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An honest assessment of veterinarians' hang-ups with technology and a path to move forward.

Here's a good excuse to keep checking your phone.

The living ones are easy. It's the strange or emotional stories of pets who pass that can haunt veterinary practitioners and lead to strange and thought-provoking encounters with clients.

When it comes to regional nerve blocks in veterinary dentistry, are two bupsbupivacaine and buprenorphinebetter than one?

No, really. Kitties (and some dogs too!) will real relax in your veterinary practice if you just give them high spaces to perch.

You dont have to go dance in a fountain in Central Park to get the veterinary team together, but these other fun team meeting ideas could challenge and bond your veterinary team all the same.

Do you know the clinical signs of these tree-related toxicoses and how to help affected patients?

Ken Yagi, BS, RVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM), hits the pavement at CVC in Kansas City to find out what pet owners really think when they hear the words "veterinary technician" and "veterinary nurse."

Veterinary cancer specialist Dr. Sue Ettinger has learned the hard way that client communication isn't one-size-fits-all.

Lets dive into the mind of a procrastinator, figure out why they shirk their important duties and how to quit the habit. Plus, this is a totally legit reason for avoiding whatever task you need to do today.

Short on time and inspiration? Weve got you covered. Literally.

Dr. Mary Gardner says it's not just about quality of life but also quality of death.

Advice from the creator of the Vet Confessionals Project.

We did, and then we drew this cartoon.

Veterinary technicians can perform many high level tasks in the hospital. If they're allowed to.

Yes, but CVC educator Brian Conrad wants you WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE.

A preview of what might be walking into your veterinary clinic this month.

A veterinarian turns bandages into art to embrace the art of healing.

A pet obesity organization is asking U.S. veterinary hospitals to collect and send in pet weight information for the 10th Annual Pet Obesity Awareness Day survey Oct. 12.

A watched pot never boils, right? Use this team tool to identify risk factors for compassion fatigue.

Dead giveaways that Brian is down in the dumps (plus bonus tales of real life practice nightmares).

Understand the system, but use breaks in the context of your clinic's needs.

Or what veterinary technicians should be focusing on besides medicine. (Hint: Don't be a sheep.)

As phone apps have gone from interesting to essential in our daily lives, we take a moment to imagine the best veterinary apps of the futureand how they might help tackle your toughest challenges in practice.

With an outdoor arena and client observation areas, this new equine hospital is a dream for patients and clients.

Lets face itnobodys purrfect. And striving for the impawsibly impeccable is bad for you and your practice. Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson is here with some advice to head down a healthier path in judging yourself and your work.

Veterinary practices are turning to dentistry as a way to replace lost spay and neuter revenue and encourage regular visits. Heres how to get started.

Don't deny the gift of a lifetime of care in your veterinary practice by making these common mistakes.

Don't let pet owners get spooked by the array of treat options in the pet store! Check out this roundup of great treats on the market, and tailor your recommendations for pet owners.

If we're so adept at identifying medical problems and making diagnoses, then can't we fix our own problems?