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Early detection leads to earlier intervention.

The practice of veterinary medicine is quickly evolving: in a small animal context, the enhanced status of companion animals in society has given rise to some new legal issues for practitioners.

How each generation responds to conflict

How you deliver information may be overriding your message-and preventing colleagues and clients from hearing you clearly. Learn how to improve your presentation and earn their respect.

Lucky for them, they live to tell about it.

Dr. Brad Zubowsky had a plan to own two hospitals ...

"I'm not the doctor" isn't a reason to not know the answer to these common client concerns. Here's a look at some of the facts everyone should know.

Here you are, stuck in the middle again. It's easy to feel hopeless when you've been gnawed on, chewed up, and spit back out. Use these tips to break free from the tug of war between your bosses.

As I write this, my colleagues are frantically filling out their NCAA tournament brackets. My bracket lies neglected, only partially filled out, because-deep breath-there is a magazine to send to the printer. This magazine. Today.

A major portion of the value of your practice is based on profitability. So to increase your practice's value, it's important to manage your profits, revenue, and expenses.

Why not make medical adhesives as sticky as a gecko's foot?

Actually, clients and team members can, says survey.

Victims of workplace aggression report more stress, less satisfaction with their jobs.

National Report - Veterinary practitioners must learn to adapt to current trends and changes that are reshaping American society if they expect to remain successful, a leading practice consultant warns. "How will the future be different? It will be limited only by your imagination and desire," says Karyn Gavzer, MBA, CVPM. "But one thing's for sure: To paraphrase a quote from Will Rogers, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Veterinarian-turned-spaceman in orbit for fourth time.

Tracey Nowers, CVT, takes you on a guided tour of her experience with Project Samana, a volunteer program that runs spay and neuter clinics in the Dominican Republic.

Look at one practice's poor work on "Phone script 1: Boarding the family pets."

See a step-by-step guide to creating ads, business cards, brochures, educational kits, and a Web site.

Dr. Tom Arand won a contest to head Projectile at last year's CVC Central.

A link to information on pet first aid from the American Red Cross.

Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

This flashy system helps the team communicate without saying a word. Photos by Jessica Castillon.

Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The neighbors help create an image. Photos by Jessica Castillon.

Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Include just-for-team-member features in your new hospital. Photos by Jessica Castillon and Stephen M. Pullen.

Animal Medical & Surgical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz.