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Take a progressive approach to team discipline
Don't dole out harsh reprimands or, worse, ignore the problem. Keep team members in line-and make sure you're being fair.
4 pet nutrition nuggets for technicians
Use these tools and guidelines to increase your nutritional knowledge.
The details of non-compete agreements
Fear of competition is driving a growing reliance on the use of non-compete agreements by veterinary practice owners.
Give patients a place to play ... or recover
At less than $100, it's a cost-effective way to house patients.
The passion of the equine practitioner
For those pursuing equine practice, the personal passion for their subjects starts long before veterinary school.
Timeline: Selling a veterinary practice to an inside buyer
Download this PDF of a timeline of selling your veterinary practice to an inside buyer.
California mulls change to veterinary medical board
Senate may dissolve RVT committee, add member to California veterinary board
Front-desk quiz: Test your medical knowledge
Take this 10-question quiz to discover if you're an informed veterinary-clinic receptionist ... or just the front-desk help.
What else to look for when assigning a BCS
Muscle wasting and other abnormalities may be lying just beneath the surface.
Two tips for allocating treats
Providing appropriate treats for pets doesn't have to be tricky.
5 types of potentially litigious veterinary clients
If you see them coming, be concerned - and ask them to seek veterinary care elsewhere
Grand opening: The new trend of practice startups
Many associates are choosing to start a new veterinary practice, not buy one. If that's you, find out what's fueling the trend and how to make sure your neighborhood debut is a big hit.
Veterinary associates: Lose the guilt
Don't beat yourself up for failing to be all things to all people all the time
16 essential nutritional history questions
How to conduct an effective interview with clients.
Recruitment tip: Why background checks matter
If the only thing standing between you and a fantastic new job was a little white lie, what would you do? Would you tell the fib and not look back? Or would you take the moral high road?
Associates: It's time for a new take on practice ownership
Being an owner doesn't mean you're doomed to work long hours.
Firstline Live tip: How to beat a bad attitude
This tip from Firstline Live helps veterinary team members stay positive in the face of negativity.
Assign grades to get veterinarians to delegate
When a doctor does too much, use this strategy from Shawn McVey and Firstline Live at CVC in Kansas City.
Your next staff meeting: Talk about your team instead of to them
Brian Conrad offered this quick tip at CVC in Kansas City.
Personal finance Q&A: Should I pay off debt or invest?
What's the smartest thing to do first: pay down my debt or begin investing?
Earn a humane leadership bachelor's degree online
Online program offers veterinary team members bachelor's degree in animal advocacy and shelter management.
Put your veterinary practice on YouTube. Here's why-and how
Using videos as a social media tool helps you create more emotional connections with clients.
Want Facebook success? Use data to know your fans
Analyzing the demographics of your veterinary practice's Facebook fans ensures you're talking about what they want to hear.
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Veterinarians want more dog bite prevention training
Study suggests veterinary schools don?t provide enough education on avoidance techniques.
Video: The new work-life balance
What it means to work in the veterinary field has changed over the course of a generation.
New Android app helps veterinary professionals track recalls
To stay informed on the latest pet food and medication recalls, download this app.