Expert Interviews

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.

This veterinarian gives some practical tips for maximizing upper GI endoscopic examinations and biopsy of the esophagus and stomach in dogs and cats.

When it comes to marketing dental care, there's a lot of room for improvement among veterinary practices.

It's gotta be a serious violation, says Dr. Karen Bradley. Where does the fault lie with most of these problems? Poor training and coaching. Fix that first!

There are a number of herbal courses available to veterinarians at a continuing education level, says Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, president and CEO of CuraCore Integrative Medicine and Education Centers.

Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, founder of MightyVet, explains how MightyVet is more than just a support group for veterinarians — it's also a support group for veterinary schools.

Bill Schroeder, senior vice president of InTouch Practice Communications, says veterinary practices always ask him the same question: "How can I get my videos in front of more eyes and commented on?"