Career Development
Down on the floor - it's another pill stampede
Pill bottles seem designed to keep the freshness in and the doctor out.
Take notes to avoid legal problems
Failure to properly document procedures and exams can result in legal trouble down the road.
Needling patients could be good for you
Acupuncture can be a great source of revenue for your practice.
It's got to be here-somewhere!
Losing things can make life frustrating and stressful.
10 tips for improving your memory
Follow this advice to keep your brain sharp as you age.
Video: How to handle a crying employee
Stress in the workplace might sometimes overwhelm your employees. Here's how to comfort them when the tears start flowing.
Signs your employees are thinking of jumping ship
Here are three behaviors to look out for.
Microwaved meals could lead to illness
Be sure to fully cook your food before eating that frozen meal.
Live from CVC West: Let your choices and philosophy guide your practice
In her Progress in Practice seminar, consultant Denise Tumblin recommended that you step back from the day to day rush and think about how you want to practice and what type of client you most want to see.
For the record: Controlled substances
What should I document when dispensing controlled substances?
The seven worst habits of workaholics
You may be a model worker, but is your body suffering for it?
Video: Financially hurting? This veterinarian feels your pain
Dr. Jeff Rothstein, MBA, a Veterinary Economics advisory board member, shares some insights from the trenches in hard-hit Detroit.
How to make your associates hate you
Watch how you treat your associates-you may be grooming them to resent you.
Fighting smelly streets with DNA
An Israeli city is using a DNA database to match feces left in the street to dogs and their owners.
The lost art of the physical exam
Many veterinarians fail to perform full physical exams, instead jumping into quick diagnostics.
Can your practice pull an all-nighter?
Practice owners must consider a variety of factors before offering 24-hour care.
Banks still bullish on veterinarians
Though the economy is struggling, veterinary lending is alive and well.
Pets are bright spots in dark times
Times are tough, but clients still depend on the services of their veterinarian.
Birth order can determine career choice
Sibling rivalry takes on a whole new meaning with a study on careers and earnings.
Building a green practice: Part 10
Dr. Michelle Chappel discusses how building a veterinary practice changed her perspective on veterinary business and medicine.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Voting is our responsibility
One person can still make a difference.
Applicant evaluation form
Use this form to help you document hiring decisions.
Euthanasia: When there's no other way
Clients struggle with the decision to euthanize more than many veterinarians think.
Contemporary concepts in veterinary practice management (Proceedings)
Are you as good as you think you are, or better?
Making the best of yourself and your practice: Part 1 (Proceedings)
What prompted your practice to begin? Was it a goal to provide YOUR medicine?
Making the best of yourself and your practice: Part 2 (Proceedings)
The most critical factor in becoming a "great" practice is applying 6 concepts based on 3 Disciplined features.
Does anyone want to work anymore? (Proceedings)
Objectives: Understand the impact of stress on you and the workplace, identify what triggers stress, evaluate the options available to manage stress, and adopt a strategy and make it work for you.
Can cows be considered navigators?
Cows always face north-south when grazing.
A midsummer night's tail: Don't be scared off by rewarding challenges
Fleeing in terror is sometimes an overreaction, as I learned one memorable evening.
Conflict: How to overcome approval addiction
How to handle tough situations in the office.