Career Development
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.
Lizards flex their muscles to communicate
Some lizards will do push-ups to communicate with other lizards, according to a study by researchers who visited a rain forest in Puerto Rico.
Make your practice run like clockwork
Does the daily grind cause tasks to fall by the wayside? Follow these tips to put the gears back in motion.
Living with the alien associates
This next generation of doctors isn't like us. And that's a good thing.
Associate life: Welcome to the circus
See how these four associates walk the work tightrope while juggling personal lives and kids.
All hands, eyes, and ears on deck
Here's how to make your CE sessions effective for different learning styles.
The last act
I rescued my dachshund Toby 15 years ago. Would I have the strength to say goodbye today?
Facing the sweetness and sorrow of the bond
Saying goodbye reminds us of our love for the creatures that share our lives.
Litter Box 101: Classes for kittens
There's more to cat school than just sleeping, stretching, and snacking.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Finding a niche
From what I've seen, there is a piece of the pie for everyone.
Boosting your powers as a superboss
Even the best employers are always growing. Here are a few more lessons to learn.
Resolved: to educate clients about diet
This might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions.
Protecting yourself from 'pet battery' lawsuits
One of the most surprising things I learned in law school was the legal definition of "battery." A similar principle applies to the veterinarian who performs an act on an animal without the permission of its owner.
Kick-start your heart
Create a new management mantra using the four R's: refresh, renew, reawaken, and remodel.
Are you practicing veterinary medicine conscientiously?
The veterinarian's oath states in part: "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine... I will practice my profession conscientiously..."
Recognizing the realities of debt
The ball-and-chain effect reaches beyond individuals to the whole profession.
Q&A: Spread the word about your practice
There are a variety of strategies for generating referrals from neighboring practices.
The 9 powers of superboss
Develop these nine characteristics to become a superboss.
Men overspend to attract sexual partners
Home foreclosures and rising credit card debt are symptoms of compulsive overspending.
Happiness really is contagious
And your happiness positively affects your friends, your friends' friends, and your friends' friends' friends.
7 tips to make your job easier
If you're having a bad day, slow your breathing, look to delegate, and more.
Do your team members think the grass is greener someplace else?
One-third of American workers would switch jobs to get better technology and training.
Sexual harassment stems from group dynamics
Women are more likely to be harassed when a work group has a similar number of men and women.