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Dr. Mike Paul reflects on his humble beginnings, veterinary inspiration and the future of a reality TV-style profession.

Youve got personality, and regardless of where you lie on the introvert-extrovert spectrum, you can be you and a brilliant veterinarian at the same time.

Many questions in a veterinary practice hiring interview that seem harmless on the surface can be discriminatory. Applicants, make sure your interview was on the level. Managers, make sure you review what you'll ask against this list of discriminatory subjects.

Ahh the whimsical tune of a circular saw the rhythmic pounding of a hammer driving a nail. Dust, caulk and drywallwhat's not to love? If your veterinary team doesn't share your enthusiasm, read on.

They may sound good, but certain clauses in your employment agreement might have zero legal enforceability.

Shiba inus have been gaining popularity across the internet through a number of funny memes and listicles, but before taking one home with you, make sure that you do your homework.

Consider these four ways to identify toxic team members and practice manipulators and stop them from damaging your practice and your reputation.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has released its guidelines for keeping your pets safe this Halloween.

If youre a general veterinary practitioner, these strategies can help you get more comfortable with a topic you may dread.

Veterinary architect Heather Lewis is here to remind the veterinary world that even mans closest of animal companions still sees, smells, hears and experiences vary differently in crucial ways. Keeping that truth in mind helps immensely when it comes to designing a low-stress environment.

"Veterinarians are not most income-productive in administrative positions," warns Mark Opperman, CVPM.

Pre-prepared Facebook posts and tweets that exercise social media channels to help your overweight veterinary patients.

Downing describes her latest research on clinical bioethics and what it means for the veterinary professionand we nerd out, bigtime.

Pet retailers are jumping on the education bandwagon.

Experts weigh in on whether a future where people care for furry wards would be better than one where pets are owned.

Youre not crazy. Change and innovation are happening faster everywhere, including veterinary practice. Heres your gut check so youre not left out of the glorious future of pet care.

Your clients have dermatology concerns they're itching to ask about. This handout covers 7 common questions that clients ask.

CVC educator and compassion fatigue expert Kimberly Pope-Robinson tells us that veterinarians and team members can experience the same traumas as human doctors and nurses.

The clinic must continue to operate if the owner is sick or worse.

This Firstline reader wonders about the right approach to handling missed charges after the veterinary client has left the hospital. Bash Halow weighs in.

You've picked out a great digital dental radiography unit. You can live with the price. But are you sure everyone's excitement will translate to plenty of use and a decent ROI?

Huge does not equal practical

An honest assessment of veterinarians' hang-ups with technology and a path to move forward.

Keeping the connection is a worldwide challenge.

The living ones are easy. It's the strange or emotional stories of pets who pass that can haunt veterinary practitioners and lead to strange and thought-provoking encounters with clients.

New DVMs need to be protected and nurtured or they will crash and burn. Will you be a part of the problem or the solution?

When life gives you a veterinary mobile unit that looks like an ice cream truck, you might as well sell popsicles.

Veterinary cancer specialist Dr. Sue Ettinger has learned the hard way that client communication isn't one-size-fits-all.

Put a little pep into your practice with personalized boarding suites your veterinary clients will love.