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News!!!
Please welcome our newest message board monitor Jennifer Withrow. Jennifer is a VT student getting ready to graduate and has already passed the VTNE! Her moderating duties will be forthcoming.

Remember that there is a time change this weekend for the USA.
The time "springs forward," so please make sure to set your clocks one hour forward.

Welcome

• Crowder College Veterinary Technology Program in Neosho, Missouri
• Minnesota School of Business Moorhead Campus Veterinary Technology Program in Moorhead, Minnesota
• Rochester Community and Technical College Animal Health Technology Program in Rochester, Minnesota

1. VSPN Get Together at VNCA Conference (Australia)
2. Veterinary Technician National Exam January 2010 results are coming in!
3. Use of Propofol with felines
4. PEEP valve
5. German Shepherd with diarrhea episodes
6. The definition of biochemical media
7. Intravet online reminder service
8. Cocker Spaniel with skin problems
9. Cage door oxygen setup-O2 concentration sensor
10. Equine anemia
11. Monthly promotion ideas
12. Opinions Vectra use
13. Nature's Variety pet food recall
14. Rethinking recent hire
15. Health insurance inquiry
16. Small animal kennel systems
17. Hazardous waste fees
18. Decreasing cat injuries
19. Point system for employee evaluations
20. Measuring client retention
21. Interesting radiographs
22. Contacting owners whose pets are overdue
23. Co-worker accusations in front of client
24. Veterinary technology student kennel duty hours
25. Human versus animal medicine - gold standard
26. Knott’s filter heartworm test
27. How to coach new hire
28. Surgical soap dispensers

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE

• Memorial services help veterinarians, clients process grief
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• Proposal to mandate bittering agent for antifreeze hits Congress
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• Western U receives full accreditation
  >>>Message Board Discussion

VSPN CE Course Catalog
See what's on our schedule!

Course opening soon!

• Practice Management 101 - The Basics

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 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).

Friday Night - Practice Management Rounds
Friday, March 12, 2010; 10pm ET (Saturday, March 13; 2:00am GMT/UTC)
Practice Management Rounds: Join Cindy to discuss issues encountered in the practice management position.

How to Navigate VSPN
Monday, March 15, 2010; 7:00pm ET (Monday, March 15; 11:00pm GMT/UTC)
How to Navigate VSPN: Jennifer is on deck to give you a personal tour of VSPN!

Next Weekend
Friday, March 19, 2010; 10pm ET (Saturday, March 20; 2:00am GMT/UTC)
Friday Night Open Chat: Join veterinary staff members from far and wide to discuss topics that are on your mind.

Sunday, March 21, 2010; 9:30pm ET (Saturday, March 22; 1:30am GMT/UTC)
Sunday Rounds: Matthew will be here to discuss and take questions about remote chemical anesthesia.

VCTS Meeting - Board only
Sunday, March 21, 2010; 9:00pm ET
VCTS (Oncology Society) Board members only at 9pm ET in VSPN Meeting Room.

Web Site of the Week
Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

Abstract of the Week
Hypophosphatemia in cats after renal transplantation

Book Reviews
Clinical and Feline Reproduction: Evidence-based answers

Rounds Transcripts:

• Emergency Case Rounds
• Ask NAVTA rounds with the NAVTA board

Available in the VIN Store:

• VSPN Notebook(R) version 3.0
• VT VSPN logo window slick decal is now available in the VIN Store
• VIN Store certificates (perfect for any student!)
• VSPN client brochure – trifold
• VSPN insert for the VIN client brochure
• VIN client brochure – trifold
  

MyVSPN is your ticket to update personal info. Click on that tab at the top left of the main screen of VSPN and keep your VSPN preferences current!

• VSPN Participant Resources Center
• How to Navigate VSPN sessions are on the Chat calendar
• Wondering about how to utilize this website? Click FAQ!

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