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Practice tip: Fortify your recommendationsA simple switch of a single word could drive compliance with veterinary clients through the roof.
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How bundling preventives can boost compliance (and profits)Within one year, compliance for heartworm and flea and tick preventives at our veterinary practice went from 39 to 62 percent.
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How I empowered receptionistsThe veterinary receptionists did their jobs, but things were a little curt, a little unfriendly, a little negative. So this 2019 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year finalist took herself (mostly) out of the equation when it came to meetings and let them come up with positive change themselves.
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Suspect GI bleeding? What to do when you don't see redGastrointestinal bleeding in dogs is not uncommon. Unfortunately, the signs can be subtle. Follow this approach from Dr. Jonathan Lidbury when presented with patients with suspected GI bleeding.
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We went no-declaw. You can too.We looked at the evidence in our own practice and took a whole-team (and client-education) approach to making the big change to stop performing declaws.
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3 simple strategies to talk heartwormsAdd some oomph to your heartworm prevention conversations with these tips.
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Should veterinary clinics 'pay to play' on social media?The days of Google's reliance on 'organic search'the number of times folks link to your website and how often people search for youcould be a thing of the past. The internet giant wants your advertising budget now.
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What have apps done for you lately? (Ooh ooh ooh yeah)Youre a working parent and youre a full-time employee. So much to do, so little time. Torry Chamberlayne, RVT shares her favorite apps for getting it all done.
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Common questions veterinary teams may have about treating honey beesDr. Christopher Cripps, bee expert and owner of Betterbee in New York, breaks down what you need to know about these tiny food-producing patients.
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5 problems with inventoryand how to solve themLets get back to basicswith some advanced technology tipsto manage your hospital inventory better to cut costs, make more money and better serve patients and clients.
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Image Quiz: Test your diagnostic and treatment skills in these oncology casesVeterinary patients with masses, abnormal test results and specific clinical signs point to clear diagnoses. How well would you do identifying these patients conditions?
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5-fluorouracil: Lifesaving for one species, deadly for othersThis topical drug formulation used to treat human skin cancers is often fatal when ingested by dogs and cats. The worst part? Human health professionals arent warning their patients about the dangers to pets.
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How to make sub-Q fluids pain free for allTime to switch your scrub cap out for your teaching cap. Heres an in-depth look at how to talk your veterinary clients through at-home administration of subcutaneous fluids.
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What Gen Z veterinarians will faceThe latest generation, born after 1997 and graduating veterinary school in a few years, will have some things in common with millennials (who lived through a recession). Here are the major issues theyre likely to face based on todays economy.
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Client handout: How to deal with dandruffHelp your veterinary clients know what to do when they spot flakes in their dogs coat.
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Student tip: Keep loan interest in check with a few bucks a dayKnowledge is power, and a simple formula can help even poverty-stricken veterinary students keep debt from snowballing.
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Image Quiz: What is causing these skin lesions?A Frenchie with intervertebral disc disease has recently developed skin lesions. What’s the cause?
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Getting pumped for rehab with weekly team meetingsWhen these veterinary employees got burned out on daily protocols, regular doses of education and affirmation built up their commitment muscles.
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Letter to dvm360: Actually, technician utilization is not innovative at allThe struggle is real for veterinary nurses who want to do what theyre trained to do.
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Take care of exceptional employeesSmart managers know that keeping outstanding workers starts with realizing when you are taking advantage of them.
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Veterinary nurses: Become your practices dentistry VIP!Its well known that a majority of pets suffer from dental disease at some point in their lives. Help your practice help them by becoming the dentistry advocate.
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Practice tip: DIY solutions to reduce stress in veterinary patientsMuffle harsh noise and provide traction for unsteady feet with these inexpensive tools.
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How all-day data helps treatmentThe veterinary team at this Florida hospital has been trying wearable sensors for patients to get round-the-clock, at-home data for dermatology, nutrition and post-surgery issues.
