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After taking in these pointers, run through a sample script to see them all in action.

This prescription may enhance patient care and your production and hospital profitability.

Ever noticed that people tend to be a lot more honest about their life choices when asked to tell the truth in a game? This phenomenon is exactly what Drs. Caitlin DeWilde and Kimberly-Ann Therrien and I experienced when we used a popular party game to teach life lessons in Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative sessions at Fetch dvm360.

If you like telling friends, family and colleagues what to do—and as a smart, solution-driven veterinary professional, you just might—it’s time to ask whether it’s what people you care about actually want or need in conversations with you.

How body language and other warning signs can help you identify a bully in your veterinary practice.

This easy-to-assemble food puzzle comes to you courtesy of a Firstline reader.

You cant guarantee that every patient or pet staying in your veterinary hospitals boarding wont get scared, but you can make some small tweaks to make their stay less stressful and more comforting.

Its never too early to start spring cleaning, so were sharing a few of our favorite veterinary practice organization hacks to help get you started.

Modern medicine has reshaped our world. We think the next revolution could be in recognizing the interdependence of all species and all life, and creating a new dual-degree to educate the leaders of that field for the future.

When I found myself in a discouraging work environment, I didnt turn to self-care for solutions, instead I decided to start giving to others.

Hear straight from top ER tech Kenichuro Yagi why if you've been shying away from nasogastric tubes, you should be so shy.

If your message says 'Happy New Year 2013' it's time get up to speed.

Discussing all natural, organic parasite preventives with clients and general practitioners.

Sharing of information leads to success stories.

Feline customers in your veterinary clinic need special focus.

If youre experiencing exhaustion from difficult conversations with pet owners about paying for veterinary care, why not open the discussion with your team? You may identify small tweaks to communication and policies that might ease everyones stress about managing the tough question of paying for top-notch pet care.

When your client comes in with a cute new fuzzball, provide some education about the importance of play.

The many truths we learn while practicing veterinary medicine aren't pretty. But we can at least pretend for the moment.

Catch a few ideas floating between your veterinary colleagues' ears on managing otitis in dogs and cats.

Easily understandable advice on choosing a veterinary behavior professional.

You dont have a lot of time, but every once in a while (and these moments are few and far between), you need to take a moment for yourself. Here are our top 10 articles to help you do just that.

Veterinary architects and experienced practice owners make up the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition panel of judges every year. This time, we decided to share three future-facing and sound insights that judges shared with us while they explored this years entries.

Veterinary professionals are checking social media more times each day than a year ago, according to exclusive dvm360 research.

The parallel between reviews and your online ranking explained.

A veterinary practice’s success is highly dependent on employee commitment and engagement, both of which skyrocket when constructive feedback is offered.

Show clients the value of heartworm treatment as well as payment help. Tip: Don't let them settle for medically unsound "slow kill" methods.

These furry little athletes put the tail in tailgating. Check out who is competing in this years Puppy Bowl.

Dont get lost in a sea of numbers when putting together a budget for your new veterinary practice.

Know what youre feeling, pause before reacting, and help yourself and your team. Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, executive director of the Veterinary Leadership Initiative, worked with Fetch dvm360 in San Diego attendees to think about how.

In her session on self-awareness at Fetch dvm360 in San Diego, Betsy Charles, DVM, MA, suggests a book wed never heard of. Heres why she thinks its an important read for self-awareness and your understanding of veterinary clients motivations and thinking in the exam room and once they leave.