Technicians
Cancer cells cant take the heat
You won't believe what this heating pad could do for veterinary oncology cases.
How do we crack the conflict code?
Ask the dvm360/VHMA Practice Manager of the Year: Our veterinary practice doesn't handle conflict well. Is this normal?
Quiz: Are you a toxic team member?
If your veterinary practice is toxic, consider the possibility that youyes, youmay be the problem. Find out if youre the party responsible for the toxicity with this quick quiz.
Tips for techs: Support clients in the skin care slog
Pets with dermatologic issues can easily overwhelm their owners with the treatments they require. But veterinary technicians have the power to lighten and enlighten their loads.
4 crucial questions to create a healthy wellness plan
Wellness plans, paid for all at once or in monthly payments, could be a real pet owner pleaser at your veterinary practice. But ask yourself these four questions first.
Anesthetists: Keep your cool monitoring temperature
Monitoring temperature in anesthetized patients on top of everything else you have to do might send your stress through the roof. But with these helpful tips, you wont have to sweat it.
Make the leap into better behavior consultations
Heres a look at whos handling the majority of client communication on behavior issues, as well as tips from an all-star veterinary practice.
High-tech feeders for the finicky veterinary client
These three alternatives to the old-fashioned food bowl could be the right recommendation for clients who are hungry for the cutting edge of pet wellness.
What Uber can teach us about the national credential initiative
Have YOU ever had to explain your job title to an Uber driver? Ken Yagi has, and part of the reason he's in favor of the title change to registered veterinary nurse.
Technicians: The great ear detectives
To get to the bottom of a tough otitis presentation in a patient, it's time for technicians to perform a little sleuthing.
Lean into the veterinary profession
If you don't want to see your practice sold to a corporation, maybe you should own it. Practice ownership offers a powerful path for women to take leadership positions in their practices. (We're looking at you, associates, managers and technicians!)
Letter: Call your state vet about zoonotic disease
Our writer told veterinary team members to cover zoonotic diseases in their clients' new puppy and kitten visits. This state veterinarian wants you all to know your state veterinarian is an excellent resource.
Resume, interview tips from a hiring manager
Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.
Handout: How dangerous is that dog?
Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.
What the heck do you call a 'dental'?!
Don't short-change the hard work that goes into dental work by calling it just a "cleaning" in front of clients. Two veterinary dentists sound off on their favorite terminologyand why.
What to do when you see a tooth of a different color
If your patient has a gray, pink, purple or blue tooth, dont just tell the owner to keep an eye on it. An intrinsically stained tooth is more than just a cosmetic issue, and the associated disease is often painful.
Client handout: An FAQ about those horrible hot spots
You hate to see these painful areas in your veterinary patients. Pass on this handout to help your clients overcome themand prevent them.
Quiz: How toxic is your veterinary practice?
If you suspect bad communication and personality conflicts poisoning your veterinary practice culture, confirm your diagnosis here.
Increase your senior savvy
Weve scoured our site to bring you a collection of some of our favorite senior care tips to use in your veterinary clinic and to send home with your clients.
Choose your own adventure
Would you be happiest working at a small, privately owned veterinary practice or a larger corporate practice? Use these factors to help plot your career path.
Technicians and cystocentesis: A closer look at veterinary supervision
Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?
Can mosquito repellent minimize the need for a heartworm preventive?
Veterinary cardiology specialist Dr. Matthew Miller explains the benefits and limitations of using mosquito repellents.
The No. 1 thing technicians get wrong about pain management
We'll give you a hint: saying, "we've always done it this way" isn't how you should go about pain management.
Canine dental treat comparison chart
Not all canine dental treats are created equal. Use this chart in your veterinary hospital to help dog owners find the best chews for their pets.
A heartfelt infographic on heart disease
Make sure clients are aware of the signs of heart disease with this in-depth infographic.
Talking to ticked off clients
Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.
Slow and steady wins the transition to a new veterinary diet
When transitioning a pet to a new diet, think like the tortoise, not the hare.
Three legs, big heart
Tripawds Foundation provides support for pet owners when their canine and feline companions are facing amputation.
There's no ''I'' in ''Ouch!''
At a recent CVC session, pain expert Tasha McNerney explains the different roles team members play in recognizing and managing pain and why each role is important.
How to ask your boss for CE
Want to attend the CVC this year? We've got a conversation tree to help you show your boss the value of a national veterinary conference.