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Help senior pets graduate to good health
A senior wellness program can stimulate growth and keep older patients healthy.
Face off: Two generations reflect on their differences
National Report: Generation X and Baby Boomers are different, but they have one important thing in common - they are veterinarians.
Are you toast? Why owners fire practice managers
Don't get burned by a bad manager. You're the practice owner, and that means you need to keep a finger on the pulse of everything that's happening at your practice.
Simple approach: Stunning results
Sometimes a simple approach is best. Such is the case with the Animal Clinic of Sterling Heights in Sterling Heights, Mich., which features clean lines and an uncluttered approach to design.
Protect your whole family
Talk to clients about zoonoses.
Help pets get well with their own cells
It's pricey, but stem cell therapy can give new life to dogs with painful ailments.
Focusing on pet insurance: The myths and truths
Develop a crystal-clear picture of how pet insurance works.
Economics, academics and welfare: DVMs face changes
Profession continues its evolution, remains strong despite uncertainty and changes.
Make your voice heard: Become a better public speaker
Do your knees knock at the mere thought of an upcoming speaking engagement? Follow this advice.
I've fallen and I got up-bruised: Handling workplace accidents
Here's how to handle workplace incidents and injuries.
Parasitology: What's your role?
Do your part to demolish parasites.
Extreme makeover: parasite edition
Remodel your parasite prevention program to help pets and people.
Appeal to clients' time, not money
Marketing messages are more effective when they focus on clocks instead of wallets.
Head off swine flu: Tips for effective hand washing
You wash your hands all the time, but do you do it the right way?
Which shift gets the short end of the stick?
Study pegs evening supervisors as bad bosses.
Mark Opperman's thoughts on the Managers' Retreat at CVC East.
Mark Opperman, CVPM, spoke at the full-day interactive Veterinary Economics Managers' Retreat in Baltimore. Here's more on the topics he covered in the session.
Style files
Score a mani-pedi on the practice's dime.
Nutrigenomics: The science that helps us develop foods that affect gene expression
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Nip it in the bud
This week, Dr. Fitzgerald discusses how to deal with badmouthing among staff.
Me-OW!
Editor's letter rubs some team members the wrong way.
Ophthalmologist group offers free eye exams for service dogs
Specialists aim to preserve the sight of working dogs.
Red flags for team members
New law affects veterinary teams.
Talk about an avid reader
An office manager catches her rescue thoroughly enjoying a Firstline.
Alabama reconsiders annual rabies vaccination
How often should pets be vaccinated for rabies?
Interactive map: Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital paint colors
This Bakersfield, Calif. practice used Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style as inspiration, utilizing warm exterior accent colors to win a 2009 Merit Award.
Housework affects employees' earnings
Women's wages hurt more than men's.
Don't let clients phone it in
Don't let clients take the "wait and see" approach to their pets' health.
Audio tip: Communicate your practice's vision
Dr. Christine Merle encourages you to talk with your team about the history and vision of your practice.
Interactive floor plan: materials and more
Check out this floor plan from Westbury Animal Hospital, the 2009 Hospital of the Year. The three views of this Houston hospital include the finish materials floor plan, traffic flow, and zoning.
Signs your pet needs to see the veterinarian
Present this form to new pet owners to educate them about signs their pet is sick.