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6 things I didn't learn in school about being a practice managerSchooling and book learning didn't prepare me for the emotional, communication and management headaches that come with the harried job of the veterinary hospital manager. Come sympathize with my agonies-or, better yet, learn faster than I did.
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Diagnosis and management of cutaneous drug reactions in dogs and cats (Proceedings)Observed reaction does not resemble pharmacologic action.
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Dermatology disasters: serious or difficult-to-diagnose skin diseases (Proceedings)Ischemic dermatoses fall into three categories: dermatomyositis, vaccine- and drug- caused cases, and idiopathic. Dermatomyositis has been reported primarily in collies and Shetland sheepdogs and their crosses, although other breeds have a sporadic incidence of this disease.
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How I went from receptionist to practice ownerI had the passion for animals, the smarts to manage, and the education and business savvy to own. So I bought a hospital. You can too.
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Hyper procyonids and other exam room oddities3 strange visitors to an exotics doc's exam room
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Handout: Veterinary wellness care saves moneyHere are 14 free or relatively inexpensive paths to a happier, healthier pet, courtesy of a long-time veterinarian who knows what he's talking about. Print it for your own clients.
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Common toxicities in cats (Proceedings)Decontamination of patients with ingested toxins is achieved by emesis induction or gastric lavage, followed by administration of charcoal (adsorbs toxins enabling their excretion from the GI tract). Cathartics may be added to activated charcoal to hasten elimination.
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Funk up your next meeting with a food truckIf your veterinary team needs brain food for some tough in-house CE or big brainstorming session, try going beyond the traditional pizza and sandwiches.
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I was a 23-year-old veterinary practice managerThis Practice Manager of the Year nominee shares her experience overseeing older, more experienced team members.
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Dysbiosis and the emerging role of intestinal microbiota in chronic enteropathies (Proceedings)Molecular studies have determined that the intestines of dogs and cats harbor a complex population of commensal bacteria, referred to as the microbiota. Depending on its composition, the microbiota can be beneficial or harmful to the host.
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Letter to dvm360: We must solve our economic problems before the market does it for usPractice owners, veterinary schools must make choices that serve the future health of veterinary medicine.
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Letter to dvm360: A midlevel veterinary professional? The time has not comeCopying human medicine hasn't always worked well for the veterinary profession.
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So you want to start a mobile veterinary practiceUse these six tips to make a mobile work lifestyle work for you.
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A veterinary technician explains how her team decides which Fear-Free tool to useListen to what the pet wants.
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Commentary response: Distributive teaching model has doneand will donothing for veterinary medicines high standardsDr. Peter Eyres parallels to study in human medicine miss the mark.
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The most effective leaders are young, green and right under your noseDespite our leadership-obsessed culture, are you looking in the right places to find the next big thing in your veterinary practice? Here's how one practice manager coaxed leadership qualities out of his staff.
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Controversies in managing IMHA (Proceedings)The diagnostic challenges of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) were covered in a previous presentation. The controversies in managing IMHA are being discussed in this lecture and illustrated by case presentations.
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Where have all the clients gone?Here that? It's silence in your veterinary reception area. And it's one of the worst sounds in the world. Here's how one team uses wellness plans to bring life back to their practice.
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A recipe for affordable team incentivesConsider these sweet (and affordable) incentives to appreciate your veterinary team. Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too!
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5 reasons women give for not owning veterinary practicesAnd why you shouldnt let them stop you.
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8 steps to bark back at bullies before they bite your teamA bully on your veterinary team may start with a little growling and nipping, but you need to bark back before they ravage your teams culture and ruin more than just the workday.
