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September 27, 2018
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    What a week!! We appreciate our veterinary nurses What a week!! We appreciate our veterinary nurses oh so much. Veterinary Nurses will often be the first people to touch your pets when they come to the clinic. They will report back to the doctors about the medical problem, your concerns, relevant history, and how cute/soft/nervous/fearful/excited your pet is. They are highly trained and experienced to know what information is important for helping diagnose a problem, as well as for what specific needs your pet has at a sick visit (examples - Emma wants her paw held during the exam or she will resort to sorting through the trash, or Jaildog is better when her dad is there and holding her). Veterinary Nurses know how to draw blood, just like the phlebotomist at your doctor’s office. They will also perform the lab work - blood, urine, stool, anything gross that we can get an answer from! They will troubleshoot if the machines are acting up, or if the centrifuge has a meltdown. Veterinary Nurses are also radiology technicians. They expertly hold your pet in the appropriate position, all while maintaining patient comfort. If your pet is too painful or anxious to position safely and comfortably, they will let the doctors know that they need some pain or relaxation medications. They are the number one advocates for your pets. At EMMAvet, Veterinary Nurses keep the pharmacy up and running. They know how to track and monitor inventory, and they make sure our pharmacy is stocked. They maintain the dreaded controlled drug logs, and make sure we are DEA compliant. Our medications are literally under fingerprint access. If your pet is hospitalized or undergoing a procedure, Veterinary Nurses are the people who spend the most time with your pet. They check vitals, maintain comfort and calm, and alert the doctor to any changes (good and bad) to your pet’s condition. They truly are skilled caretakers. (continued in comments) #emmavet #vettechweek #vetnurses #loveyournurse #vettech
    Chelsey, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) joins t Chelsey, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) joins the #EMMAvet team after over a decade of experience in both academia and private practice! Chelsey is just as funny as she is brilliant and we are so grateful to have her! #vettechweek #vettech #vetnurse #urgentcare #lvtvts #anesthesia
    Megan, LVT is the gentle mama you want taking care Megan, LVT is the gentle mama you want taking care of your pet. She’s got the grace of an angelic ballerina and the patients sense it. Megan is part of our Primary Care team, and her emergency experience trickles into the Urgent Care day (thankfully!). We appreciate and adore her. #thankyou #vettechweek #vettech #vetnurse #warmhug #vetlife #evpc
    Danielle, LVT joined the #EMMAvet Primary Care tea Danielle, LVT joined the #EMMAvet Primary Care team at its inception. She brings her attention to detail, sense of sarcasm and humor, and especially dental skills to the clinic! While she only joined recently, we know it’s going to be a long and beautiful relationship with #evpc #emmavetprimarycare😻 #vettechweek #vetnurse #vetlife #vettech #lvt #dogdental #catdental #primarycare #thankyou
    Cailin, LVT is not only one of our Urgent Care nur Cailin, LVT is not only one of our Urgent Care nurses, but she now is part of our full-time Primary Care team!!! #vettechweek continues with Cailin’s fun-loving attitude bringing giggles to the grind. #vetnurse #vettech Cailin is always ready to do whatever is needed - be it pose with a huge heavy hunky puppy, find something hilarious in a hectic moment, or step in with her spectacular skills. We feel #solucky to have Cailin on this #emmavet team!!! #thankyou #happytechweek
    (More pre-COVID pics) We dare you to try and keep (More pre-COVID pics) We dare you to try and keep up with Courtney, LVT. She works endlessly at multiple hospitals to help your pets in any urgent or emergency situation. She has over a decade of experience (#yourexpertiseisshowing) and brings that knowledge and skill to every day! Courtney is hands down the BEST team member you could ask for in the field, and she will drop in to lend an extra hand just as readily as she will meet you at a local brewery or hike. #thankyou for keeping the job fun!! #vettechweek #vettech #vetnurse #lvt #frenchie
    (More pre-COVID pics!!) Ashleigh, LVT, CCRP, VTS ( (More pre-COVID pics!!) Ashleigh, LVT, CCRP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation) started with #EMMAvet in its early days! Ashleigh took her expertise in #petrehab and her previous experience with #surgery and joined the team as an Urgent Care nurse! She works her magic with her rehab patients and helps raise the standards for pain control. #thankyou #dedication #raisethebar #goldstandard #vettechweek #vetnurse #vettech #techweek
    (Pre-COVID!!) Ashlyn, LVT has been on the team sin (Pre-COVID!!) Ashlyn, LVT has been on the team since the beginning. Her favorite breed is #floof specifically a #smol one 🤎 Ashlyn is integral in #emmavet’s operations - managing the clinical floor and inventory (which is an absolutely enormous task in an Urgent Care!). Need something done? “Ask Ashlyn.” #askashlyn #vettechweek #vetnurses #thankyou
    Thank you @core_imaging for breakfast during #vett Thank you @core_imaging for breakfast during #vettechweek !!! Provided the fuel Cailin needed to carry around this #goldenretriever hunk💚💚💚
    #vettechweek (Photos pre-COVID!) Some of the nurse #vettechweek (Photos pre-COVID!) Some of the nurses have been on the #emmavet team since the beginning! Hannah, LVT always goes the extra distance for her patients. Being on the floor with the pets is pretty common in this field, and Hannah effortlessly raises the standard! Here she is with a #doberman friend while he recovers from sedation, and with a #terrier mix while he has to be hospitalized for some IV fluids (he’s also wearing an Adaptil bandanna to help soothe his worries #fearfree @cevafeliwayadaptil). Even during the pandemic, with a huge surge of pet patients in need, Hannah’s calming demeanor brings peace to the chaos. She is one of the nurses who runs anesthesia on your pets with meticulous care, making their safety, needs, and comfort her priority. Hannah is also in charge of our in-house lab @idexx and makes sure your pets’ lab tests can run as needed! Thank you for your dedication to this field, Hannah. You make this incredibly difficult job look easy. #thankyou #meettheteam #catsanddogs #dogsandcats #vettech #vetnurse #vetlife #anesthesia
    It’s Vet Tech Appreciation Week and we can’t w It’s Vet Tech Appreciation Week and we can’t wait to celebrate our Licensed Veterinary Nurses!!! These nurses make the world go around at #emmavet. Stay tuned all week for some highlights, and drop a comment anytime to show these talented and dedicated people your appreciation!!!! #vettech #vetnurses #techweek 🩺
    A little anti-anxiety medication is itself a warm A little anti-anxiety medication is itself a warm hug, but Dr. Wootton’s arms are icing on the cake for Jaildog. 😍 #emmavet #jwoo #anxiolytic
    For those who don’t know, our very talented and For those who don’t know, our very talented and wonderful friends at @partnervesc have a dear friend of ours on their team. Heather Carter (LVT, VTS Anesthesia) has trained our team at #emmavet on the highest standards of anesthesia. If you are lucky enough, you may have either attended one of her lectures, or your pets have been under her care (directly or by one of the nurses she has trained). Comment below if you are one of the lucky ones 💙 #lifteachotherup #vetlife #vetnurse #vettech
    Bumi would like to know how long the wait is? #emm Bumi would like to know how long the wait is? #emmavet #floof #dogsofinstagram #yip #helloooooo #alexandriava
    Please note: This is not a new policy, but we unf Please note: This is not a new policy, but we unfortunately need to reiterate this. EMMAvet will not tolerate anyone cursing or yelling at anyone on our team. We are here to help, and this behavior will result in immediate dismissal from the practice with refusal for any ongoing veterinary care. At EMMAvet, we are doing our part to hold each other accountable for kindness! #emmavet #evpc #bekind #thankyou
    Happy #felinefriday !!!🐱 #emmavet #evpc #primar Happy #felinefriday !!!🐱 #emmavet #evpc #primarycare #cats
    #Repost @littleblackdogrescue with @make_repost ・・・ MEDICAL FOSTER NEEDED FOR WALTER!!! 🏥 Walter needs your help! This sweet boy is recovering from an antibiotic-resistant deep skin bacterial infection, and he needs a foster who can provide him with some extra attention and one-on-one love and care. ❤️ He is currently on medication and will need to continue taking it, he still has a few bandages that he will need changed, and will need regular checkups at the vet. Unless he is around people or animals who are immunocompromised or have wounds, he is not contagious. He will need to remain at a reduced activity level. Swipe ➡️ to see a photo from when he was fully bandaged. Walter is a big, goofy sweetheart! He once wagged his tail so hard it had to be bandaged, he just has that much joy and love in his heart. He is smart and affectionate, and is house-trained and leash-trained. He is about two years old. He is good with kids, is neutral with dogs, and we think he would be fine with cats. He is a Staffordshire Terrier mix, so we are seeking someone in an apartment or a home that does not have breed restrictions against Staffies. He has had a rough time lately and has been in a lot of pain. If you or someone you know can foster Walter, please send us a message or fill out the foster intake form via the link in our bio! Walter will be ever so grateful and is excited to shower you with wags and kisses❤️ #foster #fosteringsaveslives #fosterneeded #adopt #adoptme #rescuedog #rescue #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptabledogsofinstagram #medicalfoster #medicalfosterneeded
    EMMAvet Primary Care off to a furrific start! #evp EMMAvet Primary Care off to a furrific start! #evpc #emmavet #kittens #vetlife #boop #tuxedo #tuxedocat #vmcvm #classmates
    ⭐️ Welcome Cailin, LVT! ⭐️ Cailin grew up ⭐️ Welcome Cailin, LVT! ⭐️ Cailin grew up in Vienna, VA, and went to college at UVA in Charlottesville where she got a degree in International Relations. She worked in higher education lobbying for a short time before realizing she prefers to work with animals of the furry variety every day instead of politicians! From there, Cailin completed her degree in Veterinary Technology and started working in both primary and emergency small animal practices, most recently as a surgical technician for the last few years. Cailin is passionate about making this field more transparent and sustainable for those in it, and medically she has an interest in pain management and providing the best possible patient care. Cailin is excited to help grow EMMAvet’s primary and surgical side of the practice! She currently lives in Fairfax with her husband and two crazy cat children, Mogli and Nimbus. Her other interests include obsessively following UVA basketball, fun outdoor activities, ice cream, and of course trash television. EMMAvet is thrilled to have her! #emmavet #lvt #vetlife #welcomeaboard #teamlife #primarycare #evpc
    Shana Tovah, wishing a healthy and happy new year! Shana Tovah, wishing a healthy and happy new year! 🍎 #shanatova #roshhashana
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