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Technicians are irreplaceable within a veterinary practice, but what can we do to support the wellness of technicians?

Suture selection is a crucial and integral factor to ensuring successful surgical outcomes. Veterinary technicians well versed in suture types and selection criteria will be more adept at anticipating the needs of the surgeon.

Stefany Hutchinson, receptionist at Village Veterinary Hospital in Canastota, New York is the September 2022 EOTM Winner!

Sandy Allen, lead receptionist at PetStar Animal Care in Ruston, Louisiana is the October 2022 EOTM Winner!

News briefs from across the industry and beyond. This month’s articles include:

• AKC Celebrates Its 200th Recognized Breed
• Husky Puppy Saved from Accidental Overdose by Hemoperfusione
• Study Finds New Links Between Dogs’ Sense of Smell and Vision

and more!

AAHA immediate past president Adam Hechko DVM, looks back on his year as AAHA president. Log in to the AAHA Community to join the conversation with other AAHA practice team members.

Wandering around the exhibit hall of any major veterinary conference, you may see a variety of colorful machines promising to make anesthesia safer for your patients. Often clinicians and practice owners will ask themselves: “Which anesthesia monitor is the best investment for my clinic?”

These guidelines update and extend the 2017 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines, providing a current and comprehensive resource for making informed decisions when designing vaccination protocols for dogs. Such protocols promote team commitment, consistent implementation, and effective client education.

Four of the most inspiring voices in vet med talk to Central Line: The AAHA Podcast about what it really means to “be positive” and take a team approach to wellbeing.

There’s more to celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week than pizza parties. Get your inspiration here!