Technicians

Put parasites in their place with a symphony of tools that work together to create harmony for pets.

Common commercial rodenticide thought to be cause of poisoning.

Learn more about programs for technicians.

Help veterinary clients convert chunky cats into smart, stimulated felines.

This tip will help keep the environment quiet for clients during a euthanasia.

Tip the scales in pets' favor with these tips to create a weight-loss program that connects pet owners to your practice and helps pets reach their ideal weight.

From the highs of newborn puppies to the lows of euthanasia, establishing a career in veterinary medicine takes stamina and determination through all of the ups and downs.

A successful career is about more than perfect catheter placement. Discover what veterinarians want most from their technicians-then use this list of seven habits to put your career on the fast track.

Use this advice to learn the best strategies to talk to pet owners about how to pay for the care their pets need. Then take your floundering pet insurance program and boost it to a new level of service to protect the pets you serve.

Protect your portable Doppler with this easy trick.

Some of my co-workers have decided they don't like me, and they criticize my work constantly. What should I do?

Give small patients a comfortable, stress-free place to rest.

Use this advice to communicate with pet owners more effectively and offer appropriate follow-up care when pets have wounds that won't heal.

Consider this list of ways to spice up your career as a credentialed veterinary technician.

I'm going through an ?unexpected romantic breakup, and it's affecting my veterinary work. Several of my co-workers have noticed my distraction and made comments. I'm trying to stay more focused, but I don't want to talk about my personal life-our practice manager tends to gossip. I don't want to lose my job over this. What should I do? -Broken Heart

Consider these lessons from team members who've been there-and done that-and build the ?foundation for a lasting career that offers opportunities to grow and celebrates your passion for practice.

ClinQuiz: Implementing the American Animal Hospital Association's Anesthesia Guidelines (Sponsored by Abbott Animal Health) Answer 4A

Make sure your veterinary clients offer the nutritional support their diabetic pets need-and lock in compliance with the veterinarian's recommendations.

A new use for old IV bags in the veterinary clinic

Sandra Grable, CVT, a dermatology technician at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital, offers this advice to avoid common ear infection mistakes

Veterinary team members play a critical role in helping pet owners manage dermatologic conditions. Use this team training advice to guide you and your peers on the road to effective client education and follow-up care.

Custom create calendars for your veterinary clients

How do we change the conversation with veterinary clients from the cost of parasite prevention to the value of protection?

Consider using this script when you talk with your veterinary clients about pet insurance

Help pet owners kick pet stains-before they boot their kitties and puppies to the curb. Offer effective solutions to keep pet owners' homes looking-and smelling-clean to preserve their relationships with their furry friends.

Give veterinary clients the tools to improve their arthritic pets' quality of life.

Use these tips one team came up with to to wow clients

Veterinary clients need to know what the process entails, so be sensitive, but don't massage the truth.