Roles

This photo tour gives you a glimpse at eight different reception desks. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples.

Download and share this PDF handout to help clients remember to administer medications to pets at home.

Download and share this handout as a PDF or customizable Word document to reassure worried clients that feline diabetes is a chronic but treatable condition.

Sacramento, Calif. -- This is the last week veterinarians in California will be able to mail or fax Controlled Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) reports to the state.

Good posture promotes a healthy state of mind, a new study says.

Encourage team members to promote an environment of confidence.

Tips on talking to clients when they ask a tough question before a procedure from Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Jim Kramer, CVPM.

Dr. Nan Boss offers advice for communicating effectively with team members.

You could damage your career by working for a boss who pushes you around.

The veterinary channel connects brands and pet owners.

Take these steps to protect yourself against the flu.

Complete this simple activity to show co-workers you appreciate them.

Arkansas -- Following a request from the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, the state Department of Finance and Administrations has issued written guidelines on sales and other tax regulations for veterinary practices.

A black belt in the veterinary field reveals his tried-and-true tips to running a practice that can?t be beat.

Loyola Center for Fitness provides workaholics with simple, on-the-job exercises.

Follow this simple rule to avoid long client wait times.

Participate in a study to help raise awareness about the dangers of pet obesity-and possibly win $200 for your clinic.

Read these rules to see the requirements for winning an iPod Touch through the Firstline Challenge.

I had to get real with the practice owner to save to save our working relationship-and change the negative atmosphere lingering in the practice.

Hear why TV personality and Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Marty Becker thinks it's only getting better for veterinarians.

Columbia, S.C. -- The South Carolina Association of Veterinarians (SCAV) is pushing state legislators to allow veterinary team members to give rabies vaccines. At present, only veterinarians can administer the vaccination to cats and dogs.

Take heart: One doctor says her team is her best investment

Hear why Veterinary Economics Practice Management editor Dr. Ross Clark says the next few months are the prime time to invest in veterinary medicine.

Don't fall victim to the yes syndrome. Use these techniques to say nay.

Use this form at your next team meeting to help bridge the generation gap.

Emergency medical records are arguably the most important records you'll keep.

Every practice, whatever its size, needs a strong, reliable manager to oversee associates and staff. Once trained, he or she should have a relatively free hand to deal with all management problems as they arise.

Fearful and anxious pets require a gentle approach in the clinic or hospital, to minimize and hopefully reduce the pet's fear and prevent escalation.

Talk to clients about the importance of therapeutic pet food?and how to pay for it.