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Running a veterinary practice means juggling many tasks at once. From managing patient check ins & vitals to monitoring the ICU pet and tracking treatments, the daily workload can become overwhelming. The Vet Nurse Notes offers a practical solution designed to help veterinary professionals organize their work efficiently and improve patient care and record keeping. This blog post explores how the Vet Nurse Notebook can transform your veterinary practice, making your workflow

A prompted exam room notebook helps veterinary technicians and assistants improve patient history-taking, streamline workflow, reduce errors, and maintain accurate veterinary medical records. Learn how this simple tool can transform your clinic’s efficiency.

📦🐶 Struggling to get clean thoracic radiographs on tiny, wiggly pups? Try the “Puppy in a Box”  technique—it’s simple, safe, and surprisingly effective for neonates under 5 weeks old, especially when evaluating for aspiration pneumonia . I use small medication boxes like FortiFlora or 3cc Monoject boxes to gently position the puppy. Why it works: ✅ Hands-free restraint  (less stress on the pup and the tech) 🚫 No cross-litter reuse —just recycle after each patient/litter 📸

Safer alternative to metal mouth gags during veterinary dental procedures.

The title might be a little cheeky, but the idea came to me after yet another meeting where we reminded staff to keep their voices down during an in-hospital euthanasia. Despite the (fake flame) candle in the lobby and the flags on the exam room door, someone inevitably forgets there’s a grieving family just a few feet away. It made me realize something: Veterinary teams are excellent  at recognizing sounds—IV pumps, anesthesia monitors, lab machines, you name it. So why not

Some dogs come into the exam room with high FAS (Fear, Anxiety, Stress)  and simply cannot tolerate a traditional muzzle. The more you try, the more escalated they become—and suddenly your fingers are way too close to the danger zone. Here’s a simple, safer trick that can protect both the patient and  your hands. Use an Oxygen Mask as a Safety Barrier Instead of struggling to place a muzzle, grab an oxygen mask (O2 mask)  that fits the dog’s muzzle. You can use it with or wit