Technicians

AMA, APhA, ASHP urge immediate end to prescribing, dispensing, and using ivermectin for COVID-19 outside clinical trials

Outpatient prescribing and dispensing of ivermectin has increased an alarming 24-fold since before the pandemic. Though the drug is FDA-approved for human use to treat internal and external parasite infections, it is not approved for COVID-19.

3 must-reads on veterinary anesthesia

Here is a look at 3 articles designed to ensure safety while patients undergo anesthesia.

Improving your “human skills” with communication

Communication among members of the veterinary team or between the veterinary team and clients can sometimes become tense, but we can improve the outcomes by understanding key principles of communication and learning to de-escalate a situation.