. Dog Cancer News is a free weekly newsletter that contains useful information designed to help your dog with cancer. To sign up, please visit: www.dogcancernews.com

Description: Ken Yagi MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) sits down with Dr. Andy Roarkto discuss a topic that gets people very fired up… Veterinary Nurse Practitioners. As we face an ongoing labor shortage, could the nurse practitioner model be an answer? How would this work given our current credentialing system? What are the dangers and drawbacks of this system? What would have to happen for Vet Nurse Practitioners to come to the profession? Let's get into it! LINKS: Empowering Your Team to Get Positive and Stay that Way (Workshop): https://unchartedvet.com/product/empowering-your-team-to-get-positive-and-stay-that-way/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) During his 20 years in the field, Ken has discovered and refined his role as a veterinary technician by promoting compassionate and progressive care for patients and their families. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. He has been awarded the NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, the California Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, and the California RVT Association of the Year award in 2017. Ken has co-edited the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking and has published various text chapters and articles in various publications. He gives presentations internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Ken works to encourage further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary nurses and technicians through work with organizations such as the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America co-chairing the Veterinary Nurse Initiative and serving as a board member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses, and the Veterinary Innovation Council. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team. Ken invites everyone to ask “Why?” to understand the “What” and “How” of our field, and to continually pursue new limits as veterinary professionals and individuals.

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a board-certified small animal emergency and critical care specialist and passionate advocate for veterinary team wellbeing. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker, consultant, and locum. Marie has spent more than 15 years practicing emergency and critical care medicine in academic and private referral hospital settings. She has been primary or co-author of more than 30 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and is an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She is also co-editor of the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Outside of veterinary practice, Marie is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and has completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for professionals. She facilitates wellness workshops and retreats for veterinary clinics or organizations and offers individual or group wellbeing sessions for veterinary team members. Marie has Compassion Fatigue Training from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, as well as Mental Health First Aid Training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from the Centre for Suicide Prevention. Marie is also a certified life coach and writes a monthly blog and e-newsletter on pertinent issues related to veterinary wellness. She has authored dozens of articles and recorded a multitude of podcast interviews related to personal and professional wellbeing. When she is not working, Marie enjoys practicing yoga, reading, hiking, and strength training, as well as spending time with family and friends. For more information, please visit www.marieholowaychuk.com or follow Marie on Facebook (@DrMarieHolowaychuk), Twitter (@DrMHolowaychuk), LinkedIn (@DrMarieHolowaychuk), or Instagram (@MarieHolowaychuk).

Emily Dozeman, DVM, DACVECC is a board-certified emergency and critical care doctor. She is one of the managing partners and codepartment head of the emergency and critical care service at Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency.  Dozeman is experienced in all aspects of emergency medicine and critical care with a particular interest in the management of polytrauma patients, sepsis, and transfusion medicine.  When not treating patients, Dr. Dozeman enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her husband, Brett, and being active. She has two rescue French bulldogs and a cat named Petry

In this podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) interviews Samantha Kowalski, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) on end-of-life decision making, hospice care, and euthanasia in veterinary medicine. Samantha is a veterinary technician at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield, MA. She received her VTS in Emergency and Critical Care in 2011 and in 2016 obtained her VTS in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Tune in to learn more about the controversy and ethical dilemma of euthanasia and end-of-life decision making and hospice care in veterinary medicine.

Today's VETgirl podcast is sponsored by Weave. In this podcast, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) interviews Samantha Kowalski, CVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM) on end-of-life decision making, hospice care, and euthanasia in veterinary medicine. Samantha is a veterinary technician at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital in South Deerfield, MA. She received her VTS in Emergency and Critical Care in 2011 and in 2016 obtained her VTS in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Tune in to learn more about the controversy and ethical dilemma of euthanasia and end-of-life decision making and hospice care in veterinary medicine.

El ponente es Carla Molina Nadal, Veterinaria y residente del European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Carla Molina se licenció en medicina veterinaria por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) y realizó un internado rotatorio en medicina y cirugía de pequeños animales en la Fundación Hospital Clínico Veterinario de la UAB, dónde descubrió su interés por la medicina intensiva en pequeños animales. Posteriormente, realizó un internado de especialidad en Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva dónde actualmente es residente del Colegio Europeo de Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva en la Fundación Hospital Clínico Veterinario de la UAB. Descripción La presión intra-abdominal se define como la presión establecida en la cavidad abdominal. En pacientes sometidos a cirugía abdominal, enfermedades abdominales o en pacientes en estado crítico, ésta puede encontrarse significativamente aumentada, predisponiendo al desarrollo del síndrome compartimental abdominal y al fallo multiorgánico, aumentando así la morbilidad y mortalidad de estos pacientes. La medición de la presión intra-abdominal puede realizarse mediante técnicas simples y mínimamente invasivas, y su medición y monitorización es fundamental en estos pacientes.Durante la charla repasaremos estos conceptos y haremos una aproximación clínica práctica. Clinical lectures La especialización en el Hospital Clinic Veterinari (HCV) de profesores con Diplomatura europea o americana, la máxima titulación posible dentro de la especialización en veterinaria, siguiendo el modelo de los hospitales de medicina humana. Los diplomados son los únicos veterinarios que tienen la consideración de especialistas en todo el mundo. El HCV ha ido ampliando su oferta hasta llegar a las 16 especialidades médicas actuales con sus respectivas residencias. Esto permite ofrecer atención altamente especializada y garantiza que cada paciente sea tratado por el profesional más adecuado en un equipo interdisciplinar enfocado a aplicar la mejor medicina. Los Clinical lectures se celebran semanalmante los viernes durante el periodo lectivo y participan residentes e internos de cada una de las especialidades. Hora: 8h CET ( para no interferir en el queacer diario del Hospital)

El ponente es Carla Molina Nadal, Veterinaria y residente del European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Carla Molina se licenció en medicina veterinaria por la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) y realizó un internado rotatorio en medicina y cirugía de pequeños animales en la Fundación Hospital Clínico Veterinario de la UAB, dónde descubrió su interés por la medicina intensiva en pequeños animales. Posteriormente, realizó un internado de especialidad en Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva dónde actualmente es residente del Colegio Europeo de Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva en la Fundación Hospital Clínico Veterinario de la UAB. Descripción La presión intra-abdominal se define como la presión establecida en la cavidad abdominal. En pacientes sometidos a cirugía abdominal, enfermedades abdominales o en pacientes en estado crítico, ésta puede encontrarse significativamente aumentada, predisponiendo al desarrollo del síndrome compartimental abdominal y al fallo multiorgánico, aumentando así la morbilidad y mortalidad de estos pacientes. La medición de la presión intra-abdominal puede realizarse mediante técnicas simples y mínimamente invasivas, y su medición y monitorización es fundamental en estos pacientes.Durante la charla repasaremos estos conceptos y haremos una aproximación clínica práctica. Clinical lectures La especialización en el Hospital Clinic Veterinari (HCV) de profesores con Diplomatura europea o americana, la máxima titulación posible dentro de la especialización en veterinaria, siguiendo el modelo de los hospitales de medicina humana. Los diplomados son los únicos veterinarios que tienen la consideración de especialistas en todo el mundo. El HCV ha ido ampliando su oferta hasta llegar a las 16 especialidades médicas actuales con sus respectivas residencias. Esto permite ofrecer atención altamente especializada y garantiza que cada paciente sea tratado por el profesional más adecuado en un equipo interdisciplinar enfocado a aplicar la mejor medicina. Los Clinical lectures se celebran semanalmante los viernes durante el periodo lectivo y participan residentes e internos de cada una de las especialidades. Hora: 8h CET ( para no interferir en el queacer diario del Hospital)

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Part 2 of our IMHA and IMTP episodes. This week we are diving into diagnostics, treatment, and our favorite; CLIENT COMMUNICATION! We discuss what to look for when managing these patients, and how to prepare clients for managing these pets at home.    For our 1 year episode. Must be in by October 11th! We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 925-579-1216 and we’ll play you on the show! Sunday Oct 11th at 8:30a PST: Platelet Count Webinar Monday October 12th 10a PST/ 12p CST Royal Canin Webinar 1 hour RACE approved webinar Upping Your Tech Game: Being A Rock Star Tech register at: http://imfpp.org/rcregistration For a list of current webinars go to http://imfpp.org/webinar  Vet Tech Appreciation Week Poster: got to https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/vet-tech-appreciation-week.html and download a copy to share!   Question of the Week What is your experience with IMHA/IMTP or Evans?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode52   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Bistner, S. I., Ford, R. B., & Raffe, M. R. (2000). Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment (7th ed.). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders Company. Brandenburg, Y. (2017). Evans Syndrome: A Technician's Role. ACVIM. National Harbor: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. For a copy go to https://imfpp.org/ACVIM2017  Brooks, M. B., & Catalfamo, J. L. (2010). Chapter 189 Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia, von Willebrand Disease, and Platelet Disorders. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Disease of the Dog and the Cat (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 772-783). St. Louis, Missouri: Sounders Elsevier. e-Clin Path. Hematology » Anemia » Mechanisms. (2020, September 27). Retrieved from https://eclinpath.com/hematology/anemia/mechanisms-of-anemia/ Garcia, J., & South-Bodiford, R. (2012). Chapter 7 Hematology. In L. Merrill, Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (pp. 161-192). Danvers, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing. Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs IMHA. (2017). Retrieved February 10, 2020, from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6228146980/   Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs (IMHA). (2017, 12 6). Retrieved from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6228146980  Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT)~Canine Immune Disorders~Blood Clots. (2017, 12 6). Retrieved from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ImmMediatedThrombocytopeniaCanineImmuneDisorders/  Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. (2020, February 10). Retrieved from Technician Treasure Trove: https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove  Johnson, V., & Dow, S. (2014). Chapter 60 Management of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs. In J. D. Bongura, & D. C. Twedt, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy (XV ed., pp. 275-279). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Mackin, A. (2016). Immunosuppressive Therapy in Dogs and Cats: Recent Drug Development. 2016 ACVIM Forum (pp. 1113-1117). Denver: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Mitchell, K., & Kruth, S. (2010). Chapter 188 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Other Regenerative Anemias. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and the Ca (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 761-772). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. Mitchell, K., & Kruth, S. (2010). Chapter 188 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Other Regenerative Anemias. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and the Ca (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 761-772). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. Nakamura, R. K., Tompkins, E., & Bianco, D. (2012, January 25). Therapeutic Options For Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 22(1), 59-72. doi:10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00705.x Neel, J. A., Birkenheuer, A. J., & Grindem, C. B. (2014). Chapter 61 Thrombocytopenia. In J. D. Bonagura, & D. C. Twedt, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy (Vol. XV, pp. 280-286). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Norton, A., & Roberts, I. (2005). Management of Evans Syndrome. British Journal of Haematology, 125-137. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05809.x Pharmacology Laboratory. (2014). Retrieved from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.cvm.msstate.edu/animal-health-center/pharmacodynamic-laboratory  Plumb, D. (2011). Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (7th ed.). Stockholm, Wisconsin: Wiley-Blackwell. Thomason, J. D., & Calvert, C. A. (2012). Chapter 5 Thrombotic Disorders in Small Animal Medicine. In L. Merrill, Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (pp. 127-135). Danvers, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing. West, L. D., & Hart, J. R. (2014). Treatment of Idiopathic Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia with Mycophenolate Mofetil in Five Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 24(2), 226-231. doi:10.1111/vec.12121   Listen to episodes  50 Immune System: When the Body Attacks  21 Hematology Kickoff: Back to Basics 22 RBC’s Anemia to Polycythemia 23 Coag’s Balancing Hemostasis Website references: https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/imha.html https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/imtp.html Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: We are scraping the surface when discussing immune mediated hemolytic anemia and immune mediated thrombocytopenia. We are discussing common symptoms we see when these patients present.    For our 1 year episode. Must be in by October 11th! We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 925-579-1216 and we’ll play you on the show! Sunday Oct 11th at 8:30a PST: Platelet Count Webinar Monday October 12th 10a PST/ 12p CST Royal Canin Webinar 1 hour RACE approved webinar Upping Your Tech Game: Being A Rock Star Tech register at: http://imfpp.org/rcregistration For a list of current webinars go to http://imfpp.org/webinar  Vet Tech Appreciation Week Poster: got to https://www.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/vet-tech-appreciation-week.html and download a copy to share!   Question of the Week What do you like or dislike about IMHA or IMTP, or have you never had the pleasure of managing one of these cases?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode51   Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Bistner, S. I., Ford, R. B., & Raffe, M. R. (2000). Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment (7th ed.). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: W. B. Saunders Company. Brandenburg, Y. (2017). Evans Syndrome: A Technician's Role. ACVIM. National Harbor: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. For a copy go to https://imfpp.org/ACVIM2017  Brooks, M. B., & Catalfamo, J. L. (2010). Chapter 189 Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia, von Willebrand Disease, and Platelet Disorders. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Disease of the Dog and the Cat (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 772-783). St. Louis, Missouri: Sounders Elsevier. e-Clin Path. Hematology » Anemia » Mechanisms. (2020, September 27). Retrieved from https://eclinpath.com/hematology/anemia/mechanisms-of-anemia/ Garcia, J., & South-Bodiford, R. (2012). Chapter 7 Hematology. In L. Merrill, Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (pp. 161-192). Danvers, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing. Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs IMHA. (2017). Retrieved February 10, 2020, from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6228146980/   Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs (IMHA). (2017, 12 6). Retrieved from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6228146980  Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia (IMT)~Canine Immune Disorders~Blood Clots. (2017, 12 6). Retrieved from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ImmMediatedThrombocytopeniaCanineImmuneDisorders/  Internal Medicine For Vet Techs. (2020, February 10). Retrieved from Technician Treasure Trove: https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove  Johnson, V., & Dow, S. (2014). Chapter 60 Management of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs. In J. D. Bongura, & D. C. Twedt, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy (XV ed., pp. 275-279). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Mackin, A. (2016). Immunosuppressive Therapy in Dogs and Cats: Recent Drug Development. 2016 ACVIM Forum (pp. 1113-1117). Denver: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Mitchell, K., & Kruth, S. (2010). Chapter 188 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Other Regenerative Anemias. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and the Ca (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 761-772). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. Mitchell, K., & Kruth, S. (2010). Chapter 188 Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia and Other Regenerative Anemias. In S. J. Ettinger, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and the Ca (7th ed., Vol. 1, pp. 761-772). St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders Elsevier. Nakamura, R. K., Tompkins, E., & Bianco, D. (2012, January 25). Therapeutic Options For Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 22(1), 59-72. doi:10.1111/j.1476-4431.2011.00705.x Neel, J. A., Birkenheuer, A. J., & Grindem, C. B. (2014). Chapter 61 Thrombocytopenia. In J. D. Bonagura, & D. C. Twedt, Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy (Vol. XV, pp. 280-286). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. Norton, A., & Roberts, I. (2005). Management of Evans Syndrome. British Journal of Haematology, 125-137. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2005.05809.x Pharmacology Laboratory. (2014). Retrieved from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine: http://www.cvm.msstate.edu/animal-health-center/pharmacodynamic-laboratory  Plumb, D. (2011). Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (7th ed.). Stockholm, Wisconsin: Wiley-Blackwell. Thomason, J. D., & Calvert, C. A. (2012). Chapter 5 Thrombotic Disorders in Small Animal Medicine. In L. Merrill, Small Animal Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses (pp. 127-135). Danvers, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing. West, L. D., & Hart, J. R. (2014). Treatment of Idiopathic Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia with Mycophenolate Mofetil in Five Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 24(2), 226-231. doi:10.1111/vec.12121   Listen to episodes  50 Immune System: When the Body Attacks  21 Hematology Kickoff: Back to Basics 22 RBC’s Anemia to Polycythemia 23 Coag’s Balancing Hemostasis Website references: https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/imha.html https://www.internalmedicineforpetparents.com/imtp.html Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

Mixed animal veterinarian, Dr Tracey Westegaard, knows that no one plans for a pet emergency. In this episode, she gives practical tips for actually planning who to call, what to expect and how to pay for the emergency visit. She also reminds everyone that sugar gets you further than spice especially in a highly emotional, scary, time sensitive emergencies. Don't be a jerk to the people you need help from!

Welcome Dr. Kristin Welch to todays episode as she breaks down 5 constructive tips to help in emergency and critical care. Dr. Welch not only is the CEO of DVM Stat Consulting, but her substantial training, credentials and experience in emergency and critical care has allowed her efforts at Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC), to become the only Level I-certified emergency care center in the Southeast, as designated by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). So be sure to tune in and listen! 

La obstrucción de vías altas en perros es una urgencia muy frecuente en la clínica diaria. Las causas son muy variadas siendo el síndrome braquicefálico la más frecuente. A menudo este tipo de cuadros son muy estresantes para el veterinario de urgencias ya que se deben tomar muchas decisiones en poco tiempo y las complicaciones son habituales. El Doctor Luis Bosch nos explica cómo estar preparados para actuar de manera ordenada y cómo hacer frente a las múltiples complicaciones que nos podemos encontrar. Para ello, utilizaremos vídeos y fotos de situaciones reales que nos ayudarán a entender mejor el proceso de estabilización y cuidados una vez el paciente ha sido estabilizado. El Dr. Luis Bosch es veterinario diplomado EBVS (European Veterinary Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care) y ACVECC (American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care) y responsable del Servicio de Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva de la Fundació Hospital Clínic Veterinari de la Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics

La obstrucción de vías altas en perros es una urgencia muy frecuente en la clínica diaria. Las causas son muy variadas siendo el síndrome braquicefálico la más frecuente. A menudo este tipo de cuadros son muy estresantes para el veterinario de urgencias ya que se deben tomar muchas decisiones en poco tiempo y las complicaciones son habituales. El Doctor Luis Bosch nos explica cómo estar preparados para actuar de manera ordenada y cómo hacer frente a las múltiples complicaciones que nos podemos encontrar. Para ello, utilizaremos vídeos y fotos de situaciones reales que nos ayudarán a entender mejor el proceso de estabilización y cuidados una vez el paciente ha sido estabilizado. El Dr. Luis Bosch es veterinario diplomado EBVS (European Veterinary Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care) y ACVECC (American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care) y responsable del Servicio de Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva de la Fundació Hospital Clínic Veterinari de la Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics

La obstrucción de vías altas en perros es una urgencia muy frecuente en la clínica diaria. Las causas son muy variadas siendo el síndrome braquicefálico la más frecuente. A menudo este tipo de cuadros son muy estresantes para el veterinario de urgencias ya que se deben tomar muchas decisiones en poco tiempo y las complicaciones son habituales. El Doctor Luis Bosch nos explica cómo estar preparados para actuar de manera ordenada y cómo hacer frente a las múltiples complicaciones que nos podemos encontrar. Para ello, utilizaremos vídeos y fotos de situaciones reales que nos ayudarán a entender mejor el proceso de estabilización y cuidados una vez el paciente ha sido estabilizado. El Dr. Luis Bosch es veterinario diplomado EBVS (European Veterinary Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care) y ACVECC (American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care) y responsable del Servicio de Urgencias y Medicina Intensiva de la Fundació Hospital Clínic Veterinari de la Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visita nuestro blog: https://www.affinity-petcare.com/vets... Síguenos en nuestros canales oficiales: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/vet... Twitter: https://twitter.com/VetsAndClinics

Welcome to another edition of The Veterinary Project Podcast! In this episode, Jonny and Mike are sitting down with Anesthesiologist and National Medical Director of Specialty Medicine for VCA Canada, Dr Craig Mosley. Dr. Mosley graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College where he also completed a residency and Master's of Science program in veterinary anesthesia. He has been actively involved in many facets of veterinary medicine since graduation including; mixed animal practice, critical care medicine, teaching, management and of course, anesthesia in both private and academic practices throughout North America. Dr. Mosley's varied experiences have provided him with the foundation for his practical and “real-world” approach to anesthesia and pain management. His wider interests in veterinary medicine include innovations in veterinary medicine, the science of clinical decision-making and medical errors. In addition to his role as the National Medical Director, Specialty Medicine for VCA Canada, Dr. Mosley works as a part-time Staff Anesthesiologist at VCA Canada, 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital in Newmarket, Ontario. In his spare time, Dr. Mosley spends time exploring the outdoors with his veterinary anesthesiologist wife and two young daughters. Topics of this wide-ranging conversation with Craig include: Why career trajectory is about collecting experiences that contribute to who we are today Recognizing veterinary medicine is an amazing "fall-back plan" if you ever want to step out and try something new Why you get more rewards from doing the things that appear to be the scariest or hardest to do at first Mentorship and being okay to ask for help Being willing to share ideas with others An extended discussion with perspectives around the future of veterinary medicine The Impact Round! If you liked the show and want to stay in the know please subscribe to the podcast on the listening platform of your choosing! We'd also love it if you joined us for The Veterinary Project journey and connected with our community of like-minded Veterinary professionals. Send us an email at theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com and we'll get you connected to our private Facebook group. Any questions, comments, feedback, or requests for guests can also be sent to theveterinaryprojectpodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and we look forward to seeing you next Wednesday for another episode of The Veterinary Project Podcast. - Michael Bugg, DVM & Jonathan Leicht, DVM

In this episode, I interview the fascinating Dr. Cindy Otto is an associate professor and veterinarian with specialty certification in both Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. She has worked in the Emergency Service at the University of Pennsylvania MJ Ryan Veterinary Hospital for over 20 years. She has been a member of FEMA’s Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 1 from 1994-2010. She is a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) and has been training dogs for the past 10 years. Most recently she has founded the Penn Vet Working Dog Center and serves as the Executive Director, where she oversees the science-based program to raise and train dogs for detection work. Penn Vet website https://www.vet.upenn.edu/research/centers-laboratories/center/penn-vet-working-dog-center Show Sponsors: FORD K9 LLC.   www.fordk9.com Attend any one of our classes or seminars.  Ford K9 now offers the new CSDT (Certified Sport Detection Dog Trainer) classes.  We offer Level 1 and Level 2.  Becoming a CSDT will help you develop as a trainer and become more familiar and efficient as a trainer working with all types of dogs and handlers wanting to join in the great sport of scent detection. Ford K9 also offers Handler and Trainer courses for those working professional detection dogs such as Explosive, Firearm, Narcotic, Mass Media and Cell Phone Detection. We are offering Seminars of Cognition for Handlers and Trainers in SAR/HRD as well as Wildlife Conservation K9 Teams.  Contact us for more information at www.fordk9.com SHOW YOUR SUPPORT for K9s TALKING SCENTS PODCAST you now have all kinds of gear for you guys from Shirts, Hats, Mugs and more just got to www.fordk9.com and click on the ONLINE STORE

In this episode, I have the privilege in speaking with my colleague, Dr. John Geller. We talk about street veterinary care, a growing service that is in much need of help and education. Dr. Jon Geller is an emergency veterinarian and hospital director at the Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo. He is board-certified in Canine and Feline Medicine. He is also the co-founder and President of the Board of Directors for two non-profits, The Ladybug Fund and The Street Dog Coalition. In addition, he was active in the field of wildlife animal welfare issues as a committee member for the inaugural Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for the National Park Service. Dr. Geller is also a Certified Veterinary Journalist (CVJ), and writes regular columns for his regional newspaper and other pet periodicals. His current areas of interest are providing veterinary care to the pets of indigent clients, and investigating feedlot ecology.

In Snack-Sized Episode 5, Lauren and JJ discuss outpatient therapy options for the management of canine parvo virus and they have questions. What is considered outpatient therapy? What level of treatment is involved? Is it less expensive? Why are there cupcakes? The outpatient study referenced in this episode is: Evaluation of an Outpatient Protocol in the Treatment of Canine Parvoviral Enteritis from the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, January 2017: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918639/ Another good resrouce is this FAQ from Colorado State University about their standard outpatient treatment for canine parvovirus: http://csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/documents/parvo-outpatient-protocol-faq-companion-animal-studies.pdf The Australian study referenced in this episode is: Socioeconomic, geographic, and climatic risk factors for canine parvovirus infection and euthansia in Australia from Preventative Veterinary Medicine, January 2020: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167587719304830 A link to_ Frequently asked questions about SNAP Parvo Test_: https://www.idexx.com/files/snap-parvo-test-faqs.pdf The episode of the Hidden Brain podcast about memory that is referenced in this episode is: Did That Really Happen? How Our Memories Betray Us, which was released on December 16, 2019: https://www.npr.org/2019/12/16/788422090/did-that-really-happen-how-our-memories-betray-us

We’ve been presented with a very sick puppy and an unexpected test result. Lauren and JJ are on the case! The ladies review differentials for gastroenteritis in puppies and discuss the pathophysiology and treatment of canine parvo virus. Sources for this episode include: Greene, C.E. and Decaro, N. “Canine Viral Enteritis.” Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat, 4th Edition. Elsevier 2012, pp. 67-75. Goddard, A., Leisewitz, A. L., Christopher, M. M., Duncan, N. M., and Becker, P. J. “Prognostic usefulness of blood leukocyte changes in canine parvoviral enteritis.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Mar-Apr 2008. Volume 22, pp. 309-316. Rothrock, K. and Shell, L.G. “Canine Parvovirus Infection.” Vincyclopedia of Diseases. Veterinary Information Network: www.vin.com. Sullivan, L. A. “Canine Parvovirus.” 2016. Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Spring Symposium Proceedings. “Frequently asked questions about SNAP parvo text.” Idexx: https://www.idexx.com/files/snap-parvo-test-faqs.pdf Schultz, R. D., Larson, L. J., and Lorentzen, L. P. “Effects of modified live canine parvovirus vaccine on the SNAP ELISA antigen assay.” 2008. International Veterinary Emergency Critical Symposium Proceedings. Mohr, A. J., Leisewitz, A. L., Jacobson, L. S., Steiner, J. M., Ruaux, C. G., Williams, D. A. “Effect of early enteral nutrition on intestinal permeability, intestinal protein loss, and outcome in dogs with severe parvoviral enteritis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 2003. Volume 17, pp. 791-798.

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Upping your tech game. We discuss all the different ways you can add to your career with different veterinary courses, certifications, and degrees. After all, we all love to keep learning and keep growing, right?    Question of the Week What is something you plan on pursuing within your veterinary career?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode35   Resources We Mentioned in the Show    NAVTA   https://www.navta.net/ NAVTA approved Academies for VTS:      The Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians https://www.avecct.org/ The Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians  https://www.avdt.us/ The Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians https://www.aimvt.com/ The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia https://www.avtaa-vts.org/index.pml The Academy of Veterinary Zoological Medicine Technicians https://azvt.org/AVZMT/ The Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses https://www.alavtn.org/ The Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians https://avbt.net/ The Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians https://www.avcpt.net/ The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice http://avtcp.org/index.html The Academy of Dermatology Veterinary Technicians http://www.vetdermtech.com/ The Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians http://www.aevnt.org/ The Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians https://www.aprvt.com/ The Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians  https://nutritiontechs.com/ Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians http://www.avot-vts.org/ The Academy of Veterinary Surgical Technicians https://www.avst-vts.org/ The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Diagnostic Imaging https://avtdi.org/   NAVC Certifications   https://navc.com/certifications/   Veterinary Pain Practitioner    https://ivapm.org/professionals/ivapm-certification-cvpp/   Recover CPR    https://recoverinitiative.org/ Certified Veterinary Practice Manager https://www.vhma.org/cvpm-certification/about-certification   Fear Free Certification   https://fearfreepets.com/   Veterinary Forensics Sciences   https://vetforensics.med.ufl.edu/   Veterinary Cannabis CE   https://www.veterinarycannabis.org/   Bachelors Degree Programs   https://www.avma.org/education/accreditation/programs/avma-cvtea-accredited-programs-offer-bachelor-science-4-year-degree-veterinary-technology  https://www.pennfoster.edu/programs-and-degrees/veterinary-studies/veterinary-technology-bachelors-degree   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

This week on the Cone... The amazing Dr. Marie Holowaychuk and Dr. Andy Roark discuss martyr status in vet medicine and how we need to stop competing to be the most burned out. Original article:https://marieholowaychuk.com/2019/10/16/stop-martyr-start-modeling-healthy-behavior/ We are supported by PSI Vet! The PSIvet Healthcare Initiative hopes to introduce new ways to ensure all Veterinary Professionals get the healthcare coverage they need. Learn more at https://www.psihealthcareinitiative.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: https://marieholowaychuk.com/ Dr. Marie Holowaychuk is a specialist in small animal emergency and critical care and a passionate advocate for wellbeing in the veterinary profession. She lives in Calgary and travels worldwide as a speaker and locum. Marie received her DVM from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and then completed a year-long rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Washington State University, followed by a 3-year small animal emergency and critical care residency at North Carolina State University. After becoming board certified in 2008, she accepted a faculty position at the Ontario Veterinary College, where she was Assistant Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine until 2013. Dr. Holowaychuk has been primary or co-author of more than 30 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals and is an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She has spoken at conferences across Canada, Europe, and the USA, in addition to various general practitioner and veterinary technician continuing education programs. She helped train ten emergency and critical care residents and mentored interns, graduate students, and veterinary students in clinical research, facilitating their co-authorship on veterinary publications. She is also co-editor of the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking. Marie has a diversity of experiences in veterinary medicine including time spent in general, specialty, and academic practice. One thing that Marie feels is consistent no matter the veterinary setting is that all members of the profession are susceptible to compassion fatigue and burnout. As such, Marie facilitates Veterinary Wellness Workshops and Retreats for veterinary care providers that include lectures, yoga, and meditation practices. She is a certified yoga and meditation teacher and has completed a mindfulness-based stress reduction course for professionals. She also has Compassion Fatigue Training from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work, Mental Health First Aid Training from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training from the Centre for Suicide Prevention, and a Life Coaching certificate. Marie's favorite self-care activities include strength training, practicing yoga, rollerblading, watching movies, and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

Dr Barrie Sands integrates heart-centered consciousness with her work as a holistic and emergency veterinarian. 

Her insights and experience shine a light on just how powerfully a human’s presence can make a difference when there is a priority of heart connection.

Should I go to an emergency clinic? This is an often asked question and, with the help of ER vet Dr. Stabler, Dr. Bone discusses the symptoms and conditions that we consider an emergency. Also, a quick update on the new findings with COVID19

Dr. Nancy Scott, veterinarian and co-owner of Horizon Veterinary Specialists, joins Dr. Bunny to discuss veterinary care and so much more.  Horizon Veterinary Specialists is a small animal specialty & emergency hospital providing 24-hour, 7-days-a-week care for your pets. Dr. Scott shares the story of how she decided to become a veterinarian, and it was quite an interesting journey!  Tune in and learn more about Dr. Nancy Scott and Horizon Veterinary Specialists.  A very informative interview! About Dr. Nancy Scott, MS, DVM, DACVECC: Nancy Scott, MS, DVM, DACVECC is a board certified Emergency and Critical Care Specialist. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in 1992 from Santa Clara University and her Masters of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Scott continued her education at the University of California, Davis where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Scott completed a rotating internship at the University of Minnesota's Veterinary Teaching Hospital then returned to UC Davis to complete her residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Scott has presented lectures on subjects including head trauma, mechanical ventilation and fluid resuscitation. After completing her residency in 2005, Dr. Scott moved to Ventura where she joined a local veterinary specialty hospital and established a renowned emergency and critical care department. She is particularly knowledgeable in critical patient anesthesia, post-operative patient management, poly-trauma and management of severe electrolyte disturbances. About Horizon Veterinary Specialists: Your pet is part of your family and deserves the highest quality in specialty and emergency care. We are passionate about what we do and are here for you and your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are committed to working closely with you and your family veterinarian to provide the best possible care for your pet. Horizon Veterinary Specialists opened on August 1, 2018. We were founded by five, local board-certified veterinary experts in their fields. Horizon Veterinary Specialists is open 24/7 for your small animal Specialty and Emergency Veterinary needs. Our hospital serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, and the surrounding counties. Well respected Criticalists, Dr. Sarah Gray and Dr. Nancy Scott, are both board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Together they founded Emergency Veterinary Care (EVC), an after-hours emergency facility in Ventura, in late 2016.  They were joined initially by Dr. Mary Ellen McLoughlin, a highly experienced Emergency Veterinarian. Dr. Amy Rhoades, Dr. Melissa Herrera and Dr. Theresa Ortega, all board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, joined shortly thereafter. We transitioned to Horizon Veterinary Specialists and opened its doors in August of 2018.  The five board-certified veterinarians have been providing specialty veterinary care in the Ventura community for many years and bring over 70 years of collective internal medicine, emergency and critical care experience. Contact Dr. Nancy Scott and Horizon Veterinary Specialists at (805) 856-0290 or e-mail: info@horizonvets.com Horizon Veterinary Specialists is located at 5280 Valentine Road, Suite 120, in Ventura, California. Contact Dr. Bunny Vreeland at (805) 482-8111 or E-mail: Bunny@BunnyVreeland.com Also visit: https://bunnyvreeland.org/  https://vreelandcollege.org/   https://upgradeyourlifewithdrbunny.com     https://communicatewithanyone.wordpress.com/

For over a decade, Jo-Anne Brenner has developed and taught K9 emergency medicine programs for SAR, law enforcement and military K9 handlers and paramedics. She leads a team of multidisciplinary experts to customize education programs for specific environments and protocols including Canine-TCCC, K9-TECC, and wilderness protocols. Jo-Anne and the K9 MEDIC™ team have been privileged to serve teams including USAF PJs, ATF Special Operations Medics, CBP (BorSTAR/BorTAC) K9 Handlers and Medics, Georgia Emergency Management Agency teams and a wide variety of over 100 state and local EMS, law enforcement and SAR teams. Jo-Anne is a recognized author and speaker for industry media. She was an American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT) Prehospital sub-committees contributor and author for the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care K9-TECC Working Group. Throughout her careers, she has taught more than 10,000 students in 14 countries, and in five languages.  Visit www.K9Medic.com Webinars and Seminars with Cameron Ford and Guests www.fordk9.com or email Cameron at cameron@fordk9.com **SNIFF AND BITE**  in Las Vegas with Carlos Ramirez at Silver State K9 Feb 28 to March 1 to sign up email Cameron Silver State K9 LLC  Handler and Trainer Schools, Detection and Protection dog Seminars, and Dogs for sale.  www.silverstatek9.com Nose and Scent Work Training and Seminars "The Scentsable K9" with Pete Stevens.  www.thescentsablek9.com KATS Platinum for all your K9 Record keeping www.katsplatinum.com PODCAST INFO FROM K9 MEDIC: K9 MEDIC Baseline Trending Card: www.K9MEDIC.com/resources K9 Tactical Emergency Medical Simulator: www.K9MEDIC.com/K9TEMS K9 MEDIC Kits:  https://www.k9medic.com/product/k9-medic-k9-handler-fak-basic-edition/ xStat Plunger based hemostatic agent: https://www.revmedx.com/xstat/ K9 Litter: https://shop.directactionk9.com/The-Jaeger-Tactical-K9-Litter-DAK9-MED-JTL.htm

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview fellow criticalist, Dr. Armelle de Laforcade, DACVECC from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine on the newest guidelines released by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care called Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview fellow criticalist, Dr. Armelle de Laforcade, DACVECC from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine on the newest guidelines released by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care called Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE).

Today joining Brian and myself in the studio we are delighted to have Professor Dan Chan, our Head of Department here at the RVC. We could talk to him about so many things, though he has recently been involved in the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE) and we thought that we’d have a chat with him about that. Enjoy. The whole Consensus is available in a Special Issue in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care open access here; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14764431/2019/29/1 If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch: email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield. We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on Apple podcast or Acast and kindly write us a review.

Today joining Brian and myself in the studio we are delighted to have Professor Dan Chan, our Head of Department here at the RVC. We could talk to him about so many things, though he has recently been involved in the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE) and we thought that we’d have a chat with him about that. Enjoy. The whole Consensus is available in a Special Issue in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care open access here; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14764431/2019/29/1 If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch: email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield. We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on Apple podcast or Acast and kindly write us a review.

Dr. Justine Lee, the one and only VETgirl, is best known for the hugely popular on-line veterinary education resources that she produces through the vet girl on the run website, podcast, and pretty much anywhere where you find your continuing education.  Currently, Dr. Lee is one of approximately 450 board certified veterinary specialists world wide in emergency and critical care, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. She is also board-certified in toxicology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. She's been published in numerous veterinary journals and books, and has been aired on radio and television to promote preventative medicine, animal health, and the overall well-being of pets.  Justine is the author of two humorous pet reference books, entitled It's a Dog's Life… but It's Your Carpet and It's a Cat's World… You Just Live In It, and has co-edited and co-authored Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Small Animal Toxicology (Wiley-Blackwell 2011). She is one of the editors for the Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Emergency Medicine textbook. (Elsevier 2013). She has been a regular recipient of Speaker of the Year Awards for her talks on emergency, critical care, and toxicology, and she was the co-host and veterinary analyst on Nat Geo Wild‘s Animal ER LIVE. Dr. Lee still works as a criticalist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center, a specialty referral hospital in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.  And because she wasn't quite busy enough, 3 years ago she became a mom. So how in the world does she do all of this?! Join us in our conversation with this whirlwind of efficiency and impact as she shares with us her ideas about career, parenting , money, time management and much, much more.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vet-vault/message

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Amy Butler, DVM, MS, DACVECC on her recent study entitled "The influence of quotations uttered in emergency service triage traffic and hospitalization (Quiet)" which investigated the use of the word "Quiet." Does saying it increase ER caseload (It doesn't, but I still want to kick your butt when you say it).

In today's VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. Amy Butler, DVM, MS, DACVECC on her recent study entitled "The influence of quotations uttered in emergency service triage traffic and hospitalization (Quiet)" which investigated the use of the word "Quiet." Does saying it increase ER caseload (It doesn't, but I still want to kick your butt when you say it).

Join Animal Technical Rescue Branch Director Brandi Phillips, as she tells us about the exciting opportunities UF CVM's veterinarians, vet students, technicians and staff have with the UF Veterinarian Emergency Treatment Service team and how you can play a role in disaster response and animal technical rescue. ------- The Prevet Pawscast provides tips, tricks and tales for applying to vet school and exploring the veterinary medicine profession. You can get all kinds of updates on admissions here: www.facebook.com/ufveterinaryadmissions Producer: Michael Grubbs

In this episode I caught up with Angel Rivera at the 2019 VNCA conference in Brisbane. Angel is a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in the field of emergency and critical care (ECC). As an internationally recognised speaker he lectures to vets, veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians, and has been published in journals, text books and research abstracts.Angel has worked as a veterinary technician, Director of Nursing, Nursing Education Coordinator, Medical Director, Hospital Administrator, and currently works as a consultant advising on the training of emergency and critical care nursing concepts, protocols and procedures. In 2018 he was awarded a Steve Haskins Memorial Scholarship for his contribution to the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.Angel has been extremely supportive of the development of veterinary nursing in Australia and has enjoyed a 25 year friendship with the Aussie nurses. It was extremely emotional having him open the conference on the official launch day of the AVNAT scheme, and it was my absolute pleasure to join Angel’s ever-expanding gang of Aussie vet nurse friends.Angel listens to these podcasts:· EmCrit· Veterinary ECC Small Talk https://www.veteccsmalltalk.com/Angel recommends these books:· The hidden power of kindness: by the Reverend Lawrence G. Lovasik.· The Shack by Wm. Paul Young.· Samll Miracles: Extraordinary Coincidence from every day.· Yitta Halberstam and Judith Leventhal.· Squirrel seeks Chipmunk: by David Sedaris.We also discussed:· The AliveCor portable EKG machine https://www.alivecor.com/· ER Vet Tech Rounds https://www.facebook.com/groups/ERVetTechRounds/· Loom free screen recording software https://www.loom.com/For 24 hour crisis support call:· In Australia - Lifeline on 13 11 44· In the United States - the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1800 273 8255· In the UK - the Vetlife Helpline on 0303 040 2551.

John Reeve-Newson: Be Kind and Show Good Manners John Reeve-Newson graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1964 and soon after that returned to Toronto to establish The Animal Clinics One and Two, where he is still in active practice. He was also the founder of the Veterinary Emergency and Referral Clinic Partnership of Toronto, the first veterinary emergency clinic established in Canada. In 2006, Reeve-Newson founded the Companion Animal Wellness Foundation, a registered charity that provides funding assistance for the treatment of the critically ill or injured pets of those financially disadvantaged. In 2014, he was made a Companion of the Order of Caring Canadians by the Governor-General. Richard Meen and  Am. Can. Ch Kishniga The Tempest, “Sebastian” With Dr. Richard Meen, they established Kishniga Kennels in 1971. In 1977 Ch. Kishniga’s Desert Song, a Borzoi, bred by Reeve-Newson and Meen, and shown by Meen, was Canada’s top dog all breeds. The following year “Moustache,” as he was called, was exhibited in the USA and was number two hound in the USA. He is still the record holder for the breed with forty-seven all breed BIS in Canada and the USA to his credit. His brother “Dalgarth” was the youngest of his breed to win a BIS, which he did at nine months of age. As a judge, Reeve-Newson remembers how he was treated as a newcomer and endeavors always to be polite and respectful of all exhibitors and dogs. “Even if a dog isn’t good, (the dogs) don’t know it,” Reeve-Newson said. “They deserve as much of your attention as a great dog. They deserve to be treated with manners and politeness.” Reeve-Newson will be judging at the World Dog Show in China next week. While the show venue has received criticism, Reeve-Newson believes in leading by example. “You’re not going to change anything unless you go and show them a good example,” Reeve-Newson said. “Staying home yapping your mouth off isn’t going to do any good. Support this podcast

In this episode, Langdon Fielding walks hosts Peter Cappelli and Dan O'Meara through the life of a professional horse veterinarian!Dr. Fielding grew up in Mill Valley, CA and his first job was at Miwok Stables in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He led guided trail rides throughout the Marin Headlands as well as Mount Tamalpais and the Point Reyes National Seashore.Dr. Fielding attended college at Harvard University where he rode for the equestrian team (jumping). He attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis where he was classmates with both Dr. Catherine Jacobs and Dr. Jason Errico. Dr. Fielding then completed a large animal internship at Texas A&M University. After returning to California, he completed board certification in both the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care as well as the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Fielding began working at Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in 2003 and is currently one of the owners along with Dr. Diana Stolba and Dr. Catherine Jacobs.Dr. Fielding has continued riding throughout his life. In addition to the college equestrian team, he completed the 100 mile Tevis Cup at age 17 and then again in 2010. Dr. Fielding currently rides a couple of days each week but always wishes that he could spend more time in the saddle.Professionally, Dr. Fielding is dedicated to research and learning in the veterinary profession. He has over 30 research publications on topics including electrolyte and fluid therapy, emergency medicine, endurance horses, and neonatal foals. He is the co-editor of Equine Fluid Therapy, the only textbook focused on fluid and electrolytes in horses. Dr. Fielding is currently pursuing an MBA through the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fielding’s goal is to bring high quality veterinary medicine to as many horses as possible.Learn More about Loomis Basin Equine Medical Centerhttp://www.lbemc.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in the studio, joined by Simon Cook, one of our fabulous lecturers in Emergency and Critical Care here at the RVC. We talk to Simon about pericardial effusions and their management. We’ve hit 88 podcasts, 88 miles per hour allowed for time travel, not sure we are there yet. We hope that you enjoy.  Some papers of interest: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28992908 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28079972 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24236526 We will have to wait a bit before Simon’s paper comes out in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: Pericardial catheter placement in the management of pericardial effusion: 18 dogs Cook, Simon; Cortellini, Stefano; Humm, Karen R And looking forward to his findings from his current study. We will get him back into the studio to discuss If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch: email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield. We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on Apple podcast or Acast and kindly write us a review.

Back in the studio, joined by Simon Cook, one of our fabulous lecturers in Emergency and Critical Care here at the RVC. We talk to Simon about pericardial effusions and their management. We’ve hit 88 podcasts, 88 miles per hour allowed for time travel, not sure we are there yet. We hope that you enjoy.  Some papers of interest: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28992908 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28079972 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24236526 We will have to wait a bit before Simon’s paper comes out in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: Pericardial catheter placement in the management of pericardial effusion: 18 dogs Cook, Simon; Cortellini, Stefano; Humm, Karen R And looking forward to his findings from his current study. We will get him back into the studio to discuss If you have any comments about this podcast, please get in touch: email dbarfield@rvc.ac.uk; tweet @dombarfield. We would greatly appreciate your time to rate us on Apple podcast or Acast and kindly write us a review.

Thank you for listening to our very first Emergency and Critical Care Education podcast. We were graced with the presence of Dr Andrew Foster, resident in anaesthesia and analgesia at the Royal Veterinary College. We discuss the various tools in our arsenal for managing pain and to provide sedation in the veterinary emergency room. An associated article and other resources can be found at: http://vetemerge.cc/podcast/episode-1-sedation-and-analgesia-in-the-veterinary-emergency-room

As veterinary professionals - not to mention humans - it’s important to keep learning, growing, and evolving as we move through our careers and lives. Not only will we be happier, but this mindset is essential to staying engaged in our work, avoid mistakes, and building a sustainable career. I’m still riding the high of the past week at the AVMA Conference by catching up with my friend and former teacher, Ame Moon. Ame is a CVT and a VTS in Emergency and Critical Care. Today we are tackling issues such as finding longevity in being a vet nurse, finding happiness, and evolving your career throughout the years. Find out about what ER cases and procedures continue to drive Ame’s passion, why you should allow yourself to make mistakes and how to cultivate the teacher inside of you. Ame shares her tips on how to find support in your vet tech community, the reality of financials in the veterinary profession, and why she is staying away from being a ‘go-for’ tech and thinks you should too. Superstar veterinary nurses this episode is for you so let us know your thoughts and give a shout out to your favorite vet nurse in the comments on the episode page!   In This Episode What it is like teaching students in an Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital Longevity and making a career out of veterinary nursing The best ways to show appreciation to the nurses in your life A step by step breakdown of what it takes to become Veterinary Tech Specialised (VTS). The current cost to write the exam is $175. Putting self-worth into the equation of how much you charge   Quotes “Doctors have a job, and they are meant to be doctors. And nurses have a job, and they are meant to be nurses and to take care of the patients. And I just found the longer I was in the field, I wanted to be the one that was taking care of the animals and not necessarily the one making the major decisions for those animals.” (10:34) “I've always been drawn to [teaching], I've been told it comes very natural to me. Whether it’s teaching students or technicians or clients, that's a big one too, it’s just something that I’ve gotten a lot of satisfaction out of.” (24:32) “I think that the biggest thing for me that's kinda kept me in the field is just personal growth, and finding my passion. And I know that's a very recurrent theme when we talk about longevity, but I think it's so important. I knew that I wanted to be in emergency medicine. I learned that I enjoyed teaching. I learned that I liked the client interactions. I learned the things that brought satisfaction to my life.” (30:46) “The veterinary technician specialties allow technicians to do that, it is our version of becoming board certified, and that's exactly what it is. And there are so many out there, that's the great thing. You know if you have a passion in exotics, if you have a passion in oncology. The Academy for Radiology just got a veterinary technician specialty so that's going, there's one in behavior, there's one in nutrition, dentistry... The amount of specialties that are out there are truly amazing. So if you are able and lucky enough to find your passion, you now have this route that you can go down to be board certified and be a pro at what you love to do.” (39:56) Links Enjoying these stories? Consider supporting Podcast A Vet on Patreon & check out our awesome patron-only perks! PAV 030: Elizabeth Downing PAV 007: Jocey Pronko Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians (AVECCT)   Find the full show notes here Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our free community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community! We'd love it (and you) if you would take 1 minute and leave us a review on iTunes!

Do you ever wonder how to avoid burnout with your career and keep up your professional longevity? Without it, you might find yourself emotionally and energetically fried after a few years. This is especially difficult for high intensity specialities like emergency and critical care. Tim Hackett’s figured out the secrets however, and joins us today to share them with us. Dr. Tim Hackett is DVM, a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, a professor, a father, and is currently the Director of the Vet Teaching Hospital at CSU. After 25 years working in veterinary emergency care, he’s definitely gotten the hang of balance and longevity in the job. Today we talk about how Tim keeps a calm demeanor in the emergency room, the similarities between emergency care and hospital administration, and the key puzzle piece in an emergency/urgent care setting. We also discuss a new approach to interacting with patients’ owners and how Tim empowers his students and team in the face of losing a patient. Have you ever found yourself in a difficult or emotional situation in the emergency room as a vet? How do you empower your team at your practice? Leave us a comment below and let us know!   In this episode: How Tim keeps his calm demeanor in a hectic emergency room setting How interacting with clients in the ER is similar to different types of pizza shops The key to longevity when running an emergency room The differences between private practice and a teaching hospital New innovations on the horizon for radiation/oncology at the hospital   Quotes: “The calm demeanor comes from knowing there are things you can help with, animals you can save and animals you can’t.” 9:37 “[ER clinicians and hospital directors both] know that not everything is going to have an easy outcome... and doing the best you can with the skills you have.” 31:04 “[Students and interns] want your leadership but they want to spread their wings too” 46:39 Links: Enjoying the show? Help support Podcast A Vet on Patreon!   CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital    Find the full show notes here  Keep up with everything Podcast A Vet  Follow Podcast A Vet on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Join our community of dedicated vet professionals looking to improve their practices and lives in our free Facebook community

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC review their top 5 pet peeves to avoid in the veterinary emergency room. Whether or not you're a rookie or experienced emergency veterinarian, or about to switch from general practice to emergency medicine, these are mistakes you want to avoid!

In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT and Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC review their top 5 pet peeves to avoid in the veterinary emergency room. Whether or not you're a rookie or experienced emergency veterinarian, or about to switch from general practice to emergency medicine, these are mistakes you want to avoid!

On today's show, I have three special guests.Kelly Tantalo LVT, VTS(ECC), a licensed veterinary technician with a specialty license in emergency and critical care at Veterinary Emergency + Critical CareVE+CC has been providing the Las Vegas area with cutting edge emergency care since May 2011.2 locations, VE+CC provides the only fully staffed, dedicated 24-hour emergency hospitals in southern Nevada.VE+CC is associated with the Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center (LVVSC), allowing for rapid consultation with specialists in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, and neurology. The combination of VE+CC and LVVSC allows for rapid intervention, diagnosis, and treatment, across a broad range of specialties. All the doctors at VE+CC and LVVSC work together to provide the highest quality of collaborative medicine to ensure your pet is treated with the highest level of care.http://vecc24.comBaby Roger and Sam RaymondBaby Roger is a canine blood donor. MEET THE DONOR: ROGER!"Hello, my name is Roger, or rather "baby Roger" as I am known by my family and friends, even though I am 4 and a half years old! My mum says I am always in a good mood, which is true because I really do love life. My very favorite toy is my ball, especially the one that has treats stuffed in it. I also love to sleep and when I sleep my tongue always hangs out of my mouth! I love my daily walks and I also love going to the mountains to play in the snow, because I can eat the snowballs (but I never eat the yellow ones!!!) I like it when I donate blood, because the people at the clinic spoil me and give me lots of treats and my family tell me I'm a hero"Thank you to Roger and Roger's family for being so supportive of our blood donor program and helping to save so many special doggie lives!Enjoy the show!www.vegasrockdogradio.com

Anaemia in critically ill cats; severe anaemia in blocked tomcats; spinal shock in dogs; haemorrhagic GI disease in veterinary ICUs. In this episode of the podcast I discuss a few papers from the latest issue of the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (JVECC) that especially caught my eye, in particular as they relate to primary care practice and not just referral centres. The four papers in question are: Balakrishnan A, Drobatz KJ, Reineke EL. Development of anemia, phlebotomy practices, and blood transfusion requirements in 45 critically ill cats (2009–2011). J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2016. 26(3):406-411. Beer KS, Drobatz KJ. Severe anemia in cats with urethral obstruction: 17 cases (2002–2011). J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2016. 26(3):393-397. Full AM, Barnes Heller HL, Mercier M. Prevalence, clinical presentation, prognosis, and outcome of 17 dogs with spinal shock and acute thoracolumbar spinal cord disease. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2016. 26(3): 412–418. Swann JW, Maunder CL, Roberts E, et al. Prevalence and risk factors for development of hemorrhagic gastro-intestinal disease in veterinary intensive care units in the United Kingdom. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2016. 26(3): 419–427. Remember as always that what I don’t tend to do in these podcasts is to provide an in-depth evidence-based appraisal of the papers I mention. So I continue to encourage you to get in touch for copies of the papers if you do not have access to JVECC and to read and critique the papers yourself. Don’t just take what the abstract says or indeed what I say here at face value! Click Here For Your FREE Copy of a Transcript of This Episode For SHOW NOTES for this episode click here. And be sure to check out the Veterinary Small Animal Emergency Medicine App.

Dogs and cats with acute liver failure may present as emergencies and be critically ill. In this episode of the podcast I discuss this condition based on a recent review article from the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care*. (*Weingarten MA, Sande AA. Acute liver failure in dogs and cats. J Vet Emerg Crit Care 2015. 25(4):455-473.) Topics covered include: Injury versus failure Causes Clinical findings Diagnosis Treatment including managing complications Prognosis Click Here For Your FREE Copy of a Transcript of This Episode For SHOW NOTES visit the website HERE.

Today's episode is split into two sections but has an evidence-based medicine theme throughout. In the first section, prompted by something I recently encountered in human medicine, I discuss clinical policies and guidelines. How can we have confidence in them? In the second section of this episode I discuss a couple of journal papers looking at the use of predictive transfusion formulae in dogs and cats. Do these formulae accurately predict the increase in PCV after a blood transfusion? The papers are: “Accuracy of formulas used to predict post-transfusion packed cell volume rise in anemic dogs” by Short, Diehl, Sheshadri and Serrano, published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in August 2012. (Volume 22, Issue 4, pages 428–434, August 2012). “Assessment of five formulae to predict post-transfusion packed cell volume in cats” by Reed, Espadas, Lalor et al. This is from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery August 2014. (Volume 16, Issue 8, pages 651-656, August 2014).  Click Here For Your FREE Copy of a Transcript of This Episode   Want 15 pages of NOTES ON ANAEMIA for FREE? Click HERE.

In this podcast we bring you an interview with Dr. Gary Stamp, Executive Director of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.  Dr. Stamp has served as commander of the United States Army Veterinary command until 1999 when he retired from active duty. Dr. Stamp discusses how much first aid training dog owners should have, when emergency veterinary care is necessary, and how to select an emergency service.