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Author: Taryn DeOilers

Medical Waste Management: Veterinary Practice Obligations

Many veterinary practices find regulated waste statutes and regulations to be confusing, with misconceptions resulting in risk to sanitation workers, stress on the environment, and unnecessary costs to the veterinary practice when items not classified as medical waste are treated as such.

The Courage of Accountability in Belonging

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a local clinic and observe as veterinary students calmly and carefully worked together to check a dog’s temperature.

Brushing up on Continuing Education

Veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) are mandated to complete specified continuing education (CE) as a condition of licensure renewal in California.

Unique Insights from a Veterinary Career in Ocean Conservation

I joke that applying to veterinary school makes me think of trick or treating. I was the kid in the oversized white doctor coat with the stethoscope around my neck, knocking on the door of UC Davis while the admissions team scurried about inside, turning off the lights, pretending not to be home.

White Saviorism in Veterinary Medicine and How to Avoid It

White saviorism in veterinary medicine starts with the assumption that there is an easy fix to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the veterinary profession by simply increasing recruitment of individuals from underrepresented communities.

Safe Winter Driving Tips for California Drivers

California is known for its mild weather, but winter can bring unexpected and potentially hazardous driving conditions, especially in mountainous areas and the colder northern regions of the state.

Cal/OSHA Requirements for Veterinary Practices

All California businesses with employees are subject to Cal/OSHA regulation and oversight.

How to Manage AI Risks in Your Veterinary Practice

← Back to all posts How to Manage AI Risks in Your Veterinary Practice By Adam DeCarolis, PharmD Life Science Risk Control Consulting Director, CNA Insurance   This article was originally printed in the September/October 2024 issue of the California Veterinarian magazine. As technologies and tools are created to practice veterinary medicine, it is important… Continue reading How to Manage AI Risks in Your Veterinary Practice

Access to Care in Action: DEI Principles Used to Break Down Barriers to Care

The line at the Knights Landing One Health Clinic check-in table is five-folks deep. Maria* and her dog Trixie are next in line.

Unique Insights from a Regulatory Veterinarian

Talking Heads sang “Once in a Lifetime” over 40 years ago, and the refrain “Well, how did I get here?” still rings clear for me today, 28 years after graduating from the University of Wisconsin’s veterinary school.

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