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13 Apr

Posted at 19:41h in Peer Articles
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By: Elyse Rowley Ever been the tech who felt like the hitching post, simply holding the horse for the veterinarian? We have all been there at one time or another but here’s what I’ve learned during my time standing there holding the patient: hone your observational skills and step up your conversational skills! In a medicine setting, working on a mystery case, noticing that the jugular pulse extends farther up the neck than it should or that there isn’t any air movement from one nostril…there are plenty of things that you,...

31 Mar

Posted at 16:44h in Industry News, Resources
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AAEP https://aaep.org/resources/covid-19-resources-veterinarians CE requirements https://www.aavsb.org/news/article/83 CDC updates https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/index.html Stress: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html AVMA https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19 VHMA - Laws, HR https://www.vhma.org/resources/coronavirus...

31 Mar

Posted at 01:30h in Benefits, Events, Industry News
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GREAT NEWS!! Merck has received approval for 1 Hour of FREE RACE CE to veterinarians and veterinary technicians! If you are a veterinarian or veterinary technician and would like to receive CE Credit, you must do these things: Take the 5-question quiz at the end of the presentation and email answers to Stetson@merck.com Include in your email the following information:  Name, Address, Email, Phone, Clinic or Practice Name, Vet License Number & State of License. This information MUSTbe submitted as we have to provide it to RACE for validation and certificates. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians...

29 Mar

Posted at 01:32h in Industry News, Resources
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AVMA is committed to helping the veterinary community through this emergency. Get information on PPE, essential services, mobile practice, social distancing measures, economic issues, and more. IN THIS ARTICLE: Learn about COVID-19, including symptoms, transmission, spread, and prevention. Get answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Find advice on protecting veterinary staff and caring for veterinary patients. Stay up-to-date on related legislation and supply chain issues. Learn MORE...

28 Mar

Posted at 01:38h in Industry News, Resources
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Lots of parents out there need to hear this right now. You know who you are. We see you, we are you. Don't be too hard on yourself and on your little ones; when you are getting frustrated and upset (for example while you're trying to teach your child a math lesson), pick connection: snuggles, playing, teaching them to do laundry or cook dinner. Take a deep breath, and remind your family that they are safe. We're going to get through this together, one step at the time. • #aaep #horsedocs #equinevets #veterinarymedicine #healthypractice #COVID19 #breathe #doyourbest #youareenough #fridayfeels   ...

26 Mar

Posted at 01:01h in Events, Resources
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By Meg M. Green, DVM Have you ever heard someone say, “Wow she’s brimming with confidence!”? According to Webster’s dictionary the definition of the word confidence is as follows, “A feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities.” Nothing will create authentic confidence like actually doing “it” – where “it” is the process or activity.  For example, I’m confident in things like performing a gastroscopy in a horse, speaking or coaching because I have been doing those things for years.  I have confidence in my abilities...

20 Mar

Posted at 09:23h in Advocacy, Events, Resources
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The AAVSB is committed to working with federal, state, provincial, and industry partners on initiatives that can balance workforce and delivery needs with safe and effective patient care. We commend the tireless work of the AAVSB’s Member Board members and staff and the dedication of veterinarians and veterinary technicians to go above and beyond to care for patients. The pace of events, concerns, and governmental action quickened dramatically over the past weekend. It is appropriate and urgent for the AAVSB’s Member Boards to provide guidance to, and share concerns with practicing...

18 Mar

Posted at 03:05h in Advocacy, Events, Resources
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With all the venues that are being postponed and/or cancelled due to COVID-19, we wanted to give you an update on the AAEVT Career Enhancement status.  We are planning on moving forward with our meetings at this time, starting with our June Anesthesia Meeting in Lexington - June 5, 6 & 7.  Please be assured that we are keeping up to date on the current situation and will let you know if there are any changes.  Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns, we will be happy...

16 Mar

Posted at 06:44h in Industry News, Resources, Uncategorized
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Veterinarians can use these tips from the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee to help them be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. AAEP INFECTIOUS DISEASE COMMITTEE MAR 16, 2020 EquiManagement full Article HERE As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout most of the world, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are extended to all who have been affected by the disease. The AAEP has been monitoring the pandemic closely and is committed to helping your practice and your clients stay healthy. As health officials and our local communities continue to respond to the global spread...

11 Mar

Posted at 01:31h in Advocacy, Benefits
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Thank you so much to those members who were willing to give us your feedback! We'd like to share the results of this survey with you: Winter-2020-AAEVT-Survey-to-Membership Survey open from Feb. 22 – Mar. 2, 2020 (10 days) Sent to 1,253 current members 422 opened (33.7% open rate) 165 clicked (13.2% click rate) 234 total unique responses Q1: Do you prefer in Person (live) CE Events with wet labs, or on line or a mix?             Q2: What do you like most about our CE meetings/ AAEVT Annual Convention?                   Q3: When is the last CE Event you attended?                   Q4: What do you...

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