Posts by "Teresa Afonso"
Vet certificates: What they mean for clinics and the veterinary profession
Elsewhere in the world, postgraduate vet certificates are much more common than they are here in the...
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How to stay on top of your veterinary continuing education—without the stress
Finding time for veterinary continuing education isn’t easy. Whether you're a DVM or veterinary tech...
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Diagnosing canine pancreatitis: The latest research into pancreatitis tests and how to use them
Pancreatitis is implicated in up to 40 % of acute-abdomen ICU admissions and carries reported case-f...
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Minimally invasive techniques in small animal soft tissue surgery
In recent years, soft tissue surgery has seen major developments with the growing integration of min...
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Pericardial Effusions in Small Animals: Causes and Diagnosis
Pericardial disease is a frequently overlooked condition in veterinary medicine. It includes a range...
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Taking Veterinary CE Online - Five Tips to Help You Make the Most of It Lisa Coder, MS, DVM
Veterinary continuing education (CE) is required and everyone who holds a license in the veterinary ...
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Exotic pet CE: Four Husbandry Questions to Ask Reptile Owners Lisa Coder, MS, DVM
As reptiles continue to grow in popularity as pets, it becomes more important that a general practic...
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Relief veterinarians: Steps for success, and the role of CE By Kiley Daube DVM
Remember your first day at a new clinic? The excitement of meeting your co-workers, getting to know ...
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Four Simple Tips for Improved Veterinary Anesthesia for Technicians and Their Teams
A veterinary anesthesia technician is a critical part of the veterinary team at any clinic. Veterina...
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Canine Dermatology Update: What We Know About the Microbiome and Skin by Lisa Coder, MS, DVM
Canine dermatology is a complicated and often frustrating subject. Dermatitis is a general term that...
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Explore our Veterinary Oncology CE programs in 2025
If you’re passionate about advancing your skills in veterinary oncology, our oncology CE courses off...
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The Approach to Cases of Feline CHF: A Summary for Veterinarians
Feline heart disease is a significant concern in veterinary cardiology, requiring timely diagnosis a...
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New Year, New Goals: 5 tips for planning your veterinary CE for 2025
Christmas is a time for reflection on the last year and looking towards the next. While we hope you’...
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Pet Cancer Awareness Month: raising awareness and advancing veterinary oncology training
November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing attention to one of the most cr...
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Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: an exciting, challenging field
Veterinary emergency and critical care (ECC) is one of those areas in veterinary medicine that you e...
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Burnout in Veterinary Professionals
According to the World Health Organization, burnout is a work-related condition resulting from unman...
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Why are “Cat Friendly” Clinics so important
Visits to the veterinary clinic are essential to maintain a cat's health, but many factors can make ...
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Building a Successful Veterinary Team: Tips and Advantages
A veterinary clinic, like any other business, relies heavily on its employees to keep the practice r...
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The Impact of Social Media in Veterinary Clinics
In today's digital world, social media has become an essential tool for veterinary clinics. Its infl...
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Navigating the golden years: compassionate care for senior pets
As our cherished pets gracefully transition into their golden years, their needs and health requirem...
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Unlocking the canine and feline mind: the psychology of pets explained
Understanding the behavioral patterns of our beloved canine and feline companions is key to fosterin...
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Navigating the festive season - a guide to managing mental health at Christmas
The Christmas season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, fo...
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Improve Veterinary Education supports training of vets involved in rescue and rehabilitation of Moon Bears
Improve Veterinary Education has supported four junior veterinarians at Animals Asia through offerin...
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