The Savvy VetTech

Test your Veterinary Drug Knowledge!  See if you can match the Trade Name with the appropriate Generic Name for these medication.  Be sure to take our other quizzes!

The VTNE is not far away for those of you taking it in the November/December testing window. What are some things you can do now to prepare yourself?

Do you know the genioglossus is the largest muscle of the tongue? There are different actions of the genioglossus. The posterior part extends the tongue, the middle part depresses the tongue, and the anterior part retracts the tip of the tongue.

We know about hearworms in dogs and cats, but what about humans?

Dirofilaria immitis, or heartworms, are transmitted via mosquitoes. Dogs are the natural host, however, other species may become infected.

Humans may become infected when they are bitten by a mosquito that is carrying this parasite, after it is acquired from a canine carrier. These infections in humans are NOT common, and even though it is very serious in dogs, it is not very harmful in people. 

Virtually all bones are susceptible to fracturing whether you are a human or an animal- we all break!  The most common long bones that are prone to fracturing are the humerus, radius, femur and tibia.

Veterinary surgeons categorize these fractures into different categories: Closed (simple), Open (compound), comminuted fracture, epiphyseal (growth plate), greenstick (hairline), or pathologic fracture.

Take this quick quiz to see if you know the gestations of these species. Be sure to take our other quizzes!

Let's work through the math on calculating constant rate infusion word problem!

An 11-pound Yorkshire Terrier has been prescribed a 2 mg/kg/day constant rate infusion of metoclopramide.  The metoclopramide is to be added to the intravenous fluids.  If the concentration of metoclopramide is 5 mg/ml and the Yorkie’s fluid rate of Lactated Ringer's (LRS) is 20 ml/hr, how many milliliters of metoclopramide should be added to a 500 ml bag of intravenous fluids?

This week's VetTechPrep Poll for all the Vet Techs out there: What Heartworm Prevention Does Your Practice Recommend?

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

Did you know a Schirmer's tear test is used to diagnosis keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), otherwise known as "dry eye". The test measures the amount of wetness on the eye and can be used to measure tear values.

This month we are very happy to share the story of a Large Animal Vet Tech! She is an inspiration and we know you will enjoy her story!

After reading her story, be sure to check out her feature from Wilson College: What It's Like To Be An Equine Veterinary Medical Technician

Take this quick quiz to see if you know the primary toxic agent in chocolate. Be sure to take our other quizzes!

Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Often, it goes undiagnosed in our small animal patients. It is important to measure blood pressure routinely in geriatric pets and in pets that have certain diseases.

These include renal disease, cardiomyopathy, hyperadrenocorticism (dogs), and hyperthyroidism (cats).