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How to take charge of your happiness
You have the power to change your situationand the profession.
When your 'emergency' isn't
As veterinarians we're wired for crisis, which can derail our personal goals is we're not careful.
How to predict veterinary compensation: part two
Examining why starting veterinary salaries vary from year to year.
Whats stressing you out at work?
How isolated should you be?
Experts are divided on how much separation is best for these infectious patients.
Hypertonic phosphate enema intoxication in dogs and cats
Whether exposed due to an outdated therapeutic recommendation or a client attempting at-home treatment, your veterinary patients receiving these enemas need immediate attention.
Called beyond traditional veterinary practice
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang dedicates veterinary careerand her websiteto humor, compassion and good death experiences for pets.
Pinpointing veterinary acupuncture
Adopting acupuncture appeals to more clients and gives practices another tool in the toolbox.
Stop selling in the exam roomheres how
Get veterinary clients to buy in to a recommended brand of pet insurance so you can focus on care.
Combatting suicide
Despite high military suicide rates, veterinarians are still more likely to be victims of suicide. Why?
The top 10 barriers to successfully preventing fleas
Don't let clients be fooled by fleas! Take 20 minutes in your next team meeting to discuss each of these barriers to flea preventionand make a plan for better client communication about these pesky parasites.
I'm a veterinariannot a superhero
Or, Dr. Dean Scott's unapologetic objection to the veterinary profession's seemingly obligatory requirements to work long hours, be the good guy or care more about pets than their owners.
6 reasons why the proposed Fairness to Pet Owners Act fails veterinary patients, practices
The legislation is a solution to a nonexistent problem, veterinary business consultant writes in an open letter to Congress.
Figure this: Fleas
Fleas are frustrating, for all involved. But we wonder, is there a communication gap between practitioners and clients that could be making the fight against fleas even worse?
Client handout: If you've been infested
Tell your pet owners not to panic and follow these tips to handle a dreaded flea infestation.
Use these 2 videos to educate veterinary clients that hot cars kill pets
Serious and humorous videos show the danger of hot cars.
Set your veterinary clinic apart with acupuncture
Dr. Mike Petty says acupuncture can be a successful alternative to conventional Western medicine and bring in new clients.
Filling in the knowledge gaps: A client handout about fleas
Dont let clients jump to conclusions when it comes to fleas. Give them these handouts to clear up any confusion.
Drug bust: Should a veterinarian be guilty by association?
Practitioner jeopardizes license with court probation and state board investigation.
How I learned to stop worrying and love the heartworm test
6 ways to stop wasting your time
Be creative in delegating, rethinking and streamlining veterinary practice tasks that too often bring you to a halt.
An easy interior design tip for your veterinary practice
Clients will love this personalized touch.
"Nobody's got time to train veterinary team members!"
Veterinary associates: Communicate clearly for higher production
Open up and watch compliance soar
The coin jar exercise
When pet owners struggle with the choice of deciding when it's time to euthanize, suggest this exercise.
Veterinary isolation wards: The debate continues
The critical placement of critical patients has experts divided
Managers: Avoid the clique contagion
The contagion: Cliques. These groups of employees seem to band together for their common goodnot to be confused with the common good of the veterinary practice.
Meet the Millennials
Are you a misunderstood member of the youth culture or a frustrated manager? Learn how to work together in harmony. (Hint: Millennials want more than a paycheck.)
Is an interior designer really necessary for my veterinary hospital design project?
It comes down to more than just good taste.
Gallery: The top 10 2015 Practice Manager of the Year nominees