Expert Interviews
Goodness gracious, it's pemphigus foliaceus
Five pointers on managing this common autoimmune dermatologic disease from veterinary dermatologist Dr. Paul Bloom.
Who needs an ultrasound machine?
Two practice management gurus think the answer might be you.
The biggest mistake veterinary receptionists make
Receptionists and managers: You'll be amazed how easy it is to spiff up your veterinary hospital communication.
Design trend: Getting more bang for your buck
Building and running a practice is all about efficiency these days, veterinary architect Dan Chapel explains.
Ack! How do you spell that again?
All of that clinical terminology-no one gets it right all the time.
How Patches got her pizzazz back
Take a multimodal approach to arthritis and get cats back to their fine feline ways.
Learn to lead in 4 minutes or less
Be your "authentic self" and watch what happens
Three words: Call. Your. Vet.
Tired of being accosted in the grocery store? Oblivious pet owners interrupting your nice, calm yoga class? Here's how to deal.
2 skills veterinary associates need
Clinical skill and medical knowledge are givens. But you need to show pet owners you're human. To build trust and relationships, they need to know.
That'll be how much?!!! Pro tips to present a veterinary dental treatment plan
"Blah, blah, blah $$$$$$$$$." Is this what clients hear when you present your treatment plan? Use these pro tips to cut through the sticker shock and focus on the high-quality care you offer.
Identifying pain: Hints from the obscure (cats) to the sad (dogs)
An attempt to decipher the enigma that is pain in pets.
The No. 1 thing veterinary team members can do to reduce pet fear
Adopt a Fear Free mindset and make a change today.
No meat? All meat? (Neither, please)
Veterinary clients can go to opposite sides of a spectrum in diet preferences for their pets. But who's really in control?
You're not "selling"you're educating
Selling doesn't have to be feel bad
Do I need a therapy laser?
High dollar doorstop or crucial tool?
7 things you don't want to hear in surgery
Veterinary surgeon Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw reveals her top nightmare scenarios in the surgical suite.
Do derm right: Look at the long term and stick with a plan
Top mistakes veterinarians make in dermatology work ups.
Teach pet owners to build doggy diaper bags
When new pet owners are on-the-go with their precious pup, a doggy diaper bag can offer the securities of home during critical socialization activities and during travel times.
Is small the new big in veterinary hospital design?
Veterinary architects Wayne Usiak and Heather Lewis discuss the appeal of smaller practices in today's market.
"I need steroids, STAT!" But do you? Do you?!
Are steroids always life-savers? A veterinary criticalist weighs in.
3 ways to get your clients to say yes to dental procedures
Take a proactive position for the benefit of pets and practice
Heartworm update: Antigen tests may return false negatives
Make sure infections aren't getting past your veterinary team
Feed fast and chill: How to lessen pet fear
Two tactics that veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta wishes you would use to calm and redirect patients.
Vetcetera: Embrace Dr. Google?
You know your clients are going to the web for information on their pets. So help them by providing guidance and useful accompanying tools.
5 real world dental radiograph hacks
What can spiral perm rollers, a tree at noon and your own opposable thumbs teach you about taking dental radiographs? Heidi Lobprise, DVM, DAVDC, explains.
Make no mistake, associates: Fear-Free is for you
Can Dr. Marty Becker sell you on Fear-Free? He's gonna try.
Reducing the risk of gastric-dilatation volvulus
Which dogs are most at-risk and preventive measures you and your veterinary clients can be taking.
Separation anxiety: Cant even go to the bathroom?
An exercise for veterinary clients dealing with their pet's separation anxiety that wont let them leave the room, let alone the house.
Client videos: Defusing the tummy-twisting worry of GDV
Save a life! Share these videos with your clients with dogs at-risk for GDV.
Who should discuss costs with pet owners?
Clients' money is serious business, but does the vet need to have this conversation?