Technicians

Handle euthanasia appointments with extra tender, loving care.

A positive practice environment makes you-and patients and clients-feel happy, cozy, and right at home. Here's how to ramp up the good vibes.

Clients aren't the only ones hurting when their pets are euthanized.

A look at the effects of CKD and how proper nutrition can help.

Give your clients an adoption kit to help them train their brand new pet.

How Velcro fits into urine collection.

A treacherous journey reveals my not-so-pretty side.

Having trouble getting through to your clients about parasite protection? Give them an up-close look at fleas in the exam room.

The technician specialty in behavior is a strong educational opportunity, and even technicians without a VTS can take a leading role in behavior.

Holly Morss, CVT, answered these attendee questions during her Western Veterinary Conference presentation about ova identification.

Don't make this student's online mistake-it could cost you your career.

When you're facing an angry client in your veterinary practice, do this first.

To calm heated client situations, follow these steps from Paul Camilo, CVPM, practice manager at All Pets Dental in Weston, Fla.

February is National Heart Month and a good time to save cats from cardiac disease.

You may already know the top dog breeds in the nation, but are you aware of the most common diseases associated with them?

Travel sheets improve communication and minimize missed charges during veterinary appointments.

Help increase the number of spayed cats and dogs in your city this year.

Related readings on dental disease and systemic health

Knowing the science behind the link between oral disease and systemic health will help you get clients on board with veterinary dental care.

Pavlov's dogs hold a lesson for us all.

Save time searching for the best veterinary blogs with this Firstline-approved collection.

A new Associated Press survey finds almost three-quarters of Americans blame training for dog-bite culprits, not the dog breed.

Polls shed light on which one people chose and the results may surprise you.

Perhaps you're one of those individuals who suffer from the delusion that there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Low-cost spays and neuters fill a crucial need. Veterinarians: Don't begrudge your colleagues who help.

Don't be blinded by the light.

Spray pets down to spiff them up.