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POLL: How Do You Feel About Practicing on Cadavers?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 31, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: How Do You Feel About Practicing on Cadavers?

Take this quick poll! Be sure to check out our other polls! 

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Link: Did You Know A Canine Tooth Can Be Saved After Avulsion?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 30, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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Scary-looking synthetic dog provides vets with body for surgical practice.
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Did you know that Oxyuris Equi is the Equine "Pinworm"?

by Vicki Olson - Aug 29, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Did you know that Oxyuris equi is the equine "pinworm"?
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Link: Synthetic Cadaver Dogs?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 25, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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Scary-looking synthetic dog provides vets with body for surgical practice.
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For The Love Of Senior Pets

by Lori Hehn - Aug 24, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Evaluating senior pets is something that we do every day. Senior pets needs some additional attention. While age is not a disease, early detection of aging issues can help prolong a pet's life and increase their quality of life as this aging process occurs.

As a technician, you are usually the first point of contact with the owner and their pet other than the receptionist. It is important to take a good history for each pet.

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Link: What Is Cat Scratch Fever?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 23, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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Check out this article on Cat Scratch Fever. Those of us in the vet field should know about it, and should be able to advise clients about the cause and symptoms of this disease.
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Infographic: Parts of the ECG Wave

by Vicki Olson - Aug 22, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Quiz: Name This Arrhythmia In A Draft Horse

by Lori Hehn - Aug 19, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Take this quick quiz to see if you read and accurately diagnose this arrhythmia. Be sure to take our other quizzes!

 

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You Know You're A Vet Tech If...

by Lori Hehn - Aug 18, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Do any of these sound familiar? You know you're a vet tech if some of these apply to you!

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POLL: Where Would You Go On Vacation With Your Pet?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 17, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: Where Would You Go On Vacation With Your Pet?

Take this quick poll! Be sure to check out our other polls! 

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Link: Dog In A Hot Car: Would You Break In?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 16, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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When it comes to pets locked in hot cars, sometimes doing the right thing can land you in hot water. So how, as a pet-loving society, can we protect, save, and advocate for pets while avoiding the prospect of criminal charges ourselves?
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Did you know: The Scientific Name of the Domestic Ferret

by Vicki Olson - Aug 15, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Did you know the scientific name of the domestic ferret is Mustela putorius furo, which translates into “stinky weasel thief"?
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Link: Valley Fever In Dogs

by Lori Hehn - Aug 11, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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Anyone who has spent any time in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, southern Nevada, much of California or the northern Mexican states needs to know about valley fever.
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My Vet Tech Story: Melissa Ortiz, LVT

by Lori Hehn - Aug 10, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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I am very excited to introduce you to registered veterinary technician Melissa Ortiz for our August feature. Melissa is a compassionate and talented exotics vet tech working at the Queens zoo. Her career path is very inspiring and she is doing what she loves in her dream job! Aside from her busy career, Melissa finds time to give back to her community in so many ways. 

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Link: Giant Gob Of Gorilla Glue Pulled From Dog’s Gut

by Lori Hehn - Aug 9, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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A Weimaraner in Oklahoma City had an experience that is hard to stomach: He swallowed a half bottle of Gorilla Glue.
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Infographic: S.O.A.P. Notes

by Vicki Olson - Aug 8, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Quiz: Do You Know How These Parasites Are Treated?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 5, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Take this quick quiz to see if you know how these parasites are treated. Be sure to take our other quizzes!

 

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Skin Diagnostics In Pet Patients

by Lori Hehn - Aug 4, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Veterinary technicians are often asked to collect samples for skin cytology, fungal cultures, or perform skin scrapes. This is a review on the most common techniques which veterinary technicians perform.

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POLL: What's Your Favorite Way To Study?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 3, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: What's Your Favorite Way To Study?

Take this quick poll! Be sure to check out our other polls! 

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Link: How Dangerous Is That Dog?

by Lori Hehn - Aug 2, 2016 8:00:00 AM
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If you're faced with a patient that just had a bite incident and aren't sure what to do next, here's some guidance. Be sure to check out our other link posts.
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Did you know: Enucleation

by Vicki Olson - Aug 1, 2016 8:00:00 AM

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Did you know enucleation is defined as the removal of the globe, nictitating membrane, eyelids and conjunctiva (depending on the technique). It is the most common orbital surgical procedure performed by veterinary ophthalmologists and veterinarians.

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