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One of the most important things veterinary staff can do is to help animals in pain. Technicians and assistants can help the veterinarian assess and alleviate pain in an animal that is suffering. They can also teach pet owners how to recognize when their pet has pain, so owners can manage the pain at home.   Are you up to date in your understanding of pain management? Take the following quiz to find out!   1. Pain after surgery or injury is an evolutionary device that is beneficial to animals because it limits their movement and prevents more injury and pain.  A. True  B. False

Some owners who worry about anesthesia for dental cleanings have the mistaken belief that nonanesthetic dentistry will take care of the oral health of their pets. Unfortunately, the reality is that these cleanings only result in teeth that look good on the surface. But it’s important that hospitals give dental cleanings the priority they deserve. One important way to do that is by using AAHA’s step-by-step guidelines.

While the rural veterinarian shortage is real, some small animal vets are thriving in their country settings. Here are some of their stories. Part 1 of a 2-part series. 

News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include: Brain cancer treatment; VA training dogs to work with PTSD vets; Cornell researchers explore MRSA treatments; iVET360 practice manager survey; Study: can dogs understand intention? AAVMC veterinary school pipeline update; AVMA 2021 research awards; Shelter cats and children with autism; Vets correct puppy with upside down front paws.

Veterinarians and staff have many tools at their disposal these days for treating pain. One perhaps leser-known modality is chiropractic care for your animal patients. Read on to learn more about this technique and its value to patients and your practice. 

AAHA named ZimmVet in Zimmerman, Minnesota the 2021 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year. This profile interviews a client, the practice owner and team members about what makes ZimmVet special (spoiler alert: teamwork, high-quality care, innovative programs and allowing certified veterinary technicians to practice at the top of their skillset).

Sometimes when I talk to other veterinary people,  either doctors or nurses, I get the impression that they fall into one of two categories: people who love diagnosing and managing feline endocrine cases, and people who would rather undergo an invasive medical procedure.

As pet owners become more interested in advanced treatment options for their pets, they may look to their veterinary team for guidance on the use of stem cells to treat various diseases and injuries. IIn this article we review what is known about stem cells, how they are being used, and how to set reasonable expectations for pet owners.

Educating your clients on what respiratory distress looks like can help save a pet’s life. After losing a foster puppy due to respiratory distress, writer Roxanne Hawn set out to clarify what clients should do if they notice breathing problems in their pets, and how clinicians can help educate them.

Entrepreneur magazine’s Woman of Influence talks telehealth, access, representation and more