Technicians

No matter the shape or size of your practice, odds are you share boss-related annoyances with other team members.

When you've landed on the right ideas, it's time to suggest the potential perks to your boss. To be sure your manager listens to your proposal-and more importantly, accepts it-try following this seven-step plan

How do you deal with difficult co-workers?

Motivate team members to keep your practice clean with creative competitions.

Stop clients from walking out your practice's door today.

To cultivate your skills and take firm root in your career, consider these ideas.

Group meetings make new member training easier.

Spanish handouts increase the number of clients and client compliance for one hospital.

It's better to be down a doctor than to hire a sub par associate.

Take a tip from the hotel industry and provide exceptional hospitality.

PORTLAND, ORE. - As many areas face shortages of veterinary assistants and technicians, more state boards are debating how far they can go to extend care.

Follow-through after meetings is a frustrating issue in many practices.

Hiding behind your boss's lion's roar might be a timid kitten. Coax out your boss's softer side.

Little gestures go a long way-especially when the client doesn't have to pay for them.

Cut down on unnecessary sick days by offering team members monthly rewards.

A new study finds that effectiveness rather than frequency might be more important.

Teaching pet owners about payment options helps ensure they will comply with your recommendations.

If your practice doesn't offer financial options, you could make championing them your pet project. Here's how.

Your heart will thank you for avoiding elevators and escalators.

A reader and a consultant disagree on when to wear scrubs.

Here's a tasty solution for X-ray tag organization.

Whether you're a receptionist, technician, assistant, or manager, learn to outfit yourself for professional practice life in your hometown. Just click on the link below then roll over the flags to get sure-fire wardrobe tips.

It's pop quiz time. Test yourself and your team with these essential questions.

Use these tips to make the best impression during your job hunt.

Practice is essential to getting it right with clients.

Women spend too much on cosmetics, study says.

Are you saving enough for retirement? Figure out how much you need to be putting away.