Authors


Michael R. Haas, VMD, MS

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Letter to dvm360: Delighted by the drones, and "looking forward" to the future

What used to be a far-off dream is now a brilliant dream come true.


Sean Barker

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Law school grads or vet school grads: Who's got it worse?

Veterinary economists weigh costs and benefits of both degrees to determine how many graduates is too many for these similar industries.



Darin Dell, DVM, DACVD

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Fuss-free derm: 5 products to handle most veterinary skin problems

Pustules, crusts and hot spots not your thing? These basic treatment options have you covered for most casesyou can always refer the rest.



Becky Murray, CVT, LPC

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Navigating the 5 Cs of coping with compassion fatigue

Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.


Vetoquinol

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5 key steps to managing chronic kidney disease

ADVERTISEMENT Many interventions are available to help delay the progression of this serious disease and maintain quality of life for those patients in the latter stages.


Stephanie Bishop

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I helped an associate get the help she needed

An associate's anxiety was crippling our team. The team members were frustrated and complaining. Something needed to change at this dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant's veterinary hospital. So they made a plan ...


Devin Fitzgerald, DVM

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When I was depressed ...

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.


Lauren Powers, DVM, DABVP

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Avian ophthalmology (Proceedings)

Free ranging birds are highly dependent on accurate vision in order to capture prey and forage, to avoid predators, and to find suitable perches and shelter.


Sarah Mouton Dowdy

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Minimally invasive surgery and the GP: Getting started

For a veterinarian in general practice, making the leap into the world of tiny incisions can feel like anything but minimal in terms of training and equipment. Veterinary surgeon Chris Thomson answers some common questions regarding learning curves, feasibility, how to get started, and basic equipment needs.


Jonathan Bloom, DVM

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Fear is the mind-killer

Fetch dvm360 conference educator Dr. Jonathan Bloom shares his 3 F philosophy that helps him enjoy life to the fullestboth at home and in his veterinary practice.


Jessica Murphy, CVPM

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Pounce on good behavior

Saying "thanks" doesn't need to be mushy, sappy or awkward. Here's a quick tip (and a tool, too!) to appreciate your veterinary team members from Jessica Murphy, CVPM, a2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant.


Stephanie West, DVM

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I discovered the hospital director was embezzling

This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year entrant turned suspicion into an investigation, an investigation into an arrest, and an arrest into a happier practice.


E'Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB

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Training techniques from TV: Guide your veterinary clients

They've shown an eagerness to train their petsjust point them in the right direction.


Hannah Wagle, Associate Content Specialist

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Three ways to celebrate your veterinary technicians

Whether its National Veterinary Technician Week or any other week of the year, your technicians are amazing. Here are three ways you can show how them much you care.


Jane Harrell

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Shouting into the void: How voice search is changing the way pet owners find veterinarians

Dr. Google is so last-decadethese days clients are taking their pet-related queries to Siri, Alexa and other voice technology assistants.


Sally Mullen

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Our "every time" pet owner questions

Our visits are action-packed, and our clients are time-strapped. But at our veterinary hospital, DVMs and technicians make sure we don't miss some crucial questions about home life and history for our patients.


Tracy Sheffield, BS, LVT, CVPM

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Practice tip: Pay a bounty for missed charges

Get your veterinary team excited about catching missed charges.


Jessie Cox, CVT

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The time I fired my friend

Everyone gets frustrated when their fellow team members are late. This 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant initiated a new program to put a stop to tardiness. And then


Stephanie Mieras, CVPM

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Reach a decision on digital dental radiography (and calculate its bang for your buck)

One 2016 dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year contestant explains the thought process behind purchasing a digital dental radiography systemand we show you the profit opportunities if you're still on the fence.


Brandy Burgess, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACVIM, DACVPM

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Creating an infection control culture in veterinary practice (Proceedings)

Veterinary hospitals, by their very nature, create a high risk environment for the transmission of infections agents bringing together animals from many different farms with varying levels of compromise.


Blue Buffalo

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Combating Pet Obesity

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Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP

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Your Veterinary Voice, Episode 15: Meet Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM

This veterinarian, author, lecturer, takes us insider her world view.


Melissa Clark, DVM, PhD, DACVCP

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Antibiotic Q&A: Third-generation vs. first-generation cephalosporins

Have third-generation cephalosporins lost activity against common gram-positive pathogens?


Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

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The intricate interrelationship of T4 and free T4 in diagnosing feline hyperthyroidism

Dr. Chen Gilor illuminates two common mistakes you may be making when diagnosing this common endocrine disease.


Amanda Inman, CVPM

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From fatalist to finalist

How words of wisdom from Dr. Sarah Wooten helped me fight impostor syndrome and become one of 10 finalists for the dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year Award.


Dani McVety, DVM

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Should you start your own in-home euthanasia business or join an established practice?

Once veterinary professionals focus on end-of-life care full-time, the next step is determining whether business ownership or traditional employment is the right path for them.


Jordan Karalunas, LVT, VTS (ECC)

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Blood banking (Proceedings)

As veterinary medicine progresses, so does our ability to provide advanced services and quality care.


Katrina Lafferty, BFA, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)

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Small mammal anesthesia and critical care: Tips and tricks of the trade (Proceedings)

A clinic or veterinary facility planning to see critical exotic animal cases needs to do some homework.

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