Career Development
Is team CE worth the money?
Always. Here's why the practice should invest in team member CE-with a script for approaching the boss about it.
What does CE mean for me?
Redefine what CE means to you and your practice.
Who goes to CE?
Team members to attend CE in 2009.
7 silver linings to the gray economy
Check out these bright sides to the recession.
How I wow clients at every visit
Take extra steps to leave clients saying, "Wow!"
DVMs, veterinary student converge at NAVC to examine ways to ease debt
Orlando - Veterinarians and students came together to consider ways to ease staggering veterinary student indebtedness.
Praise for pit bulls
Ban bad owners, not breeds.
The golden rules of referrals
Follow these guidelines to maintain professional relationships with fellow equine practitioners.
How to deal with rotten team members
Here are 5 unsavory types, and how to keep these bad apples from spoiling your team.
Owners: meet associates in the middle
Times are changing, and associates want to find a work-life balance. Maybe we should look to our dental counterparts for inspiration.
Technicians will weather the economic storm, report says
Technician ranks No. 2 in recession-proof jobs.
AAHA releases new behavior guide
Lakewood, Colo. -- A new guide to help veterinarians counsel pet owners about behavior problems has been developed by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Veterinarians kept a close watch on animals and food at Obama's inauguration
U.S. Army veterinarians saved a horse, monitored dogs, and inspected the food supply.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Be a real mentor
Dr. Fitzgerald explains why we should all be real mentors.
Thinking of converting a building into a clinic?
The prospect of building an all-new practice facility is a daunting one, especially for veterinarians who have not owned a practice before.
Keeping employee records safe
Organize and file employees' sensitive personnel documents with these tips.
Lizards flex their muscles to communicate
Some lizards will do push-ups to communicate with other lizards, according to a study by researchers who visited a rain forest in Puerto Rico.
Make your practice run like clockwork
Does the daily grind cause tasks to fall by the wayside? Follow these tips to put the gears back in motion.
Living with the alien associates
This next generation of doctors isn't like us. And that's a good thing.
Associate life: Welcome to the circus
See how these four associates walk the work tightrope while juggling personal lives and kids.
All hands, eyes, and ears on deck
Here's how to make your CE sessions effective for different learning styles.
The last act
I rescued my dachshund Toby 15 years ago. Would I have the strength to say goodbye today?
Facing the sweetness and sorrow of the bond
Saying goodbye reminds us of our love for the creatures that share our lives.
Litter Box 101: Classes for kittens
There's more to cat school than just sleeping, stretching, and snacking.
Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald: Finding a niche
From what I've seen, there is a piece of the pie for everyone.
Boosting your powers as a superboss
Even the best employers are always growing. Here are a few more lessons to learn.
Resolved: to educate clients about diet
This might be an ideal time of year to talk to pet owners about pursuing a healthier lifestyle for their companions.
Protecting yourself from 'pet battery' lawsuits
One of the most surprising things I learned in law school was the legal definition of "battery." A similar principle applies to the veterinarian who performs an act on an animal without the permission of its owner.
Kick-start your heart
Create a new management mantra using the four R's: refresh, renew, reawaken, and remodel.
Are you practicing veterinary medicine conscientiously?
The veterinarian's oath states in part: "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine... I will practice my profession conscientiously..."