CVS is equipping its vets with MiGuide, a pocket resource containing the clinical information they need every day in first opinion companion animal practice.

CVS says it believes the phone-based resource is a first in the profession.

It contains the ‘kennel side’ veterinary guidelines, notes and charts that clinicians would need to refer to in day-to-day companion animal practice.

It also includes clinical guidelines, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, dentistry and toxicology sections, along with an antibiotic guide.

CVS says it hopes the breadth of information in the MiGuide will improve and speed clinical decision-making, making recommendations to clients easier - and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

The hub is the brainchild of Alan Johnson, Regional Clinical Lead at CVS.

He said: “Every day in practice is different.

"You regularly have to do things you have not done for a while.

"So you either have to recall how to do them or spend time looking them up.

"This can be especially difficult when you are looking for very specific information which is buried in a textbook.

“I wanted to consolidate the key clinical information that every colleague needs every day - all in one location.

"I wanted to make information easy to find at a few clicks.

"And I wanted vets and nurses to have this information in their pocket – to refer to if the need arose.

“We hope our new portal is helpful and supportive – and makes daily practice smoother for our vets and nurses.

"And we hope that it improves and speeds up clinical decision-making to provide the best care for our patients.”  

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