Technicians
Free medical care for epileptic dogs
FDA-regulated clinical trial continues to accept applicants.
The buzz about Firstline Live
Word on the street is that Debbie Gair's presentation is a great way to improve team communication and end conflict.
Video blog: How to send e-mail reminders
Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to convert phone-call reminders into e-mails.
4 ways to create your own luck
Good fortune isn't found. It's made.
Video: Coping with husband-and-wife team drama
If you're undermined by managers' or owners' spouses on the job, speak up. Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Shawn McVey, MSW, tells you how to cope with troublesome husband-and-wife teams.
Meals on wheels for pets helps seniors
Homebound seniors compromise their own health by sharing meals with their pets.
Emotional stages of change
An emotional outline of adaptation.
Practice branding: Radio ads with personality
Take a cue from these memorable radio spots and show pet owners what your practice is all about.
Video blog: Personalizing mass client e-mails
Save time and money by sending personalized mass e-mails to clients.
(Part 2) Technicians and dermatology: Skin scrapings
When scraping for Demodex canis, follow these rules from Dr. Paul Bloom, DACVDM, DABVP.
Form: Compare pet insurance plans
Find the plan that's right for you, your practice, and your clients.
Which itch is which?
Can team members help catch dermatologic cases by identifying which itch is which? Look at these four photos to see.
(Part 1) A technician's role in dermatologic workups
Technicians should be performing diagnostic tests, says Dr. Paul Bloom, DACVDM, DABVP, especially skin scrapings.
Celebrate National Pet Microchipping Month with a splash
Get the microchip discussion going by letting clients know June is National Pet Microchipping Month.
Dr. Oscar the grouch
When doctors turn sour, be sweet.
Pet names aren't for clients
Why you shouldn't call clients "honey."
You're not the boss of me
How to deal with dominant personalities.
5 ways to recover from a mistake
It's the aftermath, not the error, that determines failure. Recover from any blunder with style and you'll emerge more successful than before the slip-up. Here's how.
What's your dermatologic role?
How you can help itchy pets.
You broke EPA rules
Is it legal to break up packages?
Top 10 tests
The dirt on skin diagnostics.
Work in a 50+ employee practice? Then you need these two tips
Here are ideas for reducing conflict and boosting efficiency on a large team.
It's OK to name drop
Personalize your greetings.
How employees react to change
Are you a fence-sitter?
A combo for NSAID compliance
Guarantee follow-ups.
What I wish I'd known
A practice manager charged into a new job with a legal pad and a menu of necessary improvements. After a successful stint, she ended up swallowing a heart helping of humility.
Pain isn't an option
Talk to clients about pain management.
Top 10 skin allergy symptoms
Learn the visual cues.
Ask Amy: Miffed by missed fees
What do you do about missed fees?
Sample script: Insure the young
Puppy and kitten insurance.