Technicians

If the exam room's rockin', you still have to come a-knockin'. But here's how to help pet owners amongst the chaos ...

We know, the answer is ... complicated. But this checklist can help!

Find out the tooth, err truth, about clients dental compliance with this simple form.

More than half of surveyed practice managers say clients use the Internet to self-diagnose and treat their pets.

Help veterinary clients 'see' when their pets are overweight in order to get patients to a healthier weight.

Spot the cat in the Christmas tree, go for a snow hike and more with these adventurous animals soaking up the fun during the holidays.

Pet owners are often oblivious to pets unhealthy weight. So cut the Your dog is so fat jokes and learn how to navigate this emotional client landmine.

Handouts for every veterinary 'emergency' that's bound to come in, at closing, on Christmas Eve.

Let your pet indulge with special treats and simple snacks.

Grr. Argh. Dont fear this life-saving talk with veterinary clients.

We've collected 9 of our favorite tips compiled from the pages of Veterinary Medicine to help you collect that free catch urine sample from your veterinary patients.

Sick of seeing "stoned" cats and dogs at your veterinary practice? Dont pass the chance to stop the strain by preventing recurring bladder stones in dogs and cats.

Dr. Lisa Radosta puts to rest a persistent myth surrounding an often-tricky veterinary task.

When Immovable Weight-Loss Diet meets Unstoppable Frightened Pet in the veterinary exam room, this young associate worries about calm before calories.

Here's an idea for recovering patients that's full of beans.

It's easy as pie to flub a low-stress veterinary visit, as revealed in this recently discovered low-stress training video from the dvm360 film vault.

Don't let your veterinary clients give up on their cat's weight management because of late-night hunger pangs.

Use these quick low-stress tips for pets who arent food motivated.

The veterinary professional in me was determined to continue going to work. But personally, I was a mess. One day, while I was lost in a cloud of grief, my boyfriend asked, "Are you ever going to feel better?" I wasnt really sure.

Theres a bully whos really wrecking my life at my veterinary practice. How do I broach the B word to my bossand when is it time to move on to another hospital? The answer lies in another B word: Showing your boss how the bully affects the business.

Are you a team member with an entrepreneurial spirit? This flowchart and proposal worksheet will help you prepare to present an idea for a new project or improvements in your practice.

Just because you recently gave up your teddy doesnt mean your veterinary patients need to let go of their security item. (And if you still sleep with your blankie, dont worry. We wont judge.)

I'm pregnant, and I'm afraid to tell my coworkers. But there are a few tasks as a veterinary technician I can't safely perform. How can I protect my baby without seeming like I'm slacking at work?

She left you. You're sad, a little hurt and you'll miss her ... sweet schnauzer's snuggles? Use this simple guide to see if you can repair your relationship before your veterinary client moves on to a new relationship with that tall, dark and dreamy veterinary practice down the street.

We're all ears to hear this five-step approach to cleaning a pet's ears in the veterinary practice.

Follow @eyerollatthevet on Twitter for some delicious venting about the clients you (mostly) love.

She flies into your veterinary exam room, a whirling fury of claws and teeth. And if you can just get her to chill out, you might get her cat to relax too.

Are you ready for the 12-year-old Yorkie that needs 24 teeth extracted? Theres no cookie-cutter approach in veterinary medicine! Heres help.

True story: Payday's too far away and there's a lot less cushion for many technicians, who don't receive paid sick days and don't expect raises this year. Can we rewrite the narrative for a happier ending?

NAVTA calls for term change to veterinary nurse in a special announcement to kick off National Veterinary Technician Week.