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Are you an "owner type"? Find out right here. Here's what I struggle with and what I truly enjoy about owning a veterinary hospital.

Laugh with Sarah Wooten, DVM, as she shows off the signs that tell her she's an overworked and sleep-deprived mom in veterinary medicine.

Debilitating back pain meant putting her life on pause. Now she's backwith a lot to say about protecting pets in pain.

Marketing you, your veterinary practice and your good deeds should not include candid snaps of your less-than-perfect surgical protocols. (Isn't that what got Dr. Pol in trouble?)

Feeling cynical? Find out why you've got one of the best jobs in the world.

My anxiety and sadness got so bad I passed out in a bathroom at my veterinary clinic and finally faced how bad it had gotten when I wound up in the hospital. I got help. I hope youor your loved onewill too.

Panic attacks in the surgery suite ... life as a high-functioning introvert in a public-facing profession (that's YOUR profession, people) ... and living your life with less worry about others' judgments. Her story is an inspiring one.

Derm doc Darin Dell has some quick tips for this tough-to-manage condition.

National Feral Cat Day is only possible with the help of veterinarians and veterinary technicians helping community cats and trap-neuter-return programs nationwide, according to Alley Cat Allies.

"One does not simply walk" fearlessly through life. Dr. Hilal Dogan knew that FOR SURE in the case of her early fear of surgery.

Canine influenza = scary headlines. We know its contagious, but just how long do affected dogs shed the virus?

In order to find out whether or not there's chemistry between a veterinary practice owner and a newly-hired associate, you need to walk a fine line.

When a fearful patient comes in, these veterinary team members consider whether a Thundershirt fitting is in order.

The conclusion of our tale of a new veterinary associate's startling encounter over an estimate with a long-standing veterinary client.

Is bigger always better? I don't think so. With size come building and maintenance expensesforever. Look at what you need in your new veterinary clinic, plan accordingly and get creative.

Some DVMs are weak on supplements, with pet owners doing their own questionable research and dosing and feeding their pets accordingly for such conditions as cancer, osteoarthritis and kidney disease. It's high time for you to dig into the science, says Dr. Ernie Ward, and see how they can help with pets' chronic conditions.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterestit doesn't matter which social media platforms your veterinary practice has its hooks in. Want succeed? You can't just talk AT people...you gotta talk TO people!

Don't buyor buy intoa veterinary hospital before you work through this checklist.

Whether its suicidal thoughts or drug addiction haunting our colleagues, are we doing enough to protect them from themselves ... and offering them the resources to get the help they need?

With Dr. Codger on vacation, Dr. Greenskin must face a client who belittles her abilities and refuses treatment for a puppy in need.

Dr. Gary Landsberg explains the fear of environmental sounds beyond the booms and bangs.

Every aspect of medicine contributes to the overall patient experience

Learn more about this officially recognized pain syndrome in pets and people.

Critical care calls for constant reassessment of the patient.

A fun metaphor captures a perennial physician, veterinarian problem with sharing medical information with regular folks.

Can Dr. Greenskin convince her scrimping superior that investing in an ultrasound machine is prudent for both their patients and their pocketbooks?

Dr. Marty Becker helped this dvm360 reader get the best of his friendsand brought light to an issue he can relate to all too well.

Euthanasia can be a gift, or euthanasia can be a frustrating choice. Help clients at your veterinary practice do it at the right time for the right reasons.