VTW February 14: Take A Break In The VINner Lounge At WVC

Published: February 18, 2020

Laura Schwartz

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Friday, February 14, 2020

The VIN Office will be closed Monday, February 17.

Responses to calls and emails may take a bit longer than usual during this time. Thanks in advance for your patience.

If you have a truly urgent issue, Paul's phone is always on.
530-757-6881

TAKE A BREAK IN THE VIN LOUNGE AT WVC

On your way to WVC in Las Vegas? When you need a break from the action head for the VINner Lounge in booth 3340 - map.

Stop by to:

Visit with colleagues and say hello to VIN mascot Wallace!
Enjoy complimentary refreshments.
Pick up some new tips and tools -- VIN is like veterinary practice; there's always more to learn.
Play VIN 5 for a chance to win great prizes.
Learn how eVetSites can help you spruce up your website.
Hang out with Paul and other VIN staff, Reps, Associate Editors, and Consultants.

Got Student Debt?
Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA, aka The Debt Doctor, will be in the VINner Lounge.

Get answers to your questions and help with navigating the maze of information and frustrations associated with educational debt.

NO ROUNDS

Sunday, February 16
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.”
- Maya Angelou

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, LEARN VIN

Improve Your Search Skills

Wednesday, February 19, 9:30 p.m. ET
(Thursday, February 20, 2:30 a.m. GMT)

Need help finding your way around VIN?
Join a panel of experienced VINners to learn how to make the most of your VIN membership! Email HowTo@VIN.com for details.

Watch/Read Recent Rounds
@ = VINCast available for download

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Anesthesia for Thoracic Procedures @ VIN/NAVAS
Welfare & Enrichment in Zoo & Domestic Animals @
Nociception & Loco-Regional Analgesia for Reptiles @ VIN/ARAV
Canine Breeding Management @ VIN/Therio

How can you Mend a Broken Heart? With Cardiovascular Resources on VIN!

Put yourself to the test with these interactive medical case studies. Mark Kittleson has generously shared content from his Case Studies in Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine.

Select a case, formulate a diagnostic plan, and take the quiz to get feedback on your diagnostic choices. Each case is linked to the appropriate chapter of the online version of Small Animal Cardiovascular Medicine.

If your heart is aching for more, explore the Cardiology Specialty Center in the Specialty Center section of the VIN library and check out the Procedures and Techniques page.

Healthy Paws must refund policyholders $4.7 million

State regulators found pet insurance seller overcharged customers in Washingtoners exit

Covetrus CEO: First year was ‘mixed bag’

Company reboots after stock plummets, investors sue, leaders exit

VNS is YOUR news service. Have an idea for a story?
Send it to Reporters@vin.com

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Stop by the Cyber Café and/or other VIN booths if you’re attending:

WVC, February 16-19
OAVT, March 5 -7
SAVMA, March 14-16

For a complete list of future appearances, visit On the Road with VIN.

Journals
Use of a Cervical Stent for Long-Term Treatment of Pyometra in the Mare: A Report of Three Cases

Boards
Personal Experience with Calmer Canine Assisi Loop

Proceedings
Damage Control Resuscitation

Does your workplace allow employees to bring personal pets (beyond service animals) to work?

Participate in this latest Quick Poll on the Front Page.

Last week the Quick Poll team took the VIN Community's temperature on patient temperatures. Almost half of your colleagues take patient temperatures at all or nearly all exams. Are you warm or cool to the practice? Visit the Quick Poll Archives to view the complete results and to take this and other polls.

VIN Consultant, Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC, is the Veterinary Idealist. Beth encourages colleagues to understand drivers of change in the veterinary industry, look for bright spots, and work together to create a sustainable veterinary community that puts pets and their people first.

Join the discussion on her most recent contribution on VIN:
Thoughts on 10000 Hours