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Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend in the USA is September 2-5 and the VIN/VSPN offices will be on light duty. We’ll have no chats, rounds, or CE classes that weekend so we can all enjoy some time with family as school ramps up and we finish up the summer!

Welcome

• Central Texas Cat Hospital in Round Rock, Texas
• Parkland College Veterinary Technology Program in Champaign, Illinois
• Miami-Dade College Veterinary Technology Program in Miami, Florida
• Crowder College Veterinary Technology Program in Neosho, Missouri

1. Journal Club-Joint VIN/VSPN-September 1
2. Behavior literature
3. Clinical pathology training videos
4. Anticipatory grief
5. Full mouth extractions
6. Intravenous Baytril use for feline
7. Interesting CPCR case
8. Chachkis in the practice
9. Lungworm in cats
10. Changing fields
11. Histiosarcoma
12. Spay/neuter reminders
13. Claiming unemployment
14. Splitting a practice
15. Ultrasonic cleaner
16. Visiting technician service
17. Ear discharge
18. Scholarships and grants
19. Veterinary Nurses Day
20. Isolation protocols

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE:

• Anniversary inspires veterinary history commemoration
  >>Message Board Discussion
• Entest to use veterinary practices as revenue driver, research venue
  >>>Message Board Discussion

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Equine Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency Medicine

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Friday Night Coffehouse Chat
Friday, August 26, 2011; 10pm ET (USA)
Friday Open Chat: Welcome Brandy T. as your host and unwind from the week.

WyVTA - Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association Membership Meeting
Sunday, August 28, 2011; 8 pm MT (USA)
WyVTA (Wyoming) Meeting: General membership meeting for all Wyomingites in the VSPN Meeting Room.

VSPN Journal Club
Thursday, September 1, 2011; 10 pm ET (USA)
VSPN Journal Club: Refractometric total plasma protein measurement as a cage-side indicator of hypoalbuminemia and hypoproteinemia in hospitalized dogs; JVECCS 8/2011 discussion led by Noah.
See MB Discussion for article information

Coming up
September 2-5, 2011
No Chats, Rounds or Classes- Labor Day Weekend

Friday, September 9, 2011; 10pm ET (USA)
Friday Chat: Who’s going to IVECCS? Stop by and chat with Noah if you are heading to IVECCS or want to attend this conference in the future.

Web Site of the Week
WildPro

Abstract of the Week
Quality-of-life Assessment Techniques for Veterinarians.

Book Reviews

• Introduction to Medical Terminology - VSPN Review by Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
• Medical Terminology Made Easy, Fourth Edition - VSPN Review by Marisa Rhyne, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM)
  

Recent Handouts/Rounds Highlights

• Oleander Toxicity
• Public Relations and Outreach

Available in the VIN Store:

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

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

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