Technicians

Canine and feline behavior problems can be a real challenge to correct, but with a little forethought and the right information, owners can easily prevent most common problems.

All commercially available sedatives and anesthetics are safe when properly administered to normal animals.

Allen Lakein said "planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now".

This text is not intended to cover each and every aspect relating to wounds presented in veterinary medicine.

There are three common head shapes in the dog and cat.

Understanding the operation and maintenance of the anesthesia deliver system (ADS) is essential for operator and patient safety.

Resorption of the teeth can be either external or internal. Internal resorption occurs when the tooth has been traumatized causing an inflammation of the pulp.

A good anesthetist must have an understanding of normal physiology - as this it is altered by general anesthesia.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common disease in older animals.

Many variables affect anesthesia including the patient, the sedative and anesthetic agents used and the anesthetist.

Q. We have problems keeping accurate records. How can we maintain proper records?

Q. I've just been promoted to practice manager. How can I make sure I'm successful?

Professors at Texas State University talked to people with and without body art to get the lowdown on the hire-ability of the tattooed and pierced.

The team at Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Carthage, N.Y., knows how to captivate their audience.

Bonuses are more than a way to say thanks at VetSelect Animal Hospital in Novi, Mich.

Happy clients stay with your practice and promote your services to others. Use these tips to please pet owners and build a good vibe on the grapevine.

The clinic cat may be sweet, but she's also a safety hazard.

"I'm not the doctor" isn't a reason to not know the answer to these common client concerns. Here's a look at some of the facts everyone should know.

Here you are, stuck in the middle again. It's easy to feel hopeless when you've been gnawed on, chewed up, and spit back out. Use these tips to break free from the tug of war between your bosses.

Some team members consistently resist the policy and procedural changes I make for our practice, but their peers get them on board with no problem. How can I change this?

Talking to pet owners about separation anxiety.

Whether I'm helping pets heal or helping their owners say goodbye, my job in veterinary oncology brings special patients and their families into my life who remind me why I love pets-and my work.

I'm an office manager for a practice with 26 doctors and team members. Because the owner hires personal friends, I can't effectively discipline team members who don't meet expectations. One problem employee has known the owner for more than 20 years. She's not a team player and her poor performance frustrates others. What can I do?

Move over, Steelers, there's a new team in town.

Hosting special events for team members and their families can build better working relationships and strengthen the support system in your practice, says Debbie Allaben Gair, CVPM, a Firstline Editorial Advisory Board member and president of Bridging the Gap in Sparta, Mich.

It doesn't hurt Dr. Craig Prior's feelings when a client is hesitant to take out a pet insurance policy: "I tell them, 'Try it for a year. If you don't like it, cancel it. I won't mind.'"

Team members with different roles answer the question, "What can your team do to make your job easier for you?"

Tracey Nowers, CVT, takes you on a guided tour of her experience with Project Samana, a volunteer program that runs spay and neuter clinics in the Dominican Republic.