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Equine devotees rewarded, executive committee announced
Equine devotees rewarded, executive committee announced
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Richardson, others recognized for contributions
Michigan veterinarian Dr. John H. Richardson received the AAHA's highest
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Economic forecast positive for small animal practices
Despite the economic downturn, the outlook for small animal practices remains promising
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Theft in the office: How to avoid being swindled
Deceit, fraud, and secret stealing may be at the heart of many sick practices, said Dr. Alice Villalobos
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Stretch your bovine practice potential
Deborah Stevenson, a registered technician who works with Dr. Mark Hilton at Purdue, places a growth implant.
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Shelter medicine: A budding field that is helping to raise the standard of care in animal shelters
Today, shelter medicine is a growing part of the curriculum at several U.S. veterinary schools.
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Romancing the client
Veterinary medicine has undergone a radical change and so must the delivery of service.
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When caring too much is an occupational hazard
Compassion fatigue is responsible for the loss of some of the most brilliant, caring people in the veterinary profession,
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Practitioners discuss how they are weathering the downturn
Every small animal practice has its own story about the economic downturn.
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Sizing up
Veterinary practices in the United States currently span a spectrum of sizes, but the number of veterinarians per practice has
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Surgical procedures for nonveterinary students
AVMA does not advocate for the instruction of nonveterinary students in surgical procedures.
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AVMA policy on veterinary technology
The AVMA recognizes the value of veterinary technicians as an integral component of veterinary medicine and urges full utilization of veterinary…
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Veterinary ergonomic guidelines
Discover risk factors that could lead to musculo-skeletal injury, examples of related tasks in veterinary medicine, and what to do if you identify a…
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Cat Friendly Practice Program takes off
Hundreds of veterinary practices are participating in the new Cat Friendly Practice Program from the American Association of Feline Practitioners.
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AAEP convention covers lots of ground
The American Association of Equine Practitioners met Dec. 1-5 in Anaheim, Calif., for its annual convention.
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Birds of a feather
The field of avian medicine has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Pet bird ownership has dropped by almost half over the past two decades
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Adapting services for bigger clients
As larger farms hire or train nonveterinarians to take more important roles in cattle care, bovine veterinarians are identifying new
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Navigating a sea of technology
With so many websites, apps, and software options available for veterinarians these days, it can be hard to know which
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Novel program matching retirees with new owners
The Redefining Retirement program, known as RedTire, matches graduates of Kansas Regents institutions with business owners who are looking for a…
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AAFP president sees opportunities in feline medicine
As AAFP president, Dr. Little hopes to help build on and improve current programs
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As time goes by
Equine medicine has certainly come a long way. While ice bandages and rest were the best treatments for many musculoskeletal ailments at midcentury,…
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Personal protective equipment may be needed by veterinarians when working with patients, certain medications, laboratory specimens and substances.
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AAHA recognizes practices of the year
The American Animal Hospital Association gave the sixth annual AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year awards during its yearly conference, March 12-15…
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Boston pets’ century-old guardian Angell
This year marks the centennial of Angell Animal Medical Center, the veterinary hospital and Boston institution recognized as a leading