Firstline May/June 2020

There are a million things to keep track of in this fast-paced position—all while keeping your patients alive and comfortable.

Here are 10 ways to show your veterinary team how grateful you are for their hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 crisis.

It sure is, and here’s how veterinary technicians can play their part.

Two veterinary technicians offer advice to fellow technicians who are looking for their next great job.

Have you been promoted to veterinary practice manager? Once upon a time, I was in your shoes too. Here’s what I learned along the way that might help you as you step into your new role.

Ensuring that all parts of your veterinary anesthesia machine are in good working order requires both preventive care and routine maintenance. Here's how to detect leaks in your machine's pressure systems.

Using an anesthesia machine that is not working properly poses an unnecessary risk to both patients and personnel. Heres how to evaluate for leaks in your machines scavenging system.

Every veterinary anesthesia machine should be checked regularly for proper function. Heres how to evaluate your machines breathing system, which should be tested prior to every use.

Veterinary behaviorist John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, shared thoughts at Fetch dvm360 San Diego on the reasons cats get aggressive and how veterinary professionals can help clients deal.

How does your veterinary team help a client whos adopted a dog thats a little too much for them? Educate, support, and be kind.

Pets, emotional support animals (ESAs) and service animals have very different rights and responsibilities in veterinary clients lives. Take advantage of your opportunities to gently but firmly educate pet owners on what designations are appropriate for which animals and why its important not to blur the lines between them.

How to make new veterinary clients happy and break out of your old habits all in one go.