VSPN Messge Boards
The beauty of VSPN Message Boards is to read and discuss topics in our everyday lives that affect us professionally as well as personally. Occasionally a topic arises that a member really wants our community to respond to, but the topic and participants are sensitive and it needs to be posted anonymously. We can do this; however, there are a few things to remember first:

• write it out and strip it down to only the pertinent information
• remove all gender information; use this person or s/he
• minimize the identifying factors to the situation or location as much as possible
• email the request to Nanette@vspn.org; Nanette is the only one who handles anonymous posts to keep them as anonymous as possible.

Thank you for trusting in your campadres here in VSPN!

Welcome

• Stautzenberger College Veterinary Technology Program in Brecksville, Ohio
• Vet Tech Institute of Houston Veterinary Technology Program in Houston, Texas

1. Pain assessment for clients
2. Anesthetic equipment for birds
3. Compassion Fatigue courses on VSPN
4. Avimark and Labrexx
5. Deciduous canines
6. Security and safety protocols
7. Transporting birds with minimal stress
8. Methimazole monitoring
9. Internet marketing chat
10. Trifexis and ticks
11. Practice newsletters
12. Nutrition for obese cats
13. Transition to canine adult food
14. Autologous serum preparation
15. Nerve stimulators
16. Health insurance stipend
17. Waivers for compounded medications
18. Silvery purple film
19. Foster/rescue agreements
20. Client’s questions about other animals not present during exam
21. Surgical safety check list
22. New hire - was the truth told?
23. Code of Ethics for UK Veterinary Nurses
24. Protocol for animals in rabies free countries

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE:

• ‘Why are vets so expensive?’
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• California veterinarians ready to testify against lay dentistry
  >>>Message Board Discussion

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

New course open for enrollment:

• Money Smarts for Support Staff: Your Piece of the Payroll Pie

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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).

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Friday Night Chat
Friday, April 20, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Night Chat: Are you new to VSPN? Have you been a member for longer than you can remember? Charlotte will be hosting this open chat for new members and long-timers to share what is great about our community!

Disaster Preparedness
Wednesday, April 25. 2012; 9pm ET
Emergencies and Disasters: Awareness, Planning and your pet: Be prepared! Sue and Kim will be here to show you how.

April 27, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012; 9pm ET
Student Chat: It is crunch-time for many of our students who are facing final exams. Join Kris for Stress Busters and learn how to help make those final days of the semester more relaxing.

Friday, April 27, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Night Chat: All things horsey; an equine open chat with Chris in the lead.

Joint VIN/VSPN Rounds
Sunday, April 29, 2012; 9:30pm ET
Sunday Rounds: World Veterinary Day 2012: Antimicrobial Resistance. This will be a VIN/VSPN Joint Rounds hosted by Noah in the VIN-VSPN Rounds room.

Web Site of the Week
Managing Drought Risk

Abstract of the Week
Bisphosphonates significantly increase the activity of doxorubicin or vincristine against canine malignant histiocytosis cells.

Book Review
Fundamentals of Small Animal Surgery 1st edition
>>>VSPN Review by Brandy Tabor, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Recent Handouts/Rounds Highlights

• Hypothermia

VSPN Library Highlights:

In-house laboratory testing offers the veterinarian a jump-start on patient treatment and can increase the clinic’s income. Often, the responsibility of obtaining accurate and reliable results falls to the veterinary technician. If you need support or suggestions running lab work the VSPN library can help.

• Notebook Rounds: CBC Counting and Blood Smear
• In-House Lab Procedures- Maintaining Continuity
• Thorough Evaluation of a Peripheral Blood Smear
• Clinical Hematology for Veterinary Technicians/Technologists

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