May 2024

Most people are familiar with the famous line from the Apollo 13 mission, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” When there is a crisis, true professionals know how to respond. And vet med, like NASA, is filled with true professionals.

AAHA board member Robert Lawrie, MRCVS, weighs in on the advancements made possible by veterinary software and data capture. The AAHA Community asks how new vets can build confidence through online learning.  This month’s Scoop headlines include: Penn Vet launches mRNA Research Initiative, Links Found Between Human, Canine Brain Tumors, VHMA Compensation and Benefits Survey Results Announced, Canine Respiratory Disease Cases Fall; and more!

Radiology and Radiation Oncology specialist Jimmy Lattimer, DVM, MS, DACVR (Radiology and Radiation Oncology), answers the five questions.

This month’s prize winner is Andie Corcoran, Lead Veterinary Assistant at Pet Care Clinic – Kuna, in Kuna, Idaho!

Sometimes gastric foreign bodies are too large or sharp to be removed via emesis, and too difficult to grasp using forceps in an endoscope. So, short of doing surgery, what can be done?

According to AAHA’s research, one factor consistently comes up again and again in the conversation about staff turnover: fair compensation. It’s the top driver of attrition, and it’s also a key retention factor. This article offers expert tips for addressing the number one driver of turnover among veterinary professionals.

Many people worry about their financial health and those in the veterinary community are not immune to that concern. Unfortunately, a person’s financial worries can be a significant cause of stress and that stress can affect wellbeing.

Is a surgical laser a valuable tool or an expensive toy? Many veterinarians are wondering the same thing. On one hand, the promise of less pain and inflammation, better hemostasis and potentially faster healing is appealing. On the other, it is reasonable to be skeptical of whether clients will opt for the increased surgical costs.

AI has many applications, including being an aid for SOAP notes. This article also includes a short roundup from several different software companies who are doing interesting things: Shepherd, Instinct, VetSOAP, and PetDesk.

This article defines what an epic win is and how practices can foster it by asking three key questions. Those include enrolling staff in the practice’s vision and mission, creating psychological safety, and intrinsic motivation.

Julie Buzby, DVM, talks to Central Line about her life as a mom and homeschooler of eight kids, small business owner, and former practice owner.

Do you know your working dogs? This handy chart from the 2021 AAHA Working, Assistance, and Therapy Dog Guidelines Toolkit shows some key differences between working dog types.