Technicians

There is little evidence based medicine concerning the best dietary or nutritional management of alimentary disease in dogs and cats.

An important time for practices to include a behavioral exam is when a pet becomes a senior.

Do diarrhea calls make you sick? Use this step-by-step guide help you through those stinky calls.

Veterinary technicians: Help your patients see more clearly-learn your role during ophthalmic exams.

Hey veterinary equine technicians, do you know how to properly use a twitch on your patients? Learn from the equine experts.

Compare 2011 and 2012 models and learn whether the extra space for your veterinary drugs and gear in an extended bed means a drop in fuel MPG.

A veterinary employee was recently sentenced 30 days in jail for starving her German shepherd in California.

Expert advice on cytologic examinations.

Regardless of whether you work in the front or the back of the clinic, you can play a vital role in identifying and preventing hemoparasitic infections.

Read on for tips to help you prepare a readable blood smear and identify what you see.

Collar your mess.

Receptionists and other veterinary team members: Brush up on your pet diarrhea facts.

As World Rabies Day approaches on Sept. 28, check out this technician's real-life encounter with a rabid patient-and learn safety tips that will keep your patients and clients safe.

Go green and make these homemade hideaways for cats.

We've been hitting the topic of veterinary team meetings pretty hard lately.

Q: What can I do when a pet's number on the scale just won't budge?

Schaumburg, Ill. - Rapid growth of the veterinary technology field is forcing the American Veterinary Medical Association to make changes to the way it accredits veterinary technology program.

Firstline Live in Kansas City presenter Marianne Mallonee says that, in the interest of saving time, avoiding-or at least delaying-conflict can be a smart idea.

Inventory and product sales can be tough, says Brian Conrad. Here are some tips to help your practice's products shine.

Brian Conrad tells Firstline Live attendees how you can make clients happy-even when they're wrong.

Veterinary equine technicians: Follow these tips to keep yourself-and your team-from getting stepped on, stomped on, or kicked.

California bans the roadside sale of pets to try to reduce the number of mistreated animals.

From soothing music to team training tips, here are four tools that will make your job easier and help you connect with clients.

Answer C

A young, adult basset hound presents to you for evaluation of chronic recurrent ear pruritus and a strong "musty" odor. Which of these diagnostic tests would be most useful initially? This is Answer C from the quiz.

Keep an eye out for inappropriate computer usage by using a few simple tools.