Technicians
ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 4A
3 nutrition tips for diabetic pets
Make sure your veterinary clients offer the nutritional support their diabetic pets need-and lock in compliance with the veterinarian's recommendations.
That old line
A new use for old IV bags in the veterinary clinic
3 tips for chronic ear infections
Sandra Grable, CVT, a dermatology technician at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, offers this advice to avoid common ear infection mistakes
Ditch that itch: Put pets on the right path
Veterinary team members play a critical role in helping pet owners manage dermatologic conditions. Use this team training advice to guide you and your peers on the road to effective client education and follow-up care.
Save that date!
Custom create calendars for your veterinary clients
Put parasites in their place
How do we change the conversation with veterinary clients from the cost of parasite prevention to the value of protection?
Sample script: How to talk to veterinary clients about pet insurance
Consider using this script when you talk with your veterinary clients about pet insurance
Out, darned Spot!
Help pet owners kick pet stains-before they boot their kitties and puppies to the curb. Offer effective solutions to keep pet owners' homes looking-and smelling-clean to preserve their relationships with their furry friends.
Take the "ouch" out of osteoarthritis
Give veterinary clients the tools to improve their arthritic pets' quality of life.
Fish for ways to wow veterinary clients
Use these tips one team came up with to to wow clients
Ethical dilemma: Discussing rabies testing after euthanasia
Veterinary clients need to know what the process entails, so be sensitive, but don't massage the truth.
Venomous snakes poisonous to pets: Part I
Depending on where you live within North America, poisonous snakes may pose a poisoning threat to your clients and their pets.
Dental corner: Assisting a cat with a jaw fracture
A feline suffers from a fractured mandible after a car accident.
Attack veterinary clients' anesthesia fears
When clients hesitate to have their pet put under, be primed to pounce on their misconceptions, bat down myths about anesthesia, and strike back with facts and recommendations customized to their pet's condition.
Parasite talks: What's your role?
Consider this quick guide to what you should - and shouldn't - say to lock in parasite prevention compliance.
Single-serve preventives
This time-saving technique will help your veterinary staff stay on schdule and keep your clients happy.
Letter of the Law: 4 ways to provide transparency in the veterinary workplace
Veterinary employers would benefit from adopting the sunshiny practices of labor unions and government.
Ethical dilemma: How a veterinarian should handle a case of puppy abuse
A longtime client admits to an episode of abuse, and a veterinarian weighs her options.
Up and away
Keep your veterinary supplies in their place with this space-saving idea.
Make every visit a treat for veterinary patients
Happy patients mean happy clients and team members. Take advantage of this rewards system and exam room form, and give everyone a reason to rejoice.
6 steps to better behavior
If your patients are known for their devilish behavior, find out how you can help your practice step up behavior services to change that
Top 10 ways veterinarians infuriate their technicians
Hospital howlers that send the team screaming.
Veterinary client communication: Educate, educate, and educate some more
Calm client fears about radioiodine treatment.
Millie's love: Life after pet loss
When a caregiver brought an ill and severely matted cat to our practice, our veterinary team began a journey that demonstrated the bonds of love and compassion that can blossom among pets, their people, and a veterinary team.
The critical role of nutrition for hospitalized veterinary patients
Every hospitalized pet needs a nutritional assessment. Establishing realistic feeding goals is an important part of patient care to enhance the likelihood of a positive outcome.
Make a connection with older veterinary clients
Focus on compassion when working with elderly clients.
Comfort waiting veterinary patients
Give anxious dogs relief during their stay.
5 steps to prep for painful discussions
Pet owners don't want their animals to hurt. But when you tell veterinary clients their pets are suffering, your words might also cause pain. Here's how to lessen the hurt and help pets and clients feel better.
Veterinary technicians: Hold on, that ain't chicken broth
Collect urine easily with this common household utensil.