Technicians
I survived a kennel fire
This is the true story of how one veterinary boarding kennel team learned the importance of fire-safety training.
Forget a vacation-pets need their meds!
A new study reveals Americans-and Europeans-will give up luxuries for animal necessities.
To stay healthy, don't sleep with pets
A veterinary report emphasizes the zoonoses risks for pet owners who welcome their dogs and cats into their own beds.
BizQuiz: What's your practice ownership IQ? (answer 4A)
ANSWER 4A
Social media: You're doing it, but are you managing it?
Use these four tips to say on top of social media for your veterinary practice.
Parasite prevention tip from the North American Veterinary Conference
The way team members talk to clients has a lot to do with whether pets will suffer from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and other parasites.
3 (unconventional) keys to surviving an economic downturn
In a presentation yesterday at the North American Veterinary Conference, Shawn McVey recommended creating a culture of learning to improve practice finances.
Survey: How much are veterinary technicians really worth?
Take this survey and help the veterinary industry quantify the value of technicians. (You'll also get an exclusive educational tool for free.)
4 ways to bond clients to your emergency or specialty practice
Veterinarians in the emergency room and cancer wards can bond with clients, too. Find the warm and fuzzies in any hospital.
Go with the flow when working with cats
As with riding a wave or a bucking bronco, sometimes it's just best to move in conjunction with a cat rather than work against it.
3 steps to end veterinary gossip
Here's how you can establish a no-gossip policy at your veterinary practice today.
"Stick a needle in it"-How to perform a thoracocentesis
Quick thinking and teamwork resulted in a successful thoracocentesis any may have saved this cat's life.
The Bayer Experience: You are invited...
Visit The Bayer Experience at NAVC and WVC in 2011.
Happy New You!
It's time to leave compassion fatigue in the past. Start anew with 10 revitalizing resolutions, a self-care pact, and compassion fatigue quiz.
Self-care pact doc
Image Quiz: What's wrong with this dog's teeth?
Can you pinpoint the problem?
9 types of oral pathology
Can you identify these common anomalies?
Myth-busting quiz: Spot the real holiday hazards
Not all holiday goodies are bad for pets. Take this quiz to find out which items do and don't pose a poisonous threat to pets this time of year.
Team members: Know your worth
Team members need to realize that they are an integral part of any veterinary practice.
7 questions to answer before gifting a pet this holiday
Pets aren't always the perfect holiday gift. Here's what to consider before you bestow a fur ball upon an unsuspecting someone.
Technicians take on state medical boards
Licensed technicians represent their profession across the boards.
Veterinary technician becomes Tennessee medical board VP
Hear the path of one woman who helped give veterinary technicians a voice in Tennessee.
California bill gives technicians a seat on the state's Veterinary Medical Board
AB1980 reflects veterinary technicians' value and gives them a voice.
Easy team communication: Take a cue from this zoo tech
Team communication doesn't have to be stuffy and formal to be useful.
Start aquatic veterinary practice: A resource list
Dive into this list of schools and organizations offering CE and resources on expanding your aquatic veterinary knowledge and practice.
A tip to keep equipment clean
Wrap up centrifuges to keep them clean.
An egg hunt for parasites
What do you recommend for routine fecal assessment for parasite ova?
Oh, why did I post that?
Is the payback worth the juicy post or tweet?
Erasable name tags foster familiarity
Know what's going on inside the exam room by posting a message outside the door.
A thank-you gift they'll come back for
Entice clients to return to your practice by offering this gift.
