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Winter Weather Caution - Antifreeze BRRRRR!!! And then not so much – odd weather seems to be the trend in our area these days!  However, we’re all still utilizing a few products that we’d like you to know a bit…

By:  MVA nurse supervisor Shara Stephenson What it means to be a veterinary technician: Veterinary technicians are the phlebotomist, anesthetist, treat giving, oral hygienist, surgical assistant, laboratory technician, paw holding, healing hearts that truly love animals.  They work behind the…

Hurricane Relief Donations Thank you to all who donated items for our Hurricane Harvey survivors.  Our nurse Allison delivered those items to St. Hubert's in NJ. They still need our help due to multiple survivors needing assistant due to hurricanes…

Oronasal Fistulas By Corinne Durand, DVM An oronasal fistula is a pathologic communication between the mouth and nasal cavity.  They can develop secondary to trauma, neoplasia, immune-mediated disease and most commonly secondary to advanced periodontal disease.  Smaller long-nosed breeds, such…

Is your dog experiencing front leg lameness? By Rebecca Wolf, VMD, DACVS-SA Many of the orthopedic problems we diagnose in forelimbs are now treated arthroscopically, meaning smaller incisions, fewer complications, and less postoperative pain.  In the shoulder, osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD)…

Perineal Hernias By Jacqui D.Niles, BVetMed, Cert SAS, Diplomate ACVS Perineal hernias occur most frequently in older, non-castrated male dogs, although there are a few reports of perineal hernias in female dogs and an increasing number of reports describing perineal…

Employee Spotlight Dr. Corinne Durand - Dentistry Are you a native to Pennsylvania?  I am originally from “Looong Guyland” New York.  I moved to Pennsylvania a year and a half ago and I love it. When did you know you…

Veterinary Technician Interview - Laura Winters Name:  Laura Winters Work Questions As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I have always wanted to work with animals. How long have you been a VT? –…

Veterinary Technician Interview - Katelyn Farally, CVT Work Questions As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher How long have you been a VT? – 2 years What makes MVA a great place…

Veterinary Technician Interview - Christie Hooven, CVT Work Questions As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? – A teacher How long have you been a VT? – Almost 1 year What makes MVA a…