Career Development
The final exam: National survey tests business acumen of veterinary students; more study needed
When it comes to business, veterinary students are pulling a C-minus average, according to a national survey.
10 ways to be a lifesaver
Must-have survival saviors.
The job market, economy mixed for private practices
The number of associate veterinarians expressing interest in veterinary practice ownership declined, again.
Q&A: Becoming Dr. Dad
I'm going to be a father soon. How can I make time to be with my child without sacrificing my duties as a doctor?
Dr. Karen E. Felsted responds
NCVEI CEO, Dr. Karen E. Felsted, responds to CBS's claim that technicians can earn $70,000 a year.
Patient care coordinator
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The next wave of veterinarians
Learn what the new generation thinks of the challenges that await them.
Past NAVTA president speaks up
Julie Legred, CVT, talks about the overwhelming need for veterinary technicians.
Overcoming public speaking fears
It can be intimidating, but public speaking makes you more a more visible and successful veterinarian.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: The value of loyalty
Loyalty may not be the most important virtue, but it lays the foundation for all the others.
The ins and outs of pet insurance
NCVEI offers a simple explanation of how pet insurance works and whom it benefits.
How associates can ride out the recession
You're an integral part of your practice's finances, whether you own the practice or not.
Physicians are putting off retirement
The sluggish economy and increasing work flexibility are keeping more physicians in practice.
Online activity good for the mind and practice
Technicians advance their professional knowledge on Facebook.
Is team CE worth the money?
Always. Here's why the practice should invest in team member CE-with a script for approaching the boss about it.
What does CE mean for me?
Redefine what CE means to you and your practice.
Who goes to CE?
Team members to attend CE in 2009.
7 silver linings to the gray economy
Check out these bright sides to the recession.
How I wow clients at every visit
Take extra steps to leave clients saying, "Wow!"
DVMs, veterinary student converge at NAVC to examine ways to ease debt
Orlando - Veterinarians and students came together to consider ways to ease staggering veterinary student indebtedness.
Praise for pit bulls
Ban bad owners, not breeds.
The golden rules of referrals
Follow these guidelines to maintain professional relationships with fellow equine practitioners.
How to deal with rotten team members
Here are 5 unsavory types, and how to keep these bad apples from spoiling your team.
Owners: meet associates in the middle
Times are changing, and associates want to find a work-life balance. Maybe we should look to our dental counterparts for inspiration.
Technicians will weather the economic storm, report says
Technician ranks No. 2 in recession-proof jobs.
AAHA releases new behavior guide
Lakewood, Colo. -- A new guide to help veterinarians counsel pet owners about behavior problems has been developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Veterinarians kept a close watch on animals and food at Obama's inauguration
U.S. Army veterinarians saved a horse, monitored dogs, and inspected the food supply.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Be a real mentor
Dr. Fitzgerald explains why we should all be real mentors.
Thinking of converting a building into a clinic?
The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.
Keeping employee records safe
Organize and file employees' sensitive personnel documents with these tips.