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Shelter hopes to demonstrate that shelter dogs are awesome.

This tip will help keep the environment quiet for clients during a euthanasia.

Tip the scales in pets' favor with these tips to create a weight-loss program that connects pet owners to your practice and helps pets reach their ideal weight.

From the highs of newborn puppies to the lows of euthanasia, establishing a career in veterinary medicine takes stamina and determination through all of the ups and downs.

Balance your stress with these tips to keep your work and personal life separate.

A successful career is about more than perfect catheter placement. Discover what veterinarians want most from their technicians-then use this list of seven habits to put your career on the fast track.

Use this advice to learn the best strategies to talk to pet owners about how to pay for the care their pets need. Then take your floundering pet insurance program and boost it to a new level of service to protect the pets you serve.

Focusing on a supportive relationship with your kids is essential.

Firstline's Dental Corner offers an up-close look at interesting and life-saving dental procedures and the technician's role in veterinary dental support and care.

Protect your portable Doppler with this easy trick.

Some of my co-workers have decided they don't like me, and they criticize my work constantly. What should I do?

Give small patients a comfortable, stress-free place to rest.

Dr. David Jackson was the greatest, according to Veterinary Economics Practice Management Editor Dr. Ross Clark. Learn the secrets behind the late Dr. Jackson's success and better your practice with his system that brings in outstanding clients and impressive revenue.

Cost and a desire for a positive work-life balance factor into decision to own a veterinary practice-or, increasingly, not to.

Use this advice to communicate with pet owners more effectively and offer appropriate follow-up care when pets have wounds that won't heal.

Consider this list of ways to spice up your career as a credentialed veterinary technician.

Don't let careless omissions or missed rule-outs stand in the way of thorough veterinary documentation.

Practicing good medicine isn't the only way to add value to your practice-proper management plays a huge role as well. Find out more reasons veterinarians are becoming certified practice managers.

I'm going through an ?unexpected romantic breakup, and it's affecting my veterinary work. Several of my co-workers have noticed my distraction and made comments. I'm trying to stay more focused, but I don't want to talk about my personal life-our practice manager tends to gossip. I don't want to lose my job over this. What should I do? -Broken Heart

Consider these lessons from team members who've been there-and done that-and build the ?foundation for a lasting career that offers opportunities to grow and celebrates your passion for practice.

2012 CVC Highlights

ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 2B

ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 4A

Build on the skills that are at the core of every successful entrepreneur.

When the house is filled with guests, pets can get stressed. Here are some tips for clients to help keep pets safe this holiday.

Children get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at life in practice-and maybe a head start on their futures.

Q: Some of my co-workers have decided they don't like me, and they criticize my work constantly. What should I do?

Seventy-five percent of a first impression comes from body language. What are your actions saying to potential employers?

Incorrect answer for Image Quiz: Why is this 3-year-old pug acutely regurgitating?

Make sure your veterinary clients offer the nutritional support their diabetic pets need-and lock in compliance with the veterinarian's recommendations.