Technicians

Feeling blown away by clients frustrated with the cost of care? Use these tips and scripts to calm the storm.

Veterinarian Bo Brock's doctor-brother gets 'stuck' in an ostrich hunt.

Q: Our veterinarian brings her infant to work every day. Our team lags behind with our work because if the baby starts fussing we have to drop what we're doing and take care of the baby. What can we do?

In part 2 of this series, we equip veterinary teams to assess and alleviate fear during veterinary visits to build a more behavior-centered practice-and stronger pet-owner relationships.

Use these hints to avoid common resume mistakes and learn how to stand out to veterinary employers with an introduction that spells, "Hire me."

Make time to improve your veterinary skills with some continuing education.

Do you know how to talk to your veterinary clients about palliative care? Here's a couple approaches you can try.

Welcome to the amazing world of animals that hop, slither and soar through the doors of the veterinary practice where we work every day.

19-year-old spends 11 hours in ventilation system before employees find him the next morning.

Encourage clients to try behavior modification to deal with a scratching kitten.

This hospital's clever sign has gained Internet fame-and you'll understand why.

With decriminalization on the rise in the U.S., more cases of marijuana poisoning in pets are being reported. Prepare for conversations with veterinary clients with this sample script.

Download an informational client handout to help pet owners identify signs of osteoarthritis in their senior cat.

Protect yourself, coworkers and clients with these simple steps.

Have a demanding veterinary client? Use these tips to get through those appointments and better your client's experience.

Team members tame Teeter's totter issue with a special solution to manage this feline's mischief.

It doesn't take a potion to tame the Jekyll and Hyde behaviors in your veterinary practice. Consider these solutions for a more harmonious veterinary team.

Want more tips from Patricia March, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)? See March speak at CVC San Diego.

Q: Six months ago I lost my beloved pet. Over the past several weeks I've been struggling to deal with the sad parts of my job. I can work a double shift and deal with angry clients, but I still can't room a euthanasia appointment. It seems like I'm always on the verge of tears.

Surveys let veterinary clients rate your performance before they take their frustrations online.

How can you handle smartphones in your veterinary clinic? Plus, a poem to help employees remember to keep their phone away.

When veterinary clients take a bite out of you, use these tips to retrain their most challenging behaviors.

An important trait of coachable players is their willingness to practice to improve their performance. So here are some exercises you can practice to develop yourself as a coachable veterinary team member:

I love my job but our office manager is a big problem. She's very unprofessional and rude. She has given a tongue lashing to many clients and driven them away. I and my other team members suspect that she's stolen money, and we're sick of her attitude, the disrespect to others and her laziness. We confronted the owner about our concerns. He will have brief chats with her, but it only does good for a couple of hours. Help!

Use this script to talk to veterinary clients about the advantages of ditching online pharmacies.

To prepare for a meeting with your veterinary team manager, write down your thoughts. State the problem in one or two sentences. Next, list two or three specific examples with approximate dates and times. Finally, offer a positive solution. "Fire Mary" isn't what most managers want to hear. Bosses want constructive steps that can help heal your team. Start your conversation with a request that respects your manager's time:

Ready to make game-changing plays in pets' health? You must start by opening yourself to messages from your coaches and practice leaders.

Huddle up and go over the day's schedule at your veterinary hospital.