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Marketing you, your veterinary practice and your good deeds should not include candid snaps of your less-than-perfect surgical protocols. (Isn't that what got Dr. Pol in trouble?)

Feeling cynical? Find out why you've got one of the best jobs in the world.

Find out how to respond when veterinary clients fondly recall "the good old days" when Old Bingo ate whatever they didn't toss out in the trash.

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.

Panic attacks in the surgery suite ... life as a high-functioning introvert in a public-facing profession (that's YOUR profession, people) ... and living your life with less worry about others' judgments. Her story is an inspiring one.

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Derm doc Darin Dell has some quick tips for this tough-to-manage condition.

Compassion fatigue is a real and dangerous threat to the health of veterinary professionals and their patients, but Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Veterinary Technician Becky Murray has mapped out a guide for healthy coping.

National Feral Cat Day is only possible with the help of veterinarians and veterinary technicians helping community cats and trap-neuter-return programs nationwide, according to Alley Cat Allies.

Red, itchy skin is more than just an annoying problem. It negatively affects a dogs quality of life and can lead to secondary infections. Fortunately, this overview of your therapeutic options and step-by-step treatment strategy can help you provide relief to your itchy patientsand as a bonus, this veterinary dermatologist throws in a few treatment tricks of the trade.

The proper training makes a world of difference when it comes to decelerating a tense situation.

Nature provides the flash for photos of fireflies in Japan.

"One does not simply walk" fearlessly through life. Dr. Hilal Dogan knew that FOR SURE in the case of her early fear of surgery.

Canine influenza = scary headlines. We know its contagious, but just how long do affected dogs shed the virus?

Youre gonna be all #Snapcat THIS! and #Instadog THAT!

Are you using your veterinary practice software to its full potential? Avimark threw us some typical software problems. Let's see what Snoozy the Cat can do about them ...

Medicine and business benefit when the staff is on the same page.

Successful behavior modification requires more than one ingredient. In this audio clip from CVC, behavior expert Melissa Spooner discusses how Composure, a nutritional supplement and behavior modification soup ingredient, can be used in your veterinary practice.

A reminder that what works in life also works in the veterinary clinic.

In order to find out whether or not there's chemistry between a veterinary practice owner and a newly-hired associate, you need to walk a fine line.

First, break down your stereotypes of older pet owners. (Hint: They don't all like to be treated as cute, little ol' people.) Second, start trying out these tips today for better communication with this growing population of veterinary clients.

You might wonder why a veterinary podcast is doing interviewing an architect. But Heather Lewis, partner at Animal Arts, a firm in Boulder, Colorado, is no ordinary architectshe's also a devoted advocate of minimizing pets' stress and anxiety during their veterinary visits. And she's got a lot to tell you!

Learn how to respond to a veterinary client who insists she must cook everything that passes her precious pooch's lips.

Two recent studies indicate that the local anesthetic is effective for postoperative analgesia and seems to lack toxic effects in cats.

Your body language (stiffening, taking shallow breaths) influences your dog. Use this advice to relax (so Baxter can chill too).

Is it the practice owner's job to put a stop to insulting client behavior directed toward his team?

If team members are fleeing your veterinary practice, it just might be for one of these reasons--their top 10 frustrations in practice.

Confessions from the veterinarian (and from the team too!)

Here she is. Another frustrated veterinary client with an itchy pet. Help by answering her top questions.

When a fearful patient comes in, these veterinary team members consider whether a Thundershirt fitting is in order.