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Protect your practice inside and out with these steps.

Burnout and compassion fatigue are nothing new and it can be hard to keep going. Here are some other veterinary professionals struggling to find their spark and some words of encouragement.

This just in, pet lovers. Americans are set to spend a record amount of money this Valentine's Dayand gifts for our furry friends will be plentiful.

The WVLDI crew demonstrates the game.

At this innovative veterinary hospital, pet owners see into treatment from reception, exam roomswell, everywhere. The PARC has taken transparency to the next level.

Consider this your reminder postcard, folks. With new canine treatment guidelines out now, its a perfect time to revisit your protocols to make sure your veterinary practice is current on heartworm prevention and treatment for cats and dogs.

The clinical team in the exam room tells a veterinary client all about parasite preventives. But the client may ask anybody in the hospital, including receptionists, Do I really need to shell out money for this? Is everyone armed for the conversation?

If your veterinary clients have the questions about whether they really need to buy and administer heartworm preventives, this client handout can kick off a conversation.

Discover digital tools that allow you to communicate and collaborate with your veterinary team, when a meeting really isnt necessary.

These jobs provide a similar pay rate to those in the veterinary industrythey also require little to no formal education.

When the question goes beyond "What's in your wallet?" with pet owners, the answer is the companies providing third-party loans and credit card options to veterinary clients.

Taking away the veterinarians anxiety over behavior cases Or, how my staff keeps me cool when Boris is on the books.

Need a shot in the arm when it comes to talking to clients about fleas and ticksor some new ideas for boosting these products business value to your veterinary practice? Start here.

The creator of this salary-plus-production doctor compensation system answers a readers detailed question about a particular patient involving client education, blood work, medications, technician-only visits and more.

A vaguely worded handbook may result in a tangle of litigation. Heres what you need to know before presenting one to your team members.

What looks good in planning doesn't always work out in practice.

Forget fees. If you want to make the most of a new equipment purchase, like new digital radiography, you want your veterinary practices team on board and using it to its full potential. Here are my three steps to think about to get there.

After taking in these pointers, run through a sample script to see them all in action.

This prescription may enhance patient care and your production and hospital profitability.

Featured speaker for upcoming Fetch dvm360 Baltimore, Alane Cahalane, shares advice on taking chances, chasing joy and learning from others.

Ever noticed that people tend to be a lot more honest about their life choices when asked to tell the truth in a game? This phenomenon is exactly what Drs. Caitlin DeWilde and Kimberly-Ann Therrien and I experienced when we used a popular party game to teach life lessons in Women's Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative sessions at Fetch dvm360.

If you like telling friends, family and colleagues what to do—and as a smart, solution-driven veterinary professional, you just might—it’s time to ask whether it’s what people you care about actually want or need in conversations with you.

This easy-to-assemble food puzzle comes to you courtesy of a Firstline reader.

A dvm360 reader wonders if there are experts who understand the plight of veterinarians with student loans.

Make sure everyone has a good time and stays happy and healthy on your next visit.

You have problems. And veterinary conference exhibit halls are full of people who want to solve them for you. Have you seen these ones yet, tackling dirty towels, jaded clients and the future of veterinary imaging?

What do you do when you love your job, but it doesnt pay enough to repay the debt you accrued in veterinary school?

If your message says 'Happy New Year 2013' it's time get up to speed.

Discussing all natural, organic parasite preventives with clients and general practitioners.

With the right training and guidance-and just a little bit of encouragement-you can help clients understand that this common disease is actually quite manageable.