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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....

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Sep 28, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Sep 20, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Sep 14, 20238 min read
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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,...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Sep 7, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Sep 1, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Aug 28, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Aug 22, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Aug 11, 20238 min read
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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?"...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Aug 6, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jul 30, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jul 23, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jul 14, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jul 7, 20238 min read
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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...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jun 30, 20238 min read
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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,...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jun 23, 20238 min read
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Vet Technicians: A Title Change to "Veterinary Nurse" is Overdue
Recently, I wrote about all of the various titles someone working in veterinary care might have. The DVM, the DACVIM, the DACVS; the...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jun 16, 20238 min read
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Compounding Pharmacies for Vets: Options, Challenges, and Changes
Compounding is an essential part of veterinary care, and it's common for vets to prescribe compounded medications while working with a...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jun 11, 20238 min read
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What is RadioGel and How Do Liquid Radiation Injections Work?
Cancer is a widely varied and intractable illness that ends millions of lives and causes untold suffering. It's no surprise that a huge...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Jun 4, 20238 min read
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What is the Difference Between a DACVIM and a DVM?
Whenever you're discussing the practice of medicine of any kind – whether it's human or animal – you're going to encounter a wide variety...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
May 26, 20238 min read
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Antech vs IDEXX vs Zoetis: Which is Best for Canine Pathology?
In the world of veterinary diagnostics, there are many laboratories scattered across the country providing services for identifying...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
May 21, 20238 min read
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The Ultimate List of Veterinary Diagnostic Companies in the US
Veterinary diagnostics companies play a major role in the health and safety of animals of all sorts, from our friendly household pets to...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
May 12, 20238 min read
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Omeprazole in Dogs and Cats: Is It Safe for Vets to Use?
Explore the safety and effectiveness of Omeprazole for veterinary use in dogs and cats, including its benefits, potential side effects, and

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
May 5, 20238 min read
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Sarcoma in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatments, and Recovery
Cancer is common in dogs, with almost half of dogs over ten years old developing some form of the disease before the end of their lives....

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Apr 29, 20238 min read
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Treatment Pictures of Mast Cell Tumors and Lumps in Dogs
Cancer is an extremely common occurrence in dogs, especially as they reach their golden years, but that doesn't mean that every lump and...

Dr. Vanessa Rizzo, DVM, DACVIM (O)
Apr 20, 20238 min read
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