CE Practice Sessions
If you are taking online CE with VIN or VSPN – be aware that we have revised our practice sessions to set days and times and these will become effective in June. If your next course opens June 1, 2012 or later, you’ll see those changes in coming emails. Let us know how this works for you!

ANIMALicious
NEW RELEASE:
ANIMALicious: A New Client Education Resource is the VIN Community's newest client education effort and facilitates the notion that communication between veterinarians and clients is not only okay, it is essential.
ANIMALicious' mission is to support you and all colleagues by helping clients understand behind-the-exam room issues. Written by magical leprechauns (also known as VIN Community veterinarians and staff), ANIMALicious encourages and accepts moderated comments from veterinarians and pet owners alike.
ANIMALicious takes Veterinary Partner one step further by tackling broader issues in a humorous but sometimes poignant manner.
The site has opened with just a few articles; one or two will be added weekly. The first articles are:

• Waiting is the Hardest Part - on the Pet
• How one Veterinarian Answers the No. 1 Question
• Dog Owner's Guide to Peaceful Co-existence with Livestock
• Muzzling Debate: What's the Problem with Keeping Pets and People Safer at the Vet's?

Let us know what you think, suggest topics or submit an article for consideration by posting a comment on the site or emailing ANIMALicious@vin.com.

1. Eye lubricant
2. Thiopental for induction
3. Elimination dysfunction
4. Cleaning Dip Quick containers
5. Raw honey for wounds
6. Frustrated CVT
7. Sampling coags in small patients
8. IVECCS VTS tech review
9. Anorexic horse with mouth ulcers
10. Increasing revenue
11. Florinef (fludrocortisone) tablets
12. Late appointments throw off schedule
13. Liquid oxygen tanks
14. Percocet protocol
15. Cost of services
16. Doppler recommendation
17. FidoPharm
18. Standing around
19. Just asked to interview
20. Clipper blade recommendation for rabbits
21. Salmonella incubation period
22. Lavender oil in cats

FROM THE VIN NEWS SERVICE:

• Veterinarian investigates illicit diversion of flea products
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• Veterinarians ponder ideal number of daily appointments
  >>>Message Board Discussion
• Challenges face proposal to create welfare specialty
  >>>Message Board Discussion

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

New to management? Looking to move into management to further your career? Take a look at this VSPN CE course:

Practice Management 101-The Basics

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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).

Student Chat
Friday, May 11, 2012; 9pm ET
Student Chat: Your favorite student chat host will be here. Come talk about everything academic with Kris.

Friday Rounds
Friday, May 11, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Rounds: How Does Your Team Rate in Problem Solving Skills? Julie will be on hand to help you decide.

Friday Chat
Friday, May 18, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Chat: Has it been awhile since you have attended a chat? Friday’s are a great way to reconnect with old friends and meet some new colleagues.

May 25, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012; 9pm ET
Student Chat: Are you graduating? Share the excitement tonight with Kris and the rest of the VSPN student community.

Friday, May 25, 2012; 10pm ET
Friday Rounds: Open chat with Mark at the helm. Share a case, discuss clinic life or talk over whatever is on your veterinary medicine mind.

Web Site of the Week
FDA Alerts

Abstract of the Week
The Impact of Anti-infective Drug Shortages on Hospitals in the United States: Trends and Causes

Book Review
* Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 4th Edition
>>>VSPN Review by Oreta M. Samples, RVT, MPH, DHSc

Recent Handouts/Rounds Highlights

• World Veterinary Day 2012: Antimicrobial Resistance
• Emergencies and Disasters: Awareness, Planning and Your Pet

VSPN Library Highlights:

Pregnancy in the work place has been a topic of conversation in the VSPN community from both the perspective of management and employee. There are often HR and OSHA concerns. Look to your VSPN Library and Message Board resources for answers!

• What precautions should we take for pregnant staff members?? A practice manager's guideline
• Pregnancy In Practice
• Pregnancy in the Workplace

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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