What Are the Newest Advancements in Canine Prosthetics?
When treating dogs for various ailments, oftentimes, there is a limited range of possible options for treatment. Veterinary medicine lags...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Nov 25
- 8 min
12 Ways to Get More Clients to Your Veterinary Practice
As a vet, your goal is to provide medical care to the animals within your area of operations. Many vets find that, due to the relatively...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Nov 17
- 8 min
Needle Aspiration vs. Biopsy for Diagnosing Canine Tumors
When it comes to tumors in dogs, one of the most important things to do is figure out exactly what you're dealing with. While an...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Nov 10
- 8 min
Osteosarcoma in Dogs: The Latest in Limb-Sparing Treatments
Osteosarcoma is one of the most common canine cancers encountered by veterinary oncologists. It's most common in the "long bones" or legs...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Nov 3
- 8 min
How to Build a Referral Network for Specialized Vet Cases
As a veterinarian, you're faced with an immense amount of possibilities you can encounter every single day. You have everything from the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Oct 27
- 8 min
FAQ: What Are the Early Signs of Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs?
Hemangiosarcoma is one of the most devastating canine cancers. It seems as if it comes on fast, it's very malignant, and it's subtle...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Oct 18
- 8 min
Palliative Care in Veterinary Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide
In human medicine, there's an increasing focus on palliative and hospice care aimed at making the end of life more comfortable for the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Oct 12
- 8 min
Veterinarians and Compassion Fatigue: Signs, Tips & More
We've talked a lot already about burnout in veterinary care and the steps you can take to watch your mental health and avoid reaching the...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Oct 6
- 8 min
Dealing with Difficult Clients: A Guide for Veterinarians
One of the distressing realities of veterinary care is that there are often difficult interactions. While plenty of our day-to-day work...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Sep 28
- 8 min
The Rise of Telemedicine in Veterinary Care and How It Works
Science fiction has long portrayed advances in medical care years or decades before they are developed in real life, if they ever are....
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Sep 20
- 8 min
Veterinary Burnout: How to Recognize and Address It
One of the most difficult challenges that you face as a veterinarian is the combination of emotional fatigue, compassion fatigue, and...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Sep 14
- 8 min
The SWOT Analysis Beginner's Guide for Veterinary Clinics
Opening a veterinary practice is never easy; there are unique challenges in the industry, in the market, and even in your region that...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Sep 7
- 8 min
4 Vetsource Alternatives for Your Veterinary Practice
Any veterinary provider working for an independent practice, and many working for the major chains, are usually familiar with Vetsource,...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Sep 1
- 8 min
The Ultimate Guide: 10 Must-Try Veterinary Marketing Ideas
Marketing is a key part of growth and success with any business. As much as we may not agree with the idea that a veterinary practice (or...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Aug 28
- 8 min
Veterinary Guide: What is ImpriMed and How Do They Work?
Any vet with experience with canine cancers knows that they can be very difficult to treat. Not only are there a wide range of different...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Aug 22
- 8 min
Euthanasia in Vet Practices: Care & Resources to Help Clients
As vets, we always do anything within our power to heal and save the animals we treat. Whether it's a routine check-up, a minor injury, a...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Aug 11
- 8 min
The 6 Stages of Business Growth for Veterinary Practices
Any vet looking to start a private practice has a lot of work ahead of them. From developing a business plan, to building relationships...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Aug 6
- 8 min
The Essential Mental Health Checklist for Veterinarians
We veterinarians spend all of ourselves and more caring for our patients. But, have you ever heard the phrase "Who heals the healer?"...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jul 30
- 8 min
Oral Dog Tumors: How to Tell If They're Benign or Malignant
As we all know, dogs are quite prone to cancers, and those cancers can manifest in a lot of different ways. Sometimes, they're obvious...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jul 23
- 8 min
FAQ: What is a Relief Veterinarian and Should You Hire One?
Virtually every field has a variety of different permanent roles and other roles that serve to fill in the gaps. Sometimes, these are...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jul 14
- 8 min
What is The Yale EGFR/HER2 Cancer Vaccine for Dogs?
Cancer is an extremely common disease in nearly all living things, and it's one of the leading causes of death in dogs. As such, various...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jul 7
- 8 min
Are There Benefits of Arginine for Dogs with Cancer?
As a vet, dealing with canine cancers is likely going to be a significant part of your job. Another significant part of that job is...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jun 30
- 8 min
Guide: Working in a Corporate Vet Clinic vs a Private Practice
Aspiring vets, vet techs, fresh graduates, and others entering the field have a handful of options in front of them. The biggest choice...
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Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
- Jun 23
- 8 min
8 of The Best Mental Health Services for Depressed Veterinarians
By far, one of the greatest draws to veterinary care is empathy for the animals we encounter every day. Whether it's our household pets,...
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