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Pets need a little extra TLC in the cold winter months.

Turnover is a perennial problem. Learn what you'll face in the new year-and how to ease the strain.

Download this sample job description for the team member who keeps your shelves stocked.

Provide clients with payment options.

Berlin feeds those down on their luck, whether on two legs or four.

Banfield and Meals on Wheels join again for a holiday charity to feed the pets of homebound seniors.

Stress in the workplace might sometimes overwhelm your employees. Here's how to comfort them when the tears start flowing.

Use this timesaving e-mail template to better communicate.

Stop calling clients and e-mail them instead using this timesaving template.

Converting hands-on projects to a computerized system helps cut down on overtime and expenses.

Here are three behaviors to look out for.

California is looking for ways to make ends meet, including a proposed new veterinary service tax.

Novartis Animal Health US, Inc. sponsored an interactive quiz at the recent 2008 American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) Annual Convention, resulting in nearly $3,000 in donations.

Follow these tips to improve your time management skills.

Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us that lifelong learning is important for everyone in veterinary medicine.

The Ultimate Dog Lover includes true dog stories, photos, and advice for dog owners.

Learn to help pets fight the high numbers on the scale with this 6-part interactive training module.

Your clients' wallets may be stretched, but their pets' health should still be a priority. Dr. Jim Kramer gives tips on recommending pricey treatments.

CATalyst's Dr. Jane Brunt offers tips on how to treat cats well-and draw more of their owners in the door.

Equine inventory form

Download this Excel worksheet to figure your equine practice's inventory turns per year.

More than half emphasize their company's mission more than ever; 49 percent use mission statements to judge employees during layoffs.

How to make strong recommendations for pet weight loss

Use this worksheet to plan your practice's revenue and expenses for the next year.

Be sure to fully cook your food before eating that frozen meal.

In his blog, Dr. Fitzgerald reminds us to live our lives -- the dash -- with unbridled joy.

In this session from CVC West, consultant Tom McFerson, CPA, discusses the ramifications of the candidates' tax plans for veterinarians.

Practical advice on keeping a hospital growing during a recession from Dr. Jeff Rothstein, a Detroit, Mich., practice owner.

The first things clients see when they approach your practice is the sign. In this audio clip from CVC West, architect Dan Chapel gives tips for making your sign work for you.

In this audio clip from CVC West, speaker and veterinary architect Dan Chapel, AIA, gives quick tips about developing workable floor plans.