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VHS Community: Rehab team works across vet hospital to treat mobility issues
“Another thing that makes us unique is that we offer three legs of a stool – a combination of orthopedic medicine, clinical trials, and rehabilitation. We work together - veterinary specialists in sports medicine and our clinical trials team evaluating treatments to see if they improve quality of life, and we’re here to complete treatments. -Sasha Foster
VHS Community: Rotating interns’ schedules make your head spin
In addition to teaching clinical skills and problem-solving, the program also focuses on professional development, managing stress, and client communication. “We have to hit on all the high points of being a veterinarian in a very high-stress workplace," Dr. Amanda Cavanagh said.
VHS Community: Serious fun in the Chemistry and Toxicology Lab
Diagnosing disease is a serious business, but the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's Chemistry and Toxicology Lab team finds ways to make the workday fun. The lighthearted group includes Lab Manager Kevin Daniels, part-time Lab Technician and part-time Quality Technician Alex Briggs, and section head and Clinical Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Gary Mason.
VHS Community: Nutrition service partner for hospital and patients
In addition to obesity management, conditions that nutrition frequently consults are gastrointestinal disease, renal disease, and pancreatitis. They also see clients who are interested in creating home-prepared meals for their companion animals, which can be tricky to get right.