All
Celebrate Tag Day every day with clients
Encourage your clients to have their pets microchipped on April 3.
U.K. study explores high risk of suicide among veterinarians
Southampton, U.K. -- Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are four times more likely than members of the general population and twice as likely as other health-care professionals to commit suicide, according to a new study.
5 basic rules of social media
If you don't follow the social-media code, you'll drive pet owners away. Here's what to do.
Clinical practice veterinary technician specialties announced
The first certification tests could come as early as next year.
FDA warns pet owners about online pharmacies
A new Web resource says veterinarians are pet owners' best source of medicines for pets.
zoonosis tapeworms
zoonosis lyme
4 top questions from new practice managers
Here are four of the most common questions new managers ask.
5 client handouts: Zoonoses to know about
Help clients learn about the basics of zoonotic diseases and parasites with these five handouts on toxoplasmosis, hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and Lyme disease.
Chart: 6 zoonoses you should know
An in-depth chart of common zoonoses just in time for the spring parasite explosion.
Photo gallery: How to make a cat-restraining bag (step 1)
Chart: 6 zoonoses you should know—Hookworm infection
This in-depth chart of six common zoonoses is just in time for the spring parasite explosion.
Making the most of a practice manager
The issue of maximizing managers' contributions is the second in a dvm360 series on critical changes facing practices. What does a great manager do? What should the practice provide to get those results? This package gives the answers.
5 ways to get lucky
Don't wait for luck to happen. Go make it with this sage advice.
Video blog: Avoid certain phrases when talking to clients
Saying the wrong thing to clients could result in misunderstandings about the care their pets need.
Women small business owners to create more jobs than men by 2018
Why? Their growing numbers and their emphasis on community and collaboration, researchers say.
What the PetsMD iPhone app means for your veterinary practice
The tool is designed to educate pet owners, but could it prevent them from visiting a veterinarian?
Children's computer program might help prevent dog bites
Kids may see it as a fun game, but the Blue Dog software program could help them avoid being bitten
Time off doesn't make you happier
If you think a few days off will sweep away your woes, think again.
Photo gallery: How to make a cat-restraining bag (step 8)
Q&A: How to adjust to a managerial role
I've been promoted to manager and am having trouble transitioning into the role of disciplinarian rather than friend. How can I get along with my co-workers and be their boss?
How to say what you mean
You don't have to zip your lip. Just tune in to body language, tone level, and these other tips.
Technician appointments: Do your part, and reap the rewards
Every team member has a part to play in starting technician appointments at your practice.
4 reasons patients should see techs instead of vets
When clients schedule appointments with technicians instead of veterinarians, everyone wins. Find out if your practice could benefit from starting technician appointments.
Sample script: Handling Internet misinformation
Veterinary technician appointment guidelines
Practice manager Kyle Palmer, CVT, offers guidelines for technician appointments, transitioning from technician to doctor appointments, and more.
A quick and easy way to de-stick medical tape
A prescription for labeling test samples
What is a technician appointment?
Examples of services that technicians can provide by themselves or with little supervision.
Photo gallery: How to make a cat-restraining bag (step 3)
