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Pet weight-loss program saves livesA weight-loss contest sparks unlikely friendships ad gives this veterinary technician a new perspective on life and her job.
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Equine discounts: A real-life case studySometimes discounts can do wonders for veterinary practices. Other times, they fail miserably. One equine practitioner has experienced both scenarios.
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Options for reliefWhat's the difference between a part-time relief veterinarian and a block-time relief veterinarian?
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Caring for gentle giantsWorking with mountain gorillas has been the seminal experience of my life.
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Hunt for a good timeTo keep the team eggs-ited at Cloverleaf Animal Hospital in Westfield Center, Ohio, Linda Randall, DVM, AVBP, and Susan Harr, the practice manager, host an annual indoor spring egg hunt at their one-doctor practice.
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A Perspective on Changes in Vaccine ProtocolsAnnual vaccination and wellness exams have dramatically reduced the levels of infectious diseases in dogs and cats in the United States. Since annual vaccination is considered to be the gold standard, many veterinarians are puzzled and confused by the recent suggested changes for vaccinating dogs and cats.
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Pull-ups push back at stressWhen stress drags down team members at Ontario Veterinary Hospital in Ontario, they pull themselves up with pull-ups.
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Working with indigent veterinary clients: Shining a light with Shadow'I'm able to align my beliefs with my work by working with pets of the homeless,' Colorado doctor says.
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Metabolic disorders of small ruminants (Proceedings)Multiple physiologic mechanisms act in concert to maintain the concentration of ionized calcium in the extracellular fluid (ECF) within a very tightly-regulated range. Hypocalcemia most commonly occurs when the physiologic demand for calcium for fetal bone growth or milk production exceeds the dietary supply of calcium and overwhelms the homeostatic systems aimed at maintaining adequate ionized calcium in the ECF.
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How to apply a soft padded bandage to the hindlimb: Part 2 (4:17)In three videos, Dr. Jayce Lineberger demonstrates how to apply a soft padded bandage to the hindlimb.
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Surviving thoughts of suicideOne veterinarian's struggle with the pressures of practice and life outside practice, with some pointers to help you through your tough times.
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Q&A: Internet search and rescueMy practice's Web site isn't showing up on Internet search engines. Why?
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AAAS symposium-All for one and one for all?When advising owners, the farm-animal veterinarian has a primary responsibility to be an advocate for the individual animal's health and welfare.
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Canine rehabilitation: Getting orthopedic patients back on their feetCranial cruciate ligament tears and ruptures are common conditions that can lead to debilitating osteoarthritis. Consider a veterinary team approach to canine rehabilitation to improve every patient's quality of life.
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Why dont you talk to your accountant?The days of set it and forget it when it comes to monitoring your veterinary hospitals finances are done. You cant fly blind as an ownerso start asking questions of the financial advisors at your disposal.
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Drug interactions: expecting the unexpected! (Proceedings)Often, the concurrent administration of more than one drug is necessary to achieve therapeutic goals.
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How to keep meticulous medical recordsIt's difficult to document everything in a medical record and even harder to know who should do it and when. Cut out the guesswork with these guidelines.
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Get personal with clientsGary Morgan, a receptionist for Robert E. Lewis, a dentist in Overland Park, Kan., has a special talent: He remembers the name of most of the clients who walk through the door. And with more than 1,500 client records in the practice database, that's no small feat.
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Employee turnover: Plan to fend off this profit killerEmployee satisfaction is the No. 1 reason people remain loyal to their employers.
