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Introducing the Oss|Ability TTA Wedge System
The Oss|Ability Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) Wedge System reduces the learning curve for new surgeons and helps the experienced surgeon achieve repeatable results in less time. How does the Oss|Ability TTA Wedge System stand out? Most veterinary saw and drill...
Meet the Minds and Hands Behind Oss|Ability’s TTA Wedge System
Can you describe Oss|Ability’s TTA Wedge System? We believe that planning and careful execution of the plan is the key to a successful operation. The foundation of the TTA Wedge System is an instrumented osteotomy that allows the surgeon to control the final size and...
Advances In TTA Technique Workshop
Dear Colleagues, I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Advances in TTA Technique Workshop. This one day workshop is with the Oss|Ability Wedge System, which reduces the risk of avoidable complications seen using the original TTA technique. We are excited to...
An interview with Lisa Miksis
Lisa Miksis - VP and Co-Owner Degree: BS- Biology Laser Therapy – What is it? Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation, is a painless treatment that uses clinically tested wavelengths of light to stimulate natural biological processes leading...
Meet Dr Kersti Seksel
Qualifications: BVSc (Hons) MRCVS MA (Hons) FACVSc DACVB DECAWBM Kersti Seksel is a well known figure in the veterinary world for her pioneering work in animal behaviour, the invention and development of the puppy preschool program and as a past president of the AVA,...
Removing Human Error with Innovative Technology
In our current paradigm we know that we can successfully reduce a fracture using plates and screws, or stabilise a cruciate deficient stifle with an osteotomy procedure. We can remove a compressive lesion from the spine or fuse it with a spinal fusion system. Decades...
The ULTIMATE Rabbit & Dentistry Quiz
Veterinary care for rabbits is a growing area for our profession with huge profit potential. Take the quiz below to see how you rate against your colleagues. This quiz is anonymous. [qzzr quiz="167203" width="100%" height="auto" redirect="true" offset="0"] Feel free...
QUIZ: Test Your Suture Skills
How good are your suture skills? We've put together this fun mini quiz so you can put your knowledge to the ultimate test!
The first time I was a rabbit vet…
The first time I was a rabbit vet was after 4 years in practice. I'd been in mixed practice for 2 years, done an internship in surgery and felt pretty confident about everything... And then I went to England and got the wind knocked out of me. During my 1st week...
Rabbit Surgery And Dentistry Workshop
Sold out 2 years in a row, this is the workshop for small animal veterinarians working in urban areas. Rabbits are the fastest growing pet population in Australia and approaching medical and surgical conditions of this species requires additional skills not often...
A Special Thankyou
Dear Colleagues, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I wanted to write a short note, to thank you for a terrific year. But I'm really sorry. As I started writing, I realised I have a lot to be thankful for, so if you have time - pull up a cup of tea and settle in. Because I'm letting...
Register today to save over $350
Dear Colleagues,I wanted to say a HUGE congratulations to everyone that is currently graduating or about to graduate! This is such an exciting time for you all - so make sure you make the most of it!As you may already know we are running our Practical Skills Bootcamp...
Practical Skills Veterinary Quiz
Why fixing the face is a welfare issue
Dear Colleagues, Happy Spring!! It's been a big month with the footy and labour day long weekend and daylight savings starting. I've come back from a bit of a holiday and discovered the TV show "The Bachelorette". Along with Matt Reiley's Action Novels it's some of...
An update from IM3 Prize winner Marjorie Ting
In 2014 Majorie Ting won the VetPrac IM3 Prize. We decided to get back in touch with new grad Majorie to see what she has been up to since graduating. Are you working in practice? Yes! Where? I’m working at Greencross Coogee-Maroubra, a small animal clinic just south...
Perfecting your pillow time
*Originally featured in the the black magazine Good quality sleep is probably one of the most essential requirements to achieving good health along with regular exercise and healthy nutritious diet. Our sleep wake cycle, circadian rhythm, is ingrained in our human...
How do you get out of a rut?
Dear Colleagues, Sometimes the world just seems to churn along... nothing interesting happening, nothing being created or destroyed. Life at work just seems to be. And we feel like we're in a bit of a rut.If you find yourself feeling this way, I would strongly...
How many brachycephalic patients do you have?
Dear Colleagues Don't you wish you could help them breath better? How many consults involve an ear issue"? Don't you wish you could alleviate the severely chronic diseased patients from their pain and pruritis? How many times do you think a feeding tube would be...
Meet Dr Charles Kuntz
Charles graduated from the University of Florida in 1990. He did an internship at the AMC in New York City and completed a residency and Master’s degree in surgery at Virginia Tech in 1994, achieving specialty board certification in surgery in 1996. Charles did a one...
VetTips: Equine Nerve Blocks & Lameness
Tip 1: Signalment influences differential diagnosis in equine lameness. For example a common clinical presentation is proximal metacarpal pain but the causes often differ if the patient is a sports horse or racehorse. In a racehorse the primary suspicion may be...