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Should I remodel instead of building a new facility?
Building a new facility may seem daunting; remodeling may seem messy. Dan Chapel, AIA, weighs in on both sides.
Video: Does allowing cats outdoors help treat inappropriate elimination?
Drs. Susan Little and Pete Van Vranken discuss options for managing cats with this inconvenient disorder.
Go with the flow when working with cats
As with riding a wave or a bucking bronco, sometimes it's just best to move in conjunction with a cat rather than work against it.
Video: The worst ethical breach in the veterinary profession
Though you may feel it in their best interest, not being completely forthcoming with information about a client's pet may lead to trouble.
Managers: Be a mentor, not a friend
A professional environment is not the place to allow friendships to sway opinion.
Opperman video: Managing employee conflict
Adhere to policies and keep lines of communication open.
Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice
Trend #1: The Recession, chapter 1 of a four-part web presentation by Dr. Karen Felsted, CEO of the National Commission on Veterinary Economic issues.
Top scheduling and staffing tip
Teams can stay ahead by taking charge of appointments.
Trend #4: Management of veterinary practices
Chapter 4 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".
Trend #3: Student debt
Chapter 3 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".
Trend #2: Fees, transactions, and use of veterinary services
Chapter 2 of the four-part web presentation "Trends in veterinary medicine and how this impacts your practice".
Video: An alternative ownership option
Nonveterinarian ownership is a mutually beneficial option.
Team members: Know your worth
Team members need to realize that they are an integral part of any veterinary practice.
Easy team communication: Take a cue from this zoo tech
Team communication doesn't have to be stuffy and formal to be useful.
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The dvm350 Five - Episode 25
In this episode of the Five, Senior Editor Liz Marsh tells us about a new addition to the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Oath, we go behind the scenes at the Kansas City Zoo and hear from a feline practitioner about cats exhibiting inappropriate elimination
Video: Make social media work for your veterinary clinic
Social media website may have the reputation as places to goof off, but they are proving more and more valuable in terms of business.
Why low noise means low anxiety for you and patients
The less racket in the clinic, the more at ease animals will be.
Video: How to manage feline pancreatitis
Drs. Susan Little and Pete Van Vranken discuss pancreatitis and triad disease in cats.
Video: Big city cats, universal veterinary care
For all the differences a city clinic presents, the care of pets remains constant.
Keep kitties calm, keep compliance strong
Who really likes to go to the doctor? Cats certainly don't. But helping keep them calm is worth the effort.
Video: Nonveterinarians as practice owners--concerns and rewards
The scenario of nonveterinarians becoming practice owners is a hot topic. Here Charlotte Lacroix, DVM, JD, outlines some important issues to address when entering into such an arrangment, as well as the payoffs.
Team members: Become leaders
If you aspire to greater heights in the clinic, take some steps to get there.
Video: Key considerations when anesthetizing for cesarean section
Dr. John Dodam outlines necessary considerations when dealing with the anesthetization of pregnant animals.
Top 10 reasons veterinary team members love their jobs
Veterinary team members attending CVC San Diego shared the main reason they love going to work every day.
The dvm360 Five - Episode 24
DVM Newsmagazine editor Dan Verdon skippers the Five from CVC in San Diego. This edition features news on the California Veterinary Medical Board, opinions on the prospect of decreasing clinic visits, dermatologic advice and special guest Marty Becker.
Team building through balloon animals: A report from the Managers' Retreat
You can see Brian Conrad's Managers' Retreat program for yourself at CVC in Washington D.C.
5 behind-the-scenes facts about the CVC San Diego exhibit hall
If you think your clinic has a bunch of gear, consider how much stuff it takes to operate an exhibit hall. Firstline editor Kerry Hillard Johnson checks in from CVC San Diego with some fun facts and figures.
Top 10 ways to have a lousy day
From sunup to sundown, here's your fool-proof way to have a terrible day.
Video Pearl: Clean towels keep cats happy
A simple handling method can keep fractious cats calm in the exam room.