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Veterinary associate shortage: Healthy or harmful to the industry?Practices are fighting to hire veterinary associates today. Could that lead to unsustainable salaries as we compete for hires?
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Euthanasia: Don't judgeWhen it comes to the practice of putting pets to sleep, I think its time to show their owners some extra compassion.
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Cannabis in veterinary medicine: The other “Wild West”CBD and cannabis are a hot topic in veterinary medicine today, but how do you know whether you can trust the information provided in articles and lectures?
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Counter cost concerns with heartworm treatmentShow clients the value of heartworm treatment as well as payment help. Tip: Don't let them settle for medically unsound "slow kill" methods.
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The Catch-makerThese single pups are ready to mingle! Theyre sweet, sassy and smart, proving that theres a lot to love about these breeds.
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A veterinary technicians guide to reading blood gassesA blood gas will not only help your veterinarian, but will ultimately help your patients in an emergency situation. Heres what you need to know.
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Why winning a manager award meant so much to meI hope this year's finalists for dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager do the Year find the extra push and encouragement I felt to keep doing the good work and to recognize that even small things they do every day impact their team members in the most monumental ways possible.
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Do your heartworm protocols need an update?Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.
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How I used 3D printing in moon bear surgeryI'm sharing my experiences with dogs, moon bears and advanced technology at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore. Heres what that looks like in my veterinary surgeries.
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Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for COVID-19A small group of big cats in New York appears to have been infected with the novel coronavirus by an asymptomatic zoo employee. Here’s what happened—and what it means for cat owners.
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Six things I learned from Dr. Wilsons solar dermatitis Fetch dvm360 sessionDr. Laura Wilson has tips to help you protect your veterinary patients skin from the harsh effects of too much sun.
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Why I left a Fortune 500 company for a startupMy journey from practicing veterinarian to long-time animal health company executive was a long one. But a big, fun leap for me in the past year was heading to a female-focused, working-parent-friendly new chain of clinics.
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How to introduce a new idea to your bossHave you had bad experiences trying to get your veterinary practice owner or manager or team lead to try something new? Youre not alone. See if any of these tips about organizing your pitch help in your next move to improve things at your veterinary hospital.
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How losing a pet helped me connect with veterinary clientsMy work in a specialty practice where loss was commonplace didnt resonate with me until much later. After losing my own pet, I understand clients pain more acutely.
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Cards on the table: A simpler way to manage inventoryAfter labor, inventory costs are the largest expense in a veterinary practice. Here are some tips that may make your inventory process a little more manageable. Plus, printable reorder tags!
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What exactly does 'natural' mean in pet food?Veterinary clients are seizing on a term that is essentially meaningless.
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Crate expectations: Realistic strategies for postoperative confinementWhen your veterinary patient requires crate rest to heal from surgery or injury, make sure to educate owners about the challengesand be ready with strategies to make the process manageable for both pet and people.
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Cant find an associate? Adopt these three hiring strategies right nowVeterinary recruiting is as intensely competitive as its ever been. Step up your game or get left in the dust.
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Optimal veterinary care for feline trauma patientsWhen cats present for emergency care, the veterinary team must consider not only the patients treatment needs but also its stress level. Heres a primer from a veterinary technician specialist.
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Do you know whom you're hiring at your veterinary practice?Avoid the drama by following a more approach to hiring veterinary associates and team members right the first time.
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Canine OA: advanced diagnostics and alternative therapiesThe latest on diagnosing and managing a chronic, painful and potentially debilitating condition that affects an estimated 25% of your canine veterinary patients.
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A primer on current veterinary fluid therapy techniquesFluids can be lifesaving, but they can also have adverse effects. Here's how to choose the ideal fluid for your emergency and critically ill veterinary patients.
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Skittish dogs: Tips, client handout for veterinary team membersBehavior specialist Anthony De Marinis shares actionable advice for veterinary teams and their clients when it comes to calming nervous patients.
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Commentary: Veterinarians need better boundariesAsking pet owners, colleagues and the rest of the world to be nice to us is not going to solve our veterinary professions problems with burnout, mental health and suicide. Its time to better manage our emotional and conversational boundaries.
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The microbiota in veterinary GI diseaseHeres why its important to consider the microbiota in veterinary patients with GI disease.
