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15 Mar

Posted at 18:29h in Continuing Education
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Written by Christina Restrepo, DVM, DACVD Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida, Naples, FL, USA Introduction Otitis externa (OE) is the inflammation of the external ear canal lining, which can also involve the pinna(e). It is one of the most common conditions seen by small animal veterinarians, representing as much as 10 to 20% of canine cases and 2-8% in feline patients.OE results from a combination of factors that alter the physical and microbiological state of the ear canal such that inflammation and infection occur in a somewhat vicious cycle.The underlying cause [ie. predisposing...

15 Mar

Posted at 15:16h in GVMA News
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Pictured, left to right: Dr. Karen Wylie, Dr. Denise Funk, Dr. Doris Miller Women of GVMA: Women's History Month Back in November, we welcomed Dr. Elizabeth Mackey to her term as 2023 GVMA President. Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Mackey worked 15 years as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and educator specializing in raptors. Dr. Mackey is a 2006 graduate of University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed an internship in Exotic, Wildlife and Zoological medicine in 2008. She is the previous owner of Mackey Exotic Animal Clinic, where...

08 Mar

Posted at 10:23h in GVMA News, Veterinary Careers
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Pictured, left to right: Dr. Karen Wylie, Dr. Denise Funk, Dr. Doris Miller Women of GVMA: Women's History Month Travel back in time with us to the year 2000, when Dr. Doris Miller was elected as the first GVMA President that identified as a woman. Since then, GVMA has grown to better represent the Georgia veterinary community, with more women than ever in leadership roles. Currently, the GVMA is headed up by three women: Dr. Keri Riddick - Executive Director, Susan Blevins - Director of Operations, and Dr. Elizabeth Mackey - the...

01 Mar

Posted at 09:44h in Practice Management
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Immediate, Direct, and Indirect Supervision: Why It Matters Our environment in the veterinary industry can be very fluid, with veterinarians often supervising several different situations simultaneously. Understanding the differences between the types of supervision for your licensed technicians and recognizing they do not apply in the same manner to your veterinary assistants helps protect your and your technicians’ licenses which will build trust and support among your team. Rule 700-151-.01 Immediate SupervisionImmediate Supervision means that the duly licensed veterinarian is in audible and visual range of the animal patient and the person...

01 Mar

Posted at 09:00h in Wellness
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View Employee Newsletter (MARCH 2023) View Supervisor Newsletter (MARCH 2023) Complimentary Online Seminar Healthy Boundaries For the good of your mental wellbeingSetting boundaries is good for you and those around you. When you explain what you are okay with and are not okay with, people will understand your limits. Available on demand starting March 21 through the GVMA Compass. ACCESS THE GVMA Compass, A Member assistance PROGRAM ...

01 Mar

Posted at 08:00h in Wellness
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GEORGIA EDITION  •  Newsletter  •  Issue 3, 2023 Dear Subscriber: Here is the latest update from the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, with curated content to help veterinary professionals focus on their wellbeing. Subscribers receive this resource in addition to complimentary access to Listeners On Call. If you have questions or comments on the newsletter, the service from Listeners On Call, or the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance, you may contact Dr. Keri Riddick, Executive Director of the Georgia VMA, at keri@gvma.net, or Adrian Hochstadt, VMAE CEO, at adrianhochstadt@vmae.org. To view a video on the Veterinary Wellbeing Alliance,...

20 Feb

Posted at 10:10h in Animal Health, Continuing Education, Practice Management
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Radiation & Laser Safety Where radiation diagnostics and treatments are performed, inspectors validate the following points: Equipment receives regular maintenanceRadiation areas labeled clearly: three-blade, radiation caution symbol (magenta or purple on a yellow background) and “CAUTION RADIATION AREA” posted in all radiation areasAll exposed team members have dosimetry badges, with exposure measurements reported to employees at least once annuallyAppropriate protective equipment is used — lead gloves and aprons are required; thyroid protection is recommended but not requiredWritten safety policies, operating instructions, and training programs are provided OSHA Safety and Health Topics - Radiation overview...

15 Feb

Posted at 14:16h in Continuing Education
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Dental Disease of Camelids Written by David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee   Abscesses around the head and neck increasingly are recognized in South American Camelids residing on farms in North America. Although many abscesses are confined to the soft tissues, some originate from the mandibular or maxillary bones. Mandibular and maxillary bone infections may be caused by trauma (e.g. resulting in bone sequestra), infection of a tooth, or hematogenous spread of bacteria (e.g. mandibular osteomyelitis). The Veterinary Teaching hospital at Ohio State University admits 900 to...

09 Feb

Posted at 15:36h in Animal Health, Practice Management
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Encourage preventative dental care through client education. Going over pricey treatment plans can become overwhelming to clients, especially when there are significant cost concerns. During Dentistry Month especially, there is no shortage of these. Empowering your team to help clients understand what financial options are available to them can improve access to care for many pets. You may not have all the answers of what company or policy is "best", but providing some key points to research can help owners get the coverage that best fits their pet and its needs. Help...

09 Feb

Posted at 12:56h in Animal Health
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Authored by Lynne M. Seibert, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVB, Veterinary Behavior Consultants LLC Excerpt from the Georgia Veterinarian Magazine, Summer 2020 Edition It has been reported for household inter-dog aggression that the instigator of aggression is often either the younger dog, or the newer addition to the household.1 The same study found that fights most often occurred between dogs of the same sex. A more recent study also noted a high frequency of household inter-dog aggression cases [79%] involved same-sex pairs.2 CLASSIFICATION. Classification of aggression can vary. Aggression is often classified according to...

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