Technicians

In an animal-loving culture, it can be difficult to know when to say when. While the right number of pets varies from person to person in veterinary practice, how do you know when you've had enough?

Sometimes life happens, and other times you can take charge-if you know what to do. Consider these tips to help make your life and your work in veterinary practice work together.

Whether you're dodging their bark or their bite, there are many ways to beat a bully in veterinary practice. Consider these facts and advice from experts to handle conflicts with bosses and co-workers.

Evidence suggests pet owners don't always recognize when their pets reach their senior years. Here's how veterinary professionals can help.

While you're not what you wear, wearing the right clothes may make the difference in achieving career success and veterinary client compliance. Use your appearance to demonstrate you're a trustworthy source to help educate pet owners.

Don't let the demands of life in veterinary practice stand in the way of your fitness and health goals. Learn how to carve out more quality time for you and reap the benefits both in and outside of practice.

Don't ignore your emotions, but don't fight them.

A staff member becomes a client and learns a lesson in empathy.

Your ideas count—make them known.

Physical rehabilitation is the best way to help patients heal quicker, safer, and improve their overall quality of life.

Use red and green vet wrap to indicate if a patient's ready to go home.

Cranial cruciate ligament tears and ruptures are common conditions that can lead to debilitating osteoarthritis. Consider a veterinary team approach to canine rehabilitation to improve every patient's quality of life.

Doggie dental floss solutions.

Veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows answers common questions about dental care in pets.

I was recently approached by a client who's launching a new animal-related business. I know he's also going to approach other team members with job offers. Should I tell the practice owner?

Strategies for addressing the large population of pets with dental disease that go unnoticed by their owners.

Otitis externa is a tricky condition that takes commitment to resolve. Help clients help their pets with this advice.

Use an empty liter bag for disinfecting solution.

I'm launching a doggie day care program at my practice. What safety issues should I be aware of to protect pets and people?

Think Small and Dominate the Competition

When you multitask, you're often running in so many different directions, it's hard to do one thing well. Here's how to multitask with a clear mind.

I'm a male technician in a mostly female practice. I've been here just as long as another female technician who's less experienced than me. She was promoted-I wasn't. How do I get my fair shake?

Keep patients toasty post-surgery with a rice buddy in their kennel.

Use plastic vaccine trays to collect urine by free catch.

When veterinary clients don't follow your instructions, their pets suffer. Use these steps to lock in the care pets need.

Sunny days and a milder winter bring more than an early spring-they may also mean more ticks all over the country. As the threat increases, your role in safeguarding health in your community is more important than ever before.

Use IV lines to tie endotracheal tubes during dental procedures.