Firstline September/October 2020

During Tech Week and every week, we salute technicians everywhere for the hard work, dedication, and indomitable spirit that makes you an integral part of the veterinary team.

A look at the causes and effects of pain, and how to assess your patients before beginning rehab.

Veterinary teams must be prepared to provide immediate triage and assessment for patients that are having difficulty breathing.

To stand out from the crowd, veterinary practices must take advantage of every online opportunity to showcase their offerings and exceptional service.

New data highlight another way your veterinary practice may be able to increase revenue: Offer additional payment options.

Bad pet training advice abounds, and when you see it being implemented by your clients it can be tricky to know what to do. According to veterinary behaviorist Dr. E’Lise Christensen, the key is to start with a question, not correction.

When you have a forgetful veterinary team member, it can be tempting to nag the living daylights out of them. Practice manager Emily Shiver offers a more productive approach. She says teamwork and encouragement is the way to go.