Expert Interviews

There are some challenges for critical care veterinarians when it comes to measuring blood pressure in animals.

What principles that make our personal relationships work can also be implemented to improve our work relationships?

It is much easier for veterinarians to implement integrative treatments—such as acupuncture and laser therapy—after receiving proper training.

What kind of questions should you ask clients on a survey? Louise S. Dunn, owner of Snowgoose Veterinary Management Consulting, says there are a few things to keep in mind.

Very few people in veterinary medicine are using the DiSC profile assessment or even know about it.

Veterinarians need to be cognizant of the global decline of pollinator species because it's a One Health issue.

Practice owners should provide employees with guidelines on how they should participate and behave on social media with regard to the practice.

Veterinarians were always taught that leptospirosis was prevalent in only the warmer, wetter regions of the United States. But this is no longer the case.

Watch for these signals dogs might be giving in the veterinary clinic.

The educational opportunities at ACVC are like those at no other conference.

John Owens, veterinary attorney at the Law Offices of John Owens, LLC, says most veterinary practices use mediation on a regular basis.

Dawn Burdette, executive director of sales, leadership and development at Henry Schein Animal Health, talks about some of the strategies you can use to measure, retain and increase your veterinary client base.

There are two periods lying in wait to sting your veterinary clinics coffers.

Since MightyVet is run by and comprised of veterinarians, Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, the founder of the organization, says he owes it to the veterinary community to give back and support one other.

Everyone needs feedback, but some people require it more often than others.

Jan Bellows, DVM, DAVDC, ABVP, board-certified dentist at All Pets Dental in Westin, Florida, says the most common sign of periodontal disease is oral malodor.

Use these quick tips to implement Fear Free in your veterinary practice.

Fostering a culture of empowerment at your veterinary practice starts with recruiting the right people.

At Fetch dvm360 conference, Dr. Betsy Charles uses radiology to help veterinarians reflect on their feelings and experience in veterinary practice.

These cases can become critical quickly.

How do you, as a veterinarian, know if you're providing a good service?

Dogs exposed to ticks infected with Borrelia burgdorferi or exposed to ehrlichiosis have an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease.

Wendy Hauser, DVM, assistant vice president of veterinary relations for Crum + Forster Pet Insurance Group, says more veterinary practice owners should be offering pet health insurance to their employees.

Generally speaking, Vickie Byard, CVT, VTS (Dentistry), veterinary technician dentistry specialist at PetED Veterinary Education and Training Resources, says most pets should receive dental examinations annually.

Research has shown that when new veterinary graduates enter their first practice, they experience high levels of stress and mental distress.

Stop the self-sabotage and guide the veterinary clinic from a position of self-awareness.

Matthew Krecic, DVM, MS, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), senior technical services manager for Zoetis, says we're starting to see molecular diagnostics being used more in the veterinary practice.

Veterinary professionals are very empathetic, but they’ve been told not to project that empathy to clients.

Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB, chief of the Behavior Medicine Division at the Veterinary Referral Center of Northern Virginia, explains some of the most common compulsive disorders in dogs and cats.

Jeremy Gransky, DVM, veterinary officer for MVS Pet Care, says mobile practices can provide great comprehensive care in a house-call setting.