East Coast Veterinary Education

03/10/2021

What did you do last weekend?
Liza had the pleasure of chatting with several other veterinary technician specialists (VTS) on the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Podcast - check it out and let us know what you thought!
http://podcast.internalmedicineforvettechs.com/100-vts-roundtable-whats-next

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk about: Well…. Not really about, but with…. This week we are joined by several other VTS’. This weeks episode includes none other than Liz Hughston RVT, CVT, LVT, VTS (SAIM) (ECC), Ann Wortinger BIS, LVT...

27/05/2021

If you are a technician working with small animals (canine and/or feline-only), exotic companion animals, or in production medicine, the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (AVTCP) needs your help!

The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice (AVTCP) needs your help! We are conducting a survey of ALL veterinary technicians working in clinical practice. The purpose of this survey is to identify relevant and current knowledge, skills, and abilities that technicians routinely perform daily in clinical practice. We do this analysis every 10 years in order to ensure our exam is based on what technicians are actually doing in practice, and we create our credentials and exam based on these results.

The survey will take about 20 minutes. Please share these links with other technicians and choose the survey that reflects your type of practice: Small Animal (canine and/or feline-only), Exotic Companion Animal, or Production Medicine. We need input from as many technicians as possible, so please help us spread the word! Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ProductionMedicine
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Exotics
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SmallAnimal

05/04/2021

01/01/2021

We always enjoy collaborating with our friends and contributing to the Vet Tech Cafe Podcast! Happy New Year!

24/12/2020

Happy holidays from East Coast Veterinary Education! 🎄🕎 🥂

08/12/2020

Be there for your family, friends, and colleagues when they need you the most by completing QPR Gatekeeper su***de prevention training. Visit www.qprinstitute.com for additional information!

06/12/2020

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week! While handwashing is always important, it’s even more critical now to help prevent further spread of coronavirus. Do your part to flatten the curve!

30/10/2020

Last week we sat down with Charlotte at VSPN - Veterinary Support Personnel Network to talk about a topic we are very passionate about - RECOVER!

19/10/2020

We would like to congratulate our giveaway winners!
Amy Jo Aurit! 🎉
Heather Elliott! 🎉
Steph Stair! 🎉

Look for a message in your inboxes - details on how to claim your prizes are forthcoming.
Happy National Veterinary Technician Week everyone!!

17/10/2020

We are wrapping up National Veterinary Technician Week with a bang!

Enter for a chance to win one of these great prizes:

1. A one-month membership to Internal Medicine For Vet Techs!
https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/

2. Online QPR Gatekeeper Training Course
https://qprinstitute.com/individual-training

3. Online RECOVER CPR: Basic and Advanced Life Support Package for Veterinary Technicians and Students
https://recoverinitiative.org/first-responders-other-pet-professionals/cpr-bls-als/

Winners will be announced tomorrow night!

07/10/2020

Have you seen the VINx VetTools video to help explain to pet owners why their veterinarian is SO busy??

Wondering why your veterinarian has been so busy this year? Pets may not need to mask up, but COVID-19 and its effects on human society has caused an unprece...

12/09/2020

Had a great chat last week with Charlotte at VSPN - Veterinary Support Personnel Network!

31/08/2020

Brachycephalic dogs prone to "shocking health issues"
Flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dogs are prone to multiple disorders and live an average of four years less than dogs with longer snouts, but they remain among the most popular dogs, researchers reported in PLOS ONE. "Owners are becoming hooked on the loving personalities of these sweet dogs, but also accepting and normalizing their shocking health issues," the researchers said.

In spite of serious health problems, flat-faced pooches such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs win the hearts of their owners, a new study finds.

28/08/2020

The 2020 Feline Vaccination Guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of Feline Practitioners are out!

A task force convened by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) examined the...

26/08/2020

What are you doing for CE in October? Looking for both live and recorded options??
Check out the Pacific Northwest Veterinary Conference!

PNWVC: Speaker Highlight:

Liza W Rudolph BAS, RVT, VTS (CP-CF, SAIM):

Liza has been working as a veterinary technician for 20 years and is a graduate of the Bachelor’s program in Veterinary Technology at St. Petersburg College. She is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Canine/Feline Clinical Practice and in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Liza provides education and training to veterinary technicians as a webinar instructor for Penn Foster, by traditional lecturing and online continuing education opportunities, and publishing informational articles. When not teaching, Liza is an active member of multiple veterinary organizations and practices as a relief veterinary technician; spending most of her clinical time in specialty practices in both the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

To register visit: https://pnwvc.wsvma.org/

11/08/2020

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Here are a few of the top vaccinations for 🐶. Not only do they play a critical role in protecting dogs from these deadly diseases, it also great improves their overall quality of life. Learn more about the importance of vaccinations here: https://bit.ly/3gkU0Oj

13/07/2020

Having a tough time talking to pet owners about food?

Pet owners may be confused by contradicting information regarding their pet’s nutrition. Review these tips for guiding owners through evidence-based food selection for their pet.

25/06/2020

Summer holidays can be scary and dangerous for pets. If you feel your pet may need medication, NOW is the time to reach out to your veterinarian - don't wait until the last minute!

https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952947

17/06/2020

"Though it doesn't seem like animals can give you the virus, it appears you can give it to them. So if you're sick, avoid direct contact with your pets. If possible, have someone else care for them until you're well again."
Nice video from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration!

Watch this video and then read this Consumer Update article to learn more about keeping your pets safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: https://ww...

03/06/2020

There is NO space in veterinary medicine for racism.


Thank you for the graphic Snout School!

02/05/2020

Great news!!
Joe DeFulio is the most recent Vet Tech Cafe guest!

Hey friends and colleagues!! We hope everybody is well and navigating these strange times ok. If you find yourself not doing so well with that, you should tune in to our next 3 episodes because you are not alone. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re focusing all three of our scheduled episodes for May to mental health in our field. We’re starting off Sunday May 3rd, with our good friend and Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional and Compassion Fatigue Educator, Joe DeFulio! We’re going to be having some heavy discussions this month on compassion fatigue, burnout, and depression, and hopefully share some ideas and resources if you find yourself or someone you work with feeling the same way. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite legal, addictive stimulant, and join us every other Sunday in May. Be well.

23/04/2020

Did you know the CDC has infection control guidelines specifically for veterinary practices?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

22/04/2020

Updated information regarding SARS-CoV-2 in animals from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Learn about how the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 affects animals, and how to keep pets safe during the pandemic.

14/04/2020

The American Heartworm Society recently released recommendations for adapting heartworm protocols in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
https://bit.ly/3e4B3Ph

Founded During The Heartworm Symposium Of 1974, The American Heartworm Society Aims to further scientific progress in the study of heartworm diseass, inform the membership of new developments, encourage and help promote effective procedures for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heartworm di...

23/03/2020

There is currently no evidence that pets can be a source of the virus or that they can get sick from it.

The Hong Kong government has urged people not to abandon their pets and to stop kissing them after a second dog tested positive for coronavirus, but stressed...

20/03/2020

Do you have a cat at home and are struggling to get work done? 🐈

Vick Halls, a clinical animal behaviourist and part of our Cat Advocacy team, has written a guide for how you can work from home with a cat.

19/03/2020

THIS JUST IN...The Governor’s office has confirmed that veterinary services DO fall under Healthcare and are permitted to stay open. PVMA encourages you to continue to practice safely as we have recommended in all previous information releases. Visit PaVMA.org/COVID-19 for the most up-to-date information.

Be sure to check out our Virtual Town Hall for questions and answers from Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association leaders tonight at 7:30 pm.
https://loom.ly/1MfFbOk

17/03/2020

Surgical masks are likely to be one of the first things we run out of - how should we handle it?

One major trickle-down effect of widespread disease outbreaks can be a shortage of certain supplies. As COVID-19 has emerged and spread in humans,

17/03/2020

❓Have questions about how to handle COVID-19 in your practice❓
Check out resources from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

A new human coronavirus that emerged from China has put public health officials on high alert. Here’s the information veterinarians need, both to answer questions and to address potential medical shortage issues.

15/03/2020

The Maryland Veterinary Technician Association is petitioning the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to extend online CE courtesy allowance to RVTs as well as veterinarians. We deserve to be treated equitably as highly educated, and qualified veterinary professionals. Sign the petition, and help our collective voice be heard!

Maryland RVTs Deserve CE Mutuality