NAVC and WVC
If you went to NAVC – Jennifer’s posted the slideshow of everyone who stopped by the booth for pictures
Going to WVC? Be sure to visit VSPN at booth 230 AND check the Get Together information – it’s coming up soon!

Comings and Goings
New VSPN Team bios are up! Read about all of our volunteer moderators including Jessica Birdwell and Sharlene Halozan.

Leaving the VSPN moderator fold for now due to work and life commitments we say best wishes to: Heather Howell, Kyle Kroha, Sonia Maiorano, Michael Reed, Sara Sharp, Chris Slowiak, Laura Frazier, and Lori Fuehrer. Many of these wonderful long term moderators have promised to maintain their presence in the boards as their schedules allow and hope to be coming back to full moderator status soon.

For more information on what it takes to be a part of the moderating team please read the FAQ!

Welcome:

• Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, California

• ACVIM Technicians' Forum
• NAVTA Journal writers wanted
• Analgesic effect of nitrous oxide
• Dog that won't drink
• Unidentified mite
• NAVC photos
• Vaccines while on antibiotics
• Chronic ear infections
• Pulmonary physiology
• Apomorphine controlled status
• Exotics radiograph technique chart
• Cold sterilization
• FREE Virtual Laboratory Animal Science Conference
• Shoe boil
• Slentrol (dirlotapide)
• Healthy pet snacks
• Training for management
• Client restroom
• Employee evaluations
• Dosimeter badges
• Unclaimed pet ashes
• Overzealous employee
• Facebook client waiver
• Charges for employees
• Radiology logs
• Next step after VTNE
• Silicone putty toxicity
• Urinalysis reagent strips
• Help wanted ads
• Telephone medical advice
• Veterinary technician description

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE:

• VCA Antech buys largest Canadian veterinary chain
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• AVMA backs legislation forcing online sellers to remit sales taxes
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• Awareness of xylitol toxicity in dogs still lacking
  >>>Message Board Discussion

VSPN CE Course Catalog
See what's on our schedule!
LAST CHANCE TO ENROLL:

1. AVNT-Nutrition Series: Hepatic Lipidosis
2. When Good Coagulation Goes Bad: Coagulopathies in the Canine and Feline
3. Empathy and Reflective Listening

For more on how online CE works see the VSPN Participant Resources Center

Note: All courses are submitted for approval for continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VSPN CE at for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).

Friday Rounds
Friday, February 3, 2012; 10pm ET
Assessing Post-op Pain in the Canine and Feline Patient with Oriana.

Next Friday - February 10
Friday, February 10, 2012; 9pm ET
Student Chat: Join Kris again to compare notes with students from all across the U.S. and Canada

Friday, February 10, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Chat: Kick back and relax at this open chat with Brandy S.!

The next VIN/VSPN Joint Rounds:
Sunday, February 19, 2012; 10pm ET (USA)
VIN/VSPN Joint Rounds: "Critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI)” with David and Noah in the VIN-VSPN Rounds Room
Note: This session will have an audio component.

And Looking Forward... check the Chat/Rounds page

VSPN CHAT

Web Sites of the Week
American Fact Finder

Abstract of the Week
Childhood adiposity, adult adiposity, and cardiovascular risk factors.

Book Review
Small Animal Clinical Techniques
>>>VSPN Review by Tracy Darling, RVT, VTS (SAIM)

Recent Handouts/Rounds Highlights

• Animal Training Models Positive and Negative
• Why Your Patient Doesn't Suck: Pulmonary Physiology In Health And Disease
• Study Skill Techniques
• Internal Marketing - What Is Your Practice Strategy for 2012?

VSPN Library Highlights:

February 28th is World Spay Day. It is presented by The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International in co-operation with animal welfare organizations, veterinary professionals, businesses, and individuals worldwide to bring attention to spay/neuter as a proven means of saving the lives of animals and improving the quality of life of a pet. Is your clinic or hospital doing anything to promote spay/neuter of pets or feral animals?

1. Spay/Neuter trip to Guam
2. Spay/Neuter-what clients need to know from YOU!
3. Shelter neuter/spay deaths

Available in the VIN Store:

• VSPN Notebook(R) Version 3.0 PLUS the 3.0 Supplement
• VSPN Notebook(R) Version 3.0 Supplement (if you purchased a previous version of the NB(R)
• VIN Store certificates (perfect for any student or colleague!)
• VT VSPN logo window slick decal (FREE) - a great way to show off your dedication!

And FREE to all VIN/VSPN member clinics:

• VSPN client brochure – trifold
• VIN client brochure – trifold
• VSPN insert to slip inside the VIN client brochure

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