Career Development
Profiling your patients
A patient's age and environment and the attitude and compliance of each pet owner affects the care pets need and receive. Are you setting goals that reflect the realities of your patient data?
Speak up-or forever fall behind
A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.
Veterinary technician program done with purpose-bred dealers
USDA code violations cause program to re-evaluate its vendors.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Escape the playground
Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground.
Quiz: 20 questions on veterinary practice finance
How well do you know practice finances?
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Everyday heroes
Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members.
Veterinarians more at risk for suicide in spring
April showers bring May flowers, but the wet weather may also bring a higher incidence of suicides.
Interesting tidbit: Women are better off in recessions
Men more likely to lose jobs during hard times
Veterinary practice security: The layered look
Keep your practice safe with security cameras, safety procedures, and an early warning system.
5 country music lessons
Take a look at chart-topping country song titles for career inspiration and guidance.
Pets and the city
Dogs in the city make a rainy day in the big city brighter.
Certified veterinary assistants
Certification for veterinary assistants.
Trends: Generational interplay
Lacey heard the tell-tale chirp from her cell phone.
Face off: Two generations reflect on their differences
National Report: Generation X and Baby Boomers are different, but they have one important thing in common - they are veterinarians.
Help pets get well with their own cells
It's pricey, but stem cell therapy can give new life to dogs with painful ailments.
Make your voice heard: Become a better public speaker
Do your knees knock at the mere thought of an upcoming speaking engagement? Follow this advice.
I've fallen and I got up-bruised: Handling workplace accidents
Here's how to handle workplace incidents and injuries.
Parasitology: What's your role?
Do your part to demolish parasites.
Which shift gets the short end of the stick?
Study pegs evening supervisors as bad bosses.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Nip it in the bud
This week, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses how to deal with badmouthing among staff.
Red flags for team members
New law affects veterinary teams.
Talk about an avid reader
An office manager catches her rescue thoroughly enjoying a Firstline.
Alabama reconsiders annual rabies vaccination
How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies?
Audio tip: Communicate your practice's vision
Dr. Christine Merle encourages you to talk with your team about the history and vision of your practice.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Positive vibrations
In his blog, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses the benefits of a positive attitude.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Do you delegate?
"Delegating is an art. I would call it a lost art, but I'm not certain that it has ever been found."
Veterinary hospital management in tough economic times (Proceedings)
The financial commentaries in recent times have signaled a gloomy outlook on a global basis.
Compassion fatigue (Proceedings)
Compassion fatigue is a common and expected result of stress.
Dog bite law - Protecting yourself, your staff your clients and the dog (Proceedings)
As a veterinarian who serves clients owning a dog, there are two issues to be concerned with that involve dog bite law.
Veterinary medical ethics with legal implications (Proceedings)
Most self-governing professions are also guided by rules of ethics in their practices so as to further ensure the protection of the public from the unscrupulous or incompetent practitioner.