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How well do veterinary clients assess urgency?
young worried woman sitting with cat

Client Communication

How well do veterinary clients assess urgency?

What determines when—and whether—clients seek veterinary care for their pets? A recent study showed a significant gap between pet owners’ ability to determine something is wrong and how urgently their pet needs to see a vet.

View from the Board: Building a veterinary workplace where people can thrive
Carastro View

Culture and People

View from the Board: Building a veterinary workplace where people can thrive

AAHA Director Gregory Carastro, LVT, CVBL, talks about the importance of “taking care of the caregivers,” and building a workplace where employees can thrive and grow.

Gems from the Guidelines: Treating hypernatremia
Dog in lifejacket swimming in the ocean

Clinical

Gems from the Guidelines: Treating hypernatremia

Summer is here, and that means fun in the sun–and the potential for heatstroke and the ingestion of seawater that can lead to dangerous levels of sodium in the blood.

HAB-py tails: Understanding nuanced bonds

Culture and People

HAB-py tails: Understanding nuanced bonds

The human-animal bond is an important aspect of veterinary medicine, but there are nuances that are helpful for veterinary professionals to understand. Today’s round-up highlights examples of those nuances, a program helping seniors and their pets stay together, and a reminder that the “animal” part of that bond can go way, way beyond the animals we typically share our homes with.

The triad of care: Partnering for the life of the pet
vet staff caring for dog with owner nearby

The triad of care: Partnering for the life of the pet

In theory, the triad of care will result in smooth transitions between providers characterized by clear communication, and transparency about care options and costs. In practice however, there can be gaps; disconnects in connected care that can frustrate pet owners who may feel unprepared when a primary care vet refers a client to a specialist.

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