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California state board considering fee increases
Sacramento, Calif. -- Fees imposed by the California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) could go up in almost every area if the board enacts a forthcoming proposal.
Service dogs for service members
The beneficial effects of pets on people has been examined a lot of late, but never quite like this.
Fecals aren't the only use for all that dog poop
A dog park in Ithaca, N.Y., is trying to turn collected dog waste into usable compost.
Technicians: Host a fundraiser to support your craft
National Veterinary Technician Week is coming up. Celebrate by raising funds for needy pets.
Medical waste chart: Take the danger out of dumping
Remind your team what goes in medical waste and what goes in the dumpster.
Bulletin board: Sample technician profile
Use these forms to teach clients about technicians' skills and your own team members.
Technicians, unite!
Running lab tests, educating clients, assisting with surgery-it's all in a day's work for veterinary technicians. But do pet owners know this?
Rewards foster learning
People rewarded for correct choices learn rapidly.
Why your doctor wants you to go to San Diego
Firstline Live with Dr. Ernie Ward in San Diego is your solution for boosting productivity and profitability.
Does your practice have a zit of a problem? Pop it at the Managers' Retreat
Dynamic duo Opperman and Grosdidier make finding flaws in your practice fun. How? By giving you the tools to buff out the blemishes.
How to market your emergency services
Relationships with other practices make or break your referrals.
New Oklahoma DVMs to get lower interest rates, if they treat at least 30 percent large animals
Oklahoma City, Okla. -- New veterinarians who devote 30 percent of their practice to large animals now will be eligible for the Oklahoma Agricultural Linked Deposit Program.
8 keys to having it all: a practice, a family-and your sanity
Practice-owning moms share lessons and laughs during CVC panel discussion.
Movies misuse "No Animals Were Harmed" disclaimer
Five recent films caught using unauthorized and deceptive end credits.
World Rabies Day is Sept. 28
Study shows that pet owners need more information about this fatal disease.
Female bosses are 137 percent more likely to be sexually harassed at work
Study shows harassment is less about sex and more about domination.
How do I assess my practice's profitability? (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Use an online worksheet, evaluate accounts receivable, and more.
Maintain your stride during the recession (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Consultant, practitioners offer their top economic strategies.
Form a deworming team with clients (sponsored by Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health)
Your clients understand that parasite control is important. But do they know that you need to be involved too?
Shower pets with security
Use shower curtains to keep caged animals anxiety levels low.
Real clients reveal why they love their veterinary practices
Real clients share what keeps them going back to their practices.
Why your food trumps pet stores'
Here's your script for talking to clients about the importance of buying therapeutic pet food at your clinic-not a pet store.
Your role with referrals
What can team members do to help veterinarians as they refer more cases?
Firstline Live 2009: Editor's favorite tip
Here's how to deal with perpetually late employees.
Use equipment, testing to improve cardiology diagnostics at your practice
Tips for improving cardiology diagnostics at your veterinary practice.
Rehabilitation defined
This glossary provides the definitions of terms used in the article Creature Comfort.
Free dental exams increase client awareness
Complimentary tooth checks increase the number of dental cleanings-and thus healthy pets.
The changing role of technicians
As legislators grapple with complaints of veterinarian shortages, they are looking to technicians to help fill the gap. But what does this mean for the role of technicians in the veterinary profession?
Clients' No. 1 complaint
What's the best way to minimize the cash clash?
America's 5 most wanted dogs
The most popular dogs in America can teach you a thing or two about how to become the pick of your practice.