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2019 AEMV Student Case Report Contest
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Musculoskeletal NephrologyTaxonomy: Ferret Mammals Rabbit
Call for Nominations: T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award
Clinical Topic:Taxonomy: Avian
Minimizing Stress to Avian Patients During the Veterinary Visit
Clinical Topic: BehaviorTaxonomy: Avian Parrot
Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Triage
Clinical Topic: Critical Care Wildlife RehabilitationTaxonomy: Avian Mammals Reptiles & Amphibians
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Alicia McLaughlin, DVM
Alicia McLaughlin completed a veterinary internship in exotic animal medicine at The Center for Bird & Exotic Animal Medicine in Bothell, Washington and she is now an associate veterinarian at this practice. Dr. McLaughlin has been involved in veterinary research and leadership throughout her career, and has authored or co-authored articles in both professional journals and national conference proceedings. Dr. McLaughlin is passionate about providing low-stress veterinary visits for all of her patients. She is a certified Fear FreeTM veterinarian and is spearheading the development of an avian-focused Fear Free™ course.
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Routine Veterinary Care of the Miniature Pig
Mini pigs remain a surprisingly common pet, with a resurgence in popularity every few years. Owners typically have a “small animal mindset”, and as such, seek like-minded veterinarians, but lack of training and paucity of resources leads many veterinarians to shy away from these unique pets. This recording of the live, interactive webinar reviews handling and restraint as well as routine veterinary procedures, from physical examination, vaccination, and nutrition to therapeutics such as hoof trim, tusk trim, and deworming protocols.
2018 Avian Practitioner of the Year
Forty-five exceptional avian veterinarians from all around the world were nominated for the 2018 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year. The independent Selection Committee narrowed this list to six finalists and the Award recipient, Dr. Robert Doneley, was announced during the Plenary Session at the 2018 ExoticsCon.