have a solid approach based on our collective clinical experience + the most relevant literature.
have a solid approach based on our collective clinical experience + the most relevant literature.
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Narrrow that long laundry list of differentials for a given test result into a manageable & actionable plan.
Differentiate lab test results that require you know & do more from those that don't to facilitate great patient care.
Build owner trust with your confidence & knowledge. Win the battle against Dr. Google, AI, or that random internet grifter.
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Hi! I'm Nicole, the creator
of birdbrain.vet
Hi! I'm Nicole, the creator
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of birdbrain.vet
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do you sometimes feel stuck when reviewing a patient's lab results?
do you sometimes feel stuck when reviewing a patient's lab results?
You've gotten the email or print out with results and think, hmm, what now? Maybe it's a cytology or biopsy report, culture & sensitivity results, snap test, discrepant SDMA & creatinine, or a standard CBC/Chemistry/UA panel.
Is the next step really to biopsy or culture?
The sodium & chloride are so low but the dog is completely normal! Addison's?! AKI?! Something else?
How and do I need to confirm this positive FeLV result?
Is the next step really to biopsy or culture?
The sodium & chloride are so low but the dog is completely normal! Addison's?! AKI?! Something else?
How and do I need to confirm this positive FeLV result?
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do you feel like most resources just give you a long list of differentials but no approach?
do you feel like most resources just give you a long list of differentials but no approach?
A long list of all the possible causes does not help when you're between appointments & have 5 minutes to sort out what comes next.
And while we love a zebra (the animal & the rare differential), let's have a solid plan to work through the more likely differentials first. Then we'll talk zebras.
We both know that you value real strategies & a practical appraoch to test results because that is what makes you the go-to in your clinic or classroom.
And while we love a zebra (the animal & the rare differential), let's have a solid plan to work through the more likely differentials first. Then we'll talk zebras.
We both know that you value real strategies & a practical appraoch to test results because that is what makes you the go-to in your clinic or classroom.
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you've called the lab consult line or even consulted AI, but the 'answer' feels generic.
you've called the lab consult line or even consulted AI, but the 'answer' feels generic.
The pathologist report says one thing but the consult line is telling you to do more tests? Or AI gave you an answer but you really aren't sure it applies to this specific patient or if it is even correct.
You deserve real & specific guidance from the people who know lab diagnostics. We want you to be empowered, unstoppable diagnostic force.
Always free of upsells or judgement.
You deserve real & specific guidance from the people who know lab diagnostics. We want you to be empowered, unstoppable diagnostic force.
Always free of upsells or judgement.
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do you love being in the lab or want to love it (or at least not hate it)?
do you love being in the lab or want to love it (or at least not hate it)?
Getting thrown into a lab setting with minimal training is rough! Or maybe you are just at the beginning of your educational journey. One of us may have thought platelets were infectious agents in her first year of a clin path residency. So you are in good company.
Being skilled in the lab is a game-changer & great for job retention - a well-trained technician/nurse, student, or vet can run circles around any AI instrument. Trust us.
Being skilled in the lab is a game-changer & great for job retention - a well-trained technician/nurse, student, or vet can run circles around any AI instrument. Trust us.
you didn't train to be a veterinarian or technician/nurse because it was the easy path.
you didn't train to be a veterinarian or technician/nurse because it was the easy path.
So your intelligence was never the problem.
You're using skills & information from school & applying them to real-world cases that clearly did not read the same notes you did. Or, the notes you read were to prepare you for an exam, not clinical practice or real-life situations.
And, a lot of 'new' lab test-related knowledge comes from sponsored talks, which are more about selling a test than empowering or educating you in a meaninful, practical way.
Besides, the knowledge that 'sticks' is what you learn along each case you manage.
That's where we come in.
You're using skills & information from school & applying them to real-world cases that clearly did not read the same notes you did. Or, the notes you read were to prepare you for an exam, not clinical practice or real-life situations.
And, a lot of 'new' lab test-related knowledge comes from sponsored talks, which are more about selling a test than empowering or educating you in a meaninful, practical way.
Besides, the knowledge that 'sticks' is what you learn along each case you manage.
That's where we come in.
Transform your learning + diagnostic skills.
Master lab + diagnostic testing fundamentals so that you consistently know how to diagnose your patient.
Know the next step to take in blood work interpretation, additional testing, & patient care.
Feel supported + empowered - ask questions on our forum and during office hours (all moderated by specialists).
We can help you build the bridge to whatever you want your next level to be.
Transform your learning + diagnostic skills.
Master lab + diagnostic testing fundamentals so that you consistently know how to diagnose your patient.
Know the next step to take in blood work interpretation, additional testing, & patient care.
Feel supported + empowered - ask questions on our forum and during office hours (all moderated by specialists).
We can help you build the bridge to whatever you want your next level to be.
Master lab + diagnostic testing fundamentals so that you consistently know how to diagnose your patient.
Know the next step to take in blood work interpretation, additional testing, & patient care.
Feel supported + empowered - ask questions on our forum and during office hours (all moderated by specialists).
We can help you build the bridge to whatever you want your next level to be.
Vet med has plenty of challenges. Laboratory diagnostic interpretation + planning is one where we've got your back. Our goal is practical guidance for test results with a solid foundation of disease + organ pathophysiology. Plus plenty of fun infographics, hematology and other images. And personal attention via interactive office hours, a community forum, + additional learning during CE offerings (expected fall 2026).
- Lab data differentials
- Differential diagnostic approach
- Pathology diagnoses + next steps
- Infectious diseases + testing
- Pathophysiology review of systems + diseases
- Member-driven topics
- Monthly cytology rounds + journal club
- Image galleries of blood smears, UA, and cytology
- Lab procedures
- Open office hours a few times a week with specialists
- Monthly continuing education
- Community forum - Q+A, discussion, support
Happy learning!
We can't wait to meet + learn with you.
The birdbrain team.
We can't wait to meet + learn with you.
The birdbrain team.
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