PetVet Magazine

01/16/2025

Do you think about work when you lay your head down on the pillow at night, wondering, Did Buster get his nail trim? Did I fill that prescription? Did I stock exam 4?

01/02/2025

The terms ‘”veterinary technician’” and “technician” used in this article imply that an individual is a credentialed veterinary technician in at least one state; either CVT, LVMT, LVT, or RVT.

12/23/2024

“My role is unlike any other in the veterinary or animal world,” shares Sam Geiling, CVT and Animal Policy Group’s Chief of Staff. “Animal Policy Group supports and advances the entire animal world through consulting, research, legislative tracking, and advocacy, and we help build connections to bring new ideas to fruition.

“My role is unlike any other in the veterinary or animal world,” shares Sam Geiling, CVT and Animal Policy Group’s Chief of Staff.

12/19/2024

Time spent talking to clients in the exam room can be difficult. Between the interruptions, the focus on documenting on the computer, cell phone use and language barriers, is it any wonder conversation can occur? However, there is another communication barrier to be aware of. This one is often “silent,” but it can easily affect over 36% of your clients.1 It is called “health literacy,” and it changes how you communicate with your clients.

Time spent talking to clients in the exam room can be difficult.

12/12/2024

Each year, cancer impacts millions of America’s dogs, humans and their families. Among the estimated 86 million dogs in the United States, roughly six million new cancer diagnoses are made each year, and almost half of dogs over 10 years of age will develop cancer. On the human side, in the U.S., more than two million people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024.

Each year, cancer impacts millions of America’s dogs, humans and their families.

12/07/2024

Veterinary technicians are used to being helpers. We are always prepared to help animals, clients and veterinarians. While sometimes overlooked in the rush of our daily duties, one of our greatest strengths comes from our ability to help one another.

Veterinary technicians are used to being helpers. We are always prepared to help animals, clients and veterinarians.

12/04/2024

It's here! The December 2024 ? January 2025 Digital edition PetVet Magazine is now available for you to read online! 👇🏼

In this issue: Sam Geiling, CVT Committed to Driving Change for Technician Accreditation, A Little Help From My Friends: Mentorship & Training Among Veterinary Technicians, How to Improve Your Clients’ Health Literacy With Better Communication, plus much more!

11/26/2024

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11/19/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is showing big promise in veterinary medicine by improving diagnostic testing, imaging, client communication and drug research.

11/12/2024

I remember driving to work on March 12th, 2020, the day a public health emergency was declared in my city. I walked into an eerily quiet clinic and gathered with my coworkers, waiting to discuss how we were going to proceed. For the next year and beyond, work and life took on a bizarre, unfamiliar shape. I fortunately came through without suffering any major personal tragedies, and slowly pieces of pandemic life fell away. On May 11th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officially ended the Covid-19 public health emergency.

I remember driving to work on March 12th, 2020, the day a public health emergency was declared in my city.

11/05/2024

Many veterinarians have been reaping the benefits of new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for over a year now. And thanks to large language models (LLMs), vets can drastically reduce the amount of time they spend each day writing records. These tools quickly transcribe audio recordings from veterinary consultations into comprehensive and accurate medical records.

Many veterinarians have been reaping the benefits of new artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for over a year now.

10/29/2024

There’s nothing worse than being jolted out of a deep sleep by the intrusive sound of a classic alarm. If you prefer to wake up peacefully, the SmartSleep Wakeup Light by Philips does the trick. It lights up slowly, simulating sunrise and stimulating the body to wake naturally without noise. It is especially helpful during the time of year when natural daylight hours are short and the desire to hibernate under the covers is high. Afraid that light alone won’t wake you up? Rest assured; it also has built-in audible alarms that you can set simultaneously for backup.

With the busy life of a veterinary professional, any help we can get to streamline tasks or make them more enjoyable in our daily lives—personal or professional—is always a plus.

10/22/2024

“Proto presents people, or animals, in volumetric 4K. When a person beams somewhere live, they can see and hear the people they are interacting with in real time,” explains David Nussbaum, CEO and Inventor of Proto Hologram. “When Dr. Bressler interacts with a client and their pet, it’s exactly as if the pet is in the room with her.

“Proto presents people, or animals, in volumetric 4K. When a person beams somewhere live, they can see and hear the people they are interacting with in real time,” explains David Nussbaum, CEO and Inventor of Proto Hologram.

10/15/2024

One certainty in life is change. Growth and development are integral to our field, and our cutting-edge practitioners are skilled at adjusting to and embracing new technology. One of the most exciting advances in veterinary rehabilitation has been adopting artificial intelligence (AI) devices.

One certainty in life is change. Growth and development are integral to our field, and our cutting-edge practitioners are skilled at adjusting to and embracing new technology.

10/10/2024

AI in marketing—sounds like a pleasurable escape in a sci-fi movie, right? Well, it’s not just a futuristic fantasy; it’s here! And, it’s transforming how we do business—especially in the veterinary world. But, like any tool, AI is only as good as the hands that wield it. In this article, we’ll explore the magic of AI in marketing and why the right prompts are your secret weapon.

AI in marketing—sounds like a pleasurable escape in a sci-fi movie, right?

10/07/2024

The wait is over! Dive into the latest October/November 2024 edition of PetVet Magazine available online now!

We are proud to present the latest digital publication of PetVet magazine!