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Younger workers have a different set of workplace wants and needs than their elders. How is your veterinary practice responding to the challenge?

Q: I ordered sympathy cards for clients who recently euthanized pets, and I'm not sure what to write. Any suggestions on what I should say to ease their pain? -Tongue Tied

Here's a shorter version of an employee survey designed to explore employee morale and job satisfaction.

Check out this list of tools and apps that can help you become more productive-and might even make you a better veterinarian.

Oct. 9-15 is National Veterinary Technician Week. How will you celebrate?

Just because you've never heard complaints doesn't mean everyone is happy. Find your fakes and listen to what your team has to say.

When it comes to medical errors, talk to your lawyer first before you apologize

You work in a stressful profession, so take these steps to maintain your sanity.

Consider opening your practice to externships for foreign students. No only will you make the difference in the life of a young person, but you'll reap the rewards culturally and personally.

Check yourself against this quick crash course in veterinary terminology

It's great for looking at funny cat pictures, sure. But the Internet is also a powerful tool that can help your veterinary practice become more productive and profitable.

Summer vacations at veterinary clinics and everywhere else mean everyone pitches in to get the job done.

Veterinarians: You look forward to that paycheck, but do you look at anything but the amount? It's time to study your salary before you spend it.

You show more compassion on a regular basis than professionals in almost any other industry. Were you prepared adequately to manage end-of-life care? See what your peers had to say.

Lack of respect between generations of doctors, longer hours with no breaks, and not enough time for family and rest could take its toll on equine practitioners.

New mothers are more likely to remain happy at work if you offer them a little flexibility upon their return.

Team members respond better to honey than vinegar.

It's the things you don't say that can hurt your veterinary practice's health the most. Here are four symptoms to look for, along with tips to open up dialogue.

Ask yourself these questions to gain insight into what's causing problems at your veterinary practice.

Rate your veterinary practice to find out whether your team communication is up to snuff.

Des Moines -- A settlement was reached in a high-profile lawsuit over non-compete agreements between Iowa State University (ISU) and several former veterinarian employees.

We all see these articles about what it takes to run a successful practice: slick marketing, conflict management, Web pages, team training, appropriate compensation packages, etc. The list is endless.

Ask yourself these important questions to see if you're ready to take the plunge into ownership.

Your patients need you to be sharp for each appointment, so take these steps to make sure your mind is prepared to meet every challenge.

Do you have what it takes to create your own successful side business?

Banfield: Dental disease, cats

Your financial health is just as important as your veterinary practice's. Use this advice to make sure you're well off now and in the years ahead.