Technicians

Ward off client worries about feline diabetes in the first few minutes after diagnosis.

Build in extra time for clients who like to talk.

Managing postoperative pain should rank as a top concern for team members and pet owners. Follow these position-specific guidelines to educate clients and help keep their pets comfortable.

Dr. Hilary Petit loves her clients, but they drive her crazy sometimes.

Eliminate lag time with flex scheduling.

See how one practice uses a computer system to stay on track.

Some people believe that radiation from DR or CR is not as dangerous as that from regular radiographs and that safety precautions aren't as important. They're wrong.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common disease in older animals.

Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) provides insight on the internal exposure of drug available to reach the site of action.

A technician's checklist for physical examinations

Cystoscopy has not received much attention in clinical practice until recently.

Your clinic's flexible endoscopes and its instrumentation can be a major purchase for your clinic.

As the veterinary profession grows and becomes more specialized, many veterinarians are learning procedures such as bronchoscopy and integrating this specialized procedure into their clinics.

More veterinary hospitals are now incorporating endoscopy equipment in their clinics.

The Veterinary technician wears many professional hats in the average veterinary hospital, ranging from receptionist, primary care nurse, nurse anesthetist, surgical nurse, nutrition consultant, to equipment maintenance specialist.

Blood pressure measurement is often not a routine part of small animal practice.

A technician's guide to examining female breeding soundness.

Finding and keeping good employees has arguably been the most difficult task facing the veterinary profession for some years.

Few management experts would argue that one of the key aspects of a successful practice is effective delegation.

Holistic medicine has many different definitions, misconceptions and perspectives depending on who one talks to. It encompasses many varied modalities.

I remember when I started my practice over 20 years ago that I was surprised and intrigued by certain employment policies that I heard some of the newer “corporate” practices, as well as many smaller practices had implemented.

Have you ever stopped to think about how organized (or disorganized) the treatment area in your hospital truly is?

The importance of topical therapy for pets should not be underestimated.

This photo tour gives you a glimpse at eight different reception desks. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples.

Download and share this PDF handout to help clients remember to administer medications to pets at home.

Download and share this handout as a PDF or customizable Word document to reassure worried clients that feline diabetes is a chronic but treatable condition.

Tips on talking to clients when they ask a tough question before a procedure from Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Jim Kramer, CVPM.

The veterinary channel connects brands and pet owners.

Complete this simple activity to show co-workers you appreciate them.