by Dr Linda Schiemer, Nanango Veterinary Surgery, QLD We own a couple of other ultrasounds that get plenty of use in the clinic. However, we use the M-Turbo when making calls outside the surgery. It’s a reliable and handy piece of […]
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade: Suburban cage doors
by Dr Steve Lindores, Albany Creek Veterinary Surgery, QLD Last August, we moved our business premises and wanted to add larger walk-in dog cages. We were able to move our existing stainless-steel Suburban cages but also wanted some larger walk-in cage space. […]
Tools of the trade: Motic SFC-26 microscope
by Yvette Berkeley, Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic, VIC This microscope was here when we bought the practice. There’s nothing fancy about it—it’s just a solid piece of equipment that I use every day. What’s good about it Its biggest advantage is that […]
Tools of the trade: Apple Watch Series 3
by Dr Emma Barrett, Coral Coast Veterinary Hospital, Carnarvon, WA Being an on-call vet with my own horses, children and a busy life, it’s not always comfortable to carry a phone with me. The new series Apple Watch has solved […]
Tools of the trade: One Puff Puppy/Kitten Aspirator/Resuscitator Kit
by Dr Justin Ward, Reedy Creek Veterinary Surgery, Varsity Lakes, QLD This is a piece of equipment that’s primarily used to resuscitate puppies and kittens that are born by caesarian. What’s good about it It’s an effective, easy-to-use, easy-to-clean, robust little kit […]
Tools of the trade: Henry Schein HSEH 100B pulse oximeter
by Dr Liz Range, All Paws Vet Clinic, Concord West, NSW Every time we do a procedure that requires anaesthetic, we use the Henry Schein pulse oximeter. Luckily, we don’t have too many emergencies or many animals struggling with their […]
Tools of the trade: Datalys V5 veterinary monitor
By Dr Kerry Marais, Tewantin Veterinary Surgery, QLD We’ve been using the Lutech Datalys V5 multiparameter veterinary monitor for some months. We’ve been very happy with it. What’s good about it The V5 has network integration and can send reports […]
Tools of the trade: iPad
by Ruby Lang VN, Mansfield Veterinary Clinic, VIC After surgery, our clients love to get reports that their pet is doing fine. In the past, we would phone them and let them know how everything went. Now we are sending […]
Tools of the trade: Dr Larson’s Aural Haematoma Tube
by Dr Peta Gay Railton, Pet Medical, Milsons Point, NSW This small flexible tube can be used with cats and dogs suffering from an aural haematoma. It allows for continuous drainage, is cost-effective and works well. What’s good about it […]
Tools of the trade: Curved Deciduous Elevator
by Dr Michaela Plata, Old Mill Animal Hospital, Dayboro, QLD This is a specific instrument to extract deciduous canine teeth. I’ve used standard elevators in the past but they are the wrong shape and awkward to use. This elevator is […]