Technicians

Protect your portable Doppler with this easy trick.

Some of my co-workers have decided they don't like me, and they criticize my work constantly. What should I do?

Give small patients a comfortable, stress-free place to rest.

Use this advice to communicate with pet owners more effectively and offer appropriate follow-up care when pets have wounds that won't heal.

Consider this list of ways to spice up your career as a credentialed veterinary technician.

I'm going through an ?unexpected romantic breakup, and it's affecting my veterinary work. Several of my co-workers have noticed my distraction and made comments. I'm trying to stay more focused, but I don't want to talk about my personal life-our practice manager tends to gossip. I don't want to lose my job over this. What should I do? -Broken Heart

Consider these lessons from team members who've been there-and done that-and build the ?foundation for a lasting career that offers opportunities to grow and celebrates your passion for practice.

ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 4A

Make sure your veterinary clients offer the nutritional support their diabetic pets need-and lock in compliance with the veterinarian's recommendations.

A new use for old IV bags in the veterinary clinic

Sandra Grable, CVT, a dermatology technician at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, offers this advice to avoid common ear infection mistakes

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.

Custom create calendars for your veterinary clients

How do we change the conversation with veterinary clients from the cost of parasite prevention to the value of protection?

Consider using this script when you talk with your veterinary clients about pet insurance

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.

Give veterinary clients the tools to improve their arthritic pets' quality of life.

Use these tips one team came up with to to wow clients

Veterinary clients need to know what the process entails, so be sensitive, but don't massage the truth.

Depending on where you live within North America, poisonous snakes may pose a poisoning threat to your clients and their pets.

A feline suffers from a fractured mandible after a car accident.

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.

Consider this quick guide to what you should - and shouldn't - say to lock in parasite prevention compliance.

This time-saving technique will help your veterinary staff stay on schdule and keep your clients happy.

Veterinary employers would benefit from adopting the sunshiny practices of labor unions and government.

A longtime client admits to an episode of abuse, and a veterinarian weighs her options.

Keep your veterinary supplies in their place with this space-saving idea.

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.

If your patients are known for their devilish behavior, find out how you can help your practice step up behavior services to change that

Hospital howlers that send the team screaming.