Faster Spaying and Neutering: New Kensington Clinic Trains Vets in Efficient Shelter Techniques

Local Vet Shares Life-saving⁤ Surgical Techniques ‍with Colleagues Nationwide

New Kensington, PA ‍ – Dr. Becky Morrow, founder of Frankie’s Friends,‍ a non-profit veterinary clinic and medical rescue for cats, is‍ on a mission to improve feline care across the country. Beyond her work at the clinic, Morrow is sharing her expertise in high-volume, efficient spay and neuter techniques with veterinarians and veterinary assistants through hands-on training sessions.

“It’s a really cool world to be in, ‍and just being able to help animals in all these ways is my whole⁣ goal,” Morrow said.

With 26 years of experience, including 17 years dedicated to shelter⁤ medicine, Morrow ⁣recognizes‍ the unique ⁣challenges faced by veterinarians in⁢ high-demand settings.

“What we’re trying to do is provide ⁢an experience that ⁤allows them to have the ability ⁣to improve their ‍skills,” Morrow ⁢explained. “We’re ⁤taught how to spay and neuter ⁣in veterinary school, but we’re not taught in the moast efficient ways.”

During a recent⁤ two-day training session at Frankie’s Friends, veterinarians ⁤from across the country gathered to learn Morrow’s specialized techniques. ‍

One key element of Morrow’s ‍approach is minimizing incision size during spaying procedures. This ⁣seemingly small change ⁤substantially reduces surgery time, allowing veterinarians to ‍treat more cats efficiently.

“It’s ⁢really just decreasing the incision ⁢size that saves a⁣ ton of time because you’re not closing that entire length of the incision,” Morrow ⁤said.”It’s a much smaller hole to close with one⁢ suture —⁣ or one knot called a cruciate — instead of having a whole line of sutures.”

Morrow also demonstrated a streamlined method for tying off blood vessels during spaying, comparing it to “tying off a balloon.”

These time-saving techniques are ⁤crucial in shelter settings where resources are frequently enough stretched thin. Morrow’s goal is to empower veterinarians with the‍ skills to provide high-quality care to a‍ larger number of animals.

“Shelter medicine⁣ is its own⁣ specialty, and we have various ways that will make you a better⁤ surgeon,” she said.

The training sessions are designed to be interactive and supportive. Participants practice on stuffed animals, honing their knot-tying⁣ and incision skills⁤ under Morrow’s encouraging ‍guidance.

Alison Osman, a vet assistant at Frankie’s Friends, attested to Morrow’s positive teaching style.

“I came to one‍ of the classes and I just fell in⁢ love with ⁤it,” Osman said.

Frankie’s Friends ⁤sees a high volume of cats daily,frequently enough treating 30 to 50 animals,along with ⁣providing care for⁢ dogs several days a week.The training sessions not⁢ onyl benefit⁣ individual ⁣veterinarians but ‍also contribute to the overall well-being of‍ countless animals in need.

The clinic hosts these valuable workshops every other month, attracting⁤ participants from across the country. Morrow hopes to expand the program, welcoming more students and continuing ⁣to share her expertise‍ with ⁤the next generation of veterinary professionals.

“My goal is to get more students plus have these great workshops as well,” Morrow said. “I want to⁤ get more students so⁤ they come out with ⁢that skill so they can build on it.”

Local Vet Shares Life-Saving Surgical Techniques with Colleagues Nationwide

New Kensington,⁢ PA – Dr.⁣ Becky Morrow, founder of Frankie’s Friends, a non-profit veterinary clinic and medical rescue for cats, is on a mission to ‍improve feline care across the country. Beyond⁤ her work at the‍ clinic,Morrow is sharing her expertise in high-volume,efficient spay and neuter techniques with veterinarians and veterinary assistants through hands-on training sessions.

“It’s a⁣ really cool world to be in, and just being able to help animals in all ⁣these ways is my whole goal,” Morrow said.

With 26 years of experience, including 17 years dedicated to shelter medicine, Morrow recognizes ⁤the unique challenges faced‍ by veterinarians in high-demand settings.

“What we’re trying to do is provide an experience that allows them to have the ability to improve their skills,” Morrow⁢ explained. “We’re taught how to⁢ spay and neuter in veterinary⁢ school, but we’re not‍ taught in the ⁢most efficient ways.”

During a⁤ recent⁣ two-day training session at Frankie’s Friends, veterinarians from across the country gathered to learn⁣ Morrow’s specialized techniques.

One key element‍ of Morrow’s approach is minimizing incision size during ⁣spaying procedures. This ⁣seemingly small change substantially reduces surgery time, allowing veterinarians to treat more cats efficiently.

“It’s really just decreasing the incision⁣ size that saves a⁤ ton of time ⁣as you’re not closing that entire length of the incision,” Morrow said. ⁢”it’s‍ a much smaller hole to close with one suture — or ⁤one knot called a cruciate —‍ instead of having a whole line of sutures.”

Morrow also demonstrated a ⁤streamlined method⁣ for tying off blood vessels during spaying, comparing it to “tying off ⁤a balloon.”

These time-saving techniques are crucial in shelter settings where resources are frequently stretched thin. Morrow’s goal is to empower veterinarians with ⁣the skills to provide high-quality care to a ⁣larger‍ number‍ of animals.

“Shelter ⁢medicine is its own specialty,and we have various ways that will make you a better surgeon,” she said.

The training sessions are ⁣designed to be interactive ⁣and supportive. Participants practice on stuffed animals, honing their⁣ knot-tying and incision skills ⁣under Morrow’s encouraging guidance.

Alison Osman, a vet assistant at Frankie’s Friends, attested to Morrow’s ‍positive teaching style.

“I came to one of the classes and I just fell in love with it,” Osman said.

Frankie’s Friends sees a ⁤high volume ⁣of cats daily, frequently treating 30 to 50 animals, along with providing care for dogs several days ⁤a week. The ⁤training sessions not ‍only benefit individual veterinarians but also contribute to⁢ the overall well-being of ⁣countless animals in need.

The clinic hosts ⁣these valuable workshops every other month,⁤ attracting participants from across the country. Morrow hopes to expand the program, welcoming more ⁤students and continuing to share her expertise with the next generation of veterinary professionals.

“My⁣ goal ‍is to get more students⁣ plus have these great workshops as well,”⁢ Morrow said. “I want to get‍ more students so‍ thay come‍ out with that skill so they can build on ⁣it.”