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CE on the Sea 2018 Accept our invitation to experience top-notch CE while cruising to Cozumel & Costa Maya.
Insight Into Anesthetic Drugs There will always be risks associated with anesthesia but those risks can be minimized.
Pre, Intra and Post-Op Care of the Diaphragmatic Rupture Patient Affected animals present with varying clinical signs from no respiratory distress to life endangering dyspnea.
It’s a Shock! - It’s shocking what technicians don’t know and what we can do about it. The detrimental effects and treatment of that shock are often not clear.
Behavior and the Geriatric Patient Owners may think a change in behavior is a normal part of aging and not report it.
On Impulse Perioperative ECG Interpretation For Veterinary Technicians
Stress …isn’t something done to you – it is caused by your response!
Slipping & Sliding - How Can We Help? We’ve all seen a dog frozen with fear on a slick floor…
Leadership in Veterinary Medicine People who have the courage and spirit to make a significant difference.
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Another problem caused by deforestation! Poor puppies :(
How to Lick a Bowl…make sure you get it all!
Amazing Nana Border Collie does amazing tricks
Clients What is important to them is how you make them feel.
Lovely Rose Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?
Calf Pneumonia: Diagnostics, Treatment & Prevention The value of diagnostic tests in calf pneumonia is somewhat limited…
It Is Not All About You Really, it isn’t…
The Risk Inside Your Credit Card How easy is it to steal your credit card info?
Vet Tech Calorie Calculator How many calories do you use at work every day?
Bilingual Many think that learning a new language is a waste of time…
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know Never was a truer sentence spoken.
Average Rectal Temperatures in Celsius & Fahrenheit for pets, farm animals and exotics in English, French & Spanish
Bone Marrow Sampling An important technique in veterinary medicine.
Birds are very regular… How long have you been standing there?
Solar-Powered Jug Purifies Water …14-year-old student named “America’s Top Young Scientist”
A Scottish Blessing May the blessing of light be on you…
Hyperbaric Veterinary Medicine …recognized for its healing properties in human medicine for over twenty years.
The Best Signs – Don't Feed the Animals!
What Are Your Values? Have you given serious thought to the foundations of integrity and character?
Your Greatest Challenge isn’t the animals you care for…
Emergency Animal Medical Technicians – Arizona Humane Society
Medical Terminology: Prefixes Review in a Crossword puzzle
The Best Signs – Fish Smoke?
Weatherproofing Winter is just around the corner, but what are you weatherproofing?
Safety Matters! Injuries have occurred from seemingly minor problems…
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Join thousands of volunteers across the Western Hemisphere.
More Redneck Medical Terminology: falciform - a fake shape
The Best Signs – Don't Throw Objects at Crocodiles
Responsibility We can bellyache, bemoan, bewail, bitch, find fault…
Looking More Deeply at the Ocean -new insights on how we interact.
Rabbits: Handling & Restraint You must be cautious to avoid injuring the animal or yourself.
Pancreatitis in Dogs …a complex disease that is not well understood.
The Best Signs – Move to the Side of the Road
Impossible? Who says?!
Thanksgiving let the thankful heart sweep through the day
Math, Calculations & Conversions updated resources
The Three Marbles We will not be remembered by our words, but by our deeds.
Open Mouth; Insert Foot We often don’t even realize we are doing it.
14 Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Fraud- FBI's cyber-fraud division
How to Get Free Publicity Whether your business is well established or you are planning a grand opening…
Pump Your Blood a song about circulation
We Don’t Let People Change Family, friends and co-workers complicate our ability to change.
Holiday Spending start the New Year without the holiday debt
Today I will delete from my journal two days: yesterday and tomorrow
Complex Brains for Complex Cognition: Cetacean Cognition and Behavior Exploring the dimensions of their intellectual abilities.
Standard of Living No one is perfect. Raise your bar.
Walking the Dog It helps to have a well-trained dog!
You might be a Vet Tech if… you have cat hair all over your clothes, but don't own a cat.
Beaver Dam Building A beaver family will create one or more…
Tui Na Massage Techniques – traditional Chinese massage treatment
Have You Ever Noticed… – the smaller the dog, the bigger the attitude?
Marketing for the Veterinary Technician YOU are one of the most valuable instruments in marketing your practice…
New Year’s Day Millions of people all over the world are thinking about resolutions.
New Year’s Resolutions Do you remember last year’s resolutions? Did you achieve them?
Snow Monkeys in Texas? How do they handle the hot weather?
Did You Let the Cat In? Baby, it’s cold outside!
Beware Who You Work For …your job influence your lifestyle, and those you work with influence who you are.
British Divers Marine Life Rescue …celebrating their 25th anniversary.
Pain in Laboratory Animals: The Ethical and Regulatory Imperatives
False Evidence Appearing Real! What is that incessant background noise? Is it dangerous?
Possibilities Are you convinced the sky is falling? Personally, I am really tired of the Chicken Little routine.
Pain in Laboratory Animals: Progress in Finding Alternatives
A Sleepy Dog I could tell that he had a home and was well taken care of.
Environmentally Friendly Hospital
or "How can we reuse…?"
or "How can we reuse…?"
Family Some of my family members are a little more “special” than others.
Lessons from Leaders …an amazing time with some of the most successful leaders in the nation.
Using National Conferences to Develop Your Career The amount of CE and lectures available is staggering!
Pain in Laboratory Animals: Moving Forward – toward a goal of less and less laboratory animal pain
Toxic SuperTech …knowledgeable, talented, but with an unhealthy ego.
Postoperative Care Your patients will love you if you T.H.A.N.C. M.E.
Plastic Recycle Numbers What they mean & what can they be recycled into.
Trust …is a function of two things: character and competence.
Elephant Birth Graphic footage filmed at Elephant Safari Park, Bali, Indonesia.
Basic Wellness Plan: Kittens How should you take care of your new friend?
24 Hour Hospital - Recruiting and Retaining the Right Staff …there are special challenges involved in finding the right people.
Transitioning Through Change “Change is inevitable. Progress is optional.”
Meet Molly …an story of a pony and her owner – neither of them would give up!
I Want What I Want and the Facts Don’t Matter How do you deal with someone who speaks or behaves without respect and courtesy?
Comical Classifieds These were actually placed in newspapers!
Sitting on a Wire People talk a good game about changing something in their lives.
Remember The Milk an Online Task Manager
Life is an Opportunity inspiring words from Mother Teresa
Wolves Hunting Communication between the animals is essential…
Job Hunting Resources Where can you go to find the perfect job for you?
Watch for Ice …the sign is there for a reason!
People are Funny Do you know brilliant people who could use a boost in their personal emotional quotient?
Clouded Leopard Cubs Newborn cubs make their public debut at Point Defiance Zoo.
No Dig Garden Construction It’s time to get out and plant!
We Need to Lead Our profession continues to change and grow, but we have a long way to go.
Time Runs Away from Me Is there a trick to maximizing your time?
Redwings Horse Sanctuary …rescue and rehabilitation, specialist sanctuary care and prevention through education.
Vacation Time! Recharge your batteries by turning your mind to a different track.
What is Creativity at Work? How can we come to experience creativity as the “art” of life that really works?
Set vs. Rotating Schedules There are proponents for each, with both sides making valid and constructive points.
Understanding Mobile Apps Who pays for them, what information do they gather, and who gets it.
Retirement …many will have to retire on 33–50% of their current income!
Stretch Your Mind Contest Winner Congratulations!
The Importance of Reading …sources of credible information are the key.
Grow Your Garden We all need a little Spring!
Jump In Now is the time for you to get involved in advancing our profession into the future.
Dress for Success If you wish to make a great impression, dressing appropriately is critical.
Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle and Small Ruminants – parasites are developing the genetic ability to survive the effects of antiparasitic drugs.
Up Shit Creek without a Paddle? Odd phrases we all use, but don’t know what they mean.
Why Cats Can't Taste Sweets Unlike humans and other mammals, cats are indifferent to sweet flavors.
Inner Peace If you can always be cheerful…
Compromise I never thought of compromise as inherently dangerous.
Vet Tech Basics: Dosage Calculations A review
Antiparasitic Resistance in Cattle and Small Ruminants - Detection & Management Drugs are just one part of an overall parasite control program.
Thai Elephants Help Treat Autism helping children sharpen their mental abilities and social skills
Just Do It The minute someone shares something, the naysayers start coming out of the woodwork.
How to Reduce Your Gasoline Expense Many "tips" are based on inaccurate or exaggerated information.
Otitis Externa in Dogs Many things predispose a dog to an ear infection.
Panda Slide …youngsters having fun at Chengdu Panda Base
Cat Diary Sad cats everywhere tells how they really feel!
Fiona I heard someone shout “Catch it! She's headed for the gate.”
I Don’t Have Time! There isn’t a spare minute to be had!
Self-Pity, An Indulgence Grads Can’t Afford when entering the worst economy in decades…
Build a Monument Out of Your Life …positive or negative, small or massive – everyone builds one.
Ultrasonography of the Bovine Reproductive Tract – Introduction …to the use of ultrasound from BCF
Quitting The majority of people don’t actually quit anything.
Nuggets of Wisdom “Don’t listen to those who do not have the results you want.”
A Dog's Last Will & Testament If I could, this is what I'd ask…
Decisions You are in the condition you are today due to decisions you made yesterday.
Sensitivity What are you saying each time you post?
Baby Goat Dance …so happy to be dancing and playing!
Are You a Climber? There are three types of people, Quitters, Campers and Climbers – which are you?
Ultrasound Machine Setup and Controls Improving the quality of the ultrasound image.
The Code of the West How does it apply to the veterinary technician profession?
The Veterinary Hierarchy …a humorous look
Mirror, Mirror What do you see when you look in the mirror?
Knowledge will open a door or close one, enlighten or mystify, create or destroy…
What Did You Throw Away Today? Respect? Friendship? Inspiration?
What Did You Throw Away Today? Respect? Friendship? Inspiration?
Intubating and Extubating … a quick refresher
Impossible “One person can’t make a difference.” Really????
Richardson’s Ground Squirrels as Pets With proper care, they can be wonderful pets and live a healthy life.
