Career Development

One of the more stressful times in a veterinarian's employment relationship is contract-signing or contract-renewal time.

Tough talk is the basis of my column. And it's especially needed as our struggling economy flops around like a newly caught fish in the bottom of your boat.

Use this guide to protect your clients-and stay in the clear with the FTC after Nov. 1, 2009.

No one becomes a lean, mean, efficiency machine overnight. It takes time. Watch Denise Tumblin's, CPA, video and see how you can become more effective every day.

Avoid this snafu when telling team members about new practice protocols.

Good fortune isn't found. It's made.

An emotional outline of adaptation.

When doctors turn sour, be sweet.

Pasta and olive oil: all you need-a successful veterinary practice relies on a few key ingredients.

How you can help itchy pets.

Is it legal to break up packages?

Help team members adapt.

The dirt on skin diagnostics.

Are you a fence-sitter?

A practice manager charged into a new job with a legal pad and a menu of necessary improvements. After a successful stint, she ended up swallowing a heart helping of humility.

Learn the visual cues.

Your cartoons crack me up.

Fear and dread may be the first reactions when a new way is announced at work. Get the team ready to adapt by following these eight tips.

Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board member Dr. Andrew Rollo talks about a bad with one unexpected silver lining.

Lyme Fighter Game (Sponsored by Intervet)

The busier you are, the healthier your immune system.

Pet hair used to clean up oil spills.

A patient's age and environment and the attitude and compliance of each pet owner affects the care pets need and receive. Are you setting goals that reflect the realities of your patient data?

A new study says outspoken people are judged as more competent-even if they're not.

USDA code violations cause program to re-evaluate its vendors.

Dr. Fitzgerald explains why it sometimes feels like we never left the playground.

How well do you know practice finances?

Dr. Fitzgerald asks whether you recognize the heroic efforts of your team members.