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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