Career Development

We know, the answer is ... complicated. But this checklist can help!

More than half of surveyed practice managers say clients use the Internet to self-diagnose and treat their pets.

Inventory at your veterinary practice making you angry? Mark Opperman's "red dot and flag" system could make it less of a chore (and more fun for you organization wonks).

Save time and don't miss a spot with my process.

These are the ways we stumble into traps in the exam room and undercut out medicine, our patients and ourselves.

Learn how to harness Facebook's strengths and limit your vulnerabilities.

A recently publicized client horror story keeps care, revenue and oversight regarding the procedure in the spotlight.

DO NOT LINK. FORM ONLY.

When pet owners fail to exercise personal responsibility, they bear the resulting ethical burdennot the doctors who advise them.

Consider these five steps to launch the veterinary charity of your dreamsand tips to hurtle over the pitfallsfrom someone whos done it.

North Carolina clinic serves cases that cant wait but dont need emergency hospitalization.

These younger veterinarians are tired of the low pay, lack of balance andlast but certainly not leastdemands to compromise their ethics.

Associates and practices owners, put these retail therapy and relaxation tools on your holiday wish list or, better yet, buy them for yourself (you deserve it).

Turn down the bad vibes and get on with your life.

First step? Dont panic. When a veterinary investigator comes calling, keep your emotions in check and lawyer up.

A rabid skunk scare in my own backyard tests my veterinary judgment.

We've collected 9 of our favorite tips compiled from the pages of Veterinary Medicine to help you collect that free-catch urine sample from your veterinary patients.

We know: Parasite control talks can be boring. But this veterinary parasite expert resolved a familys flea nightmare by not ducking the issue.

... giving you veterinary business and lifestyle advice the same ol' way.

So says (almost) every veterinarian in the world. But, really, you are, if you want clients to agree to buy the products and services their pets so desperately need.The most egregious, tacky example of selling in the veterinary practice that many doctors shy away from is selling products. Your practice is not a pet store! That's true. But having items on hand-especially to fix tricky behavior issues, manage daily pet diets or enrich pets' entertainment at home-is a good idea, says Dr. John Talmadge. See why he does it.

… at one thing: Getting customers what they want RIGHT NOW

As these business gurus follow us to dvm360.com, a few of them offer a parting piece of advice in the magazine for you.

Managers, I went from nearly 100 percent turnover to 0 percent. What changed? Meand how I trained new team members.

Prioritizing standard of care doesnt mean a practitioner can never compromise.

The veterinary professional in me was determined to continue going to work. But personally, I was a mess. One day, while I was lost in a cloud of grief, my boyfriend asked, "Are you ever going to feel better?" I wasnt really sure.

Ready to rule the world (or at least your practice)? Before you race for that promotion, you need to learn to manage your manager. Consider these three examples to untether your career and get ready for greatness.

Are your cat-friendly ideas facing resistance from the dog lovers at your veterinary hospital? Dr. Michelle Lawson overcame doubters with some discussion and contagiously fun tips.

Whole Pet with Wellness plan expands coverage, reimburses 90 percent of eligible costs.