Technicians

Write your next great resume or nail that next job interview at a veterinary practice with my tips from years of hiring and firing.

Before the next dog bite incident has you thinking twice about how to handle a canine patient, dive into this handout.

Don't short-change the hard work that goes into dental work by calling it just a "cleaning" in front of clients. Two veterinary dentists sound off on their favorite terminologyand why.

If your patient has a gray, pink, purple or blue tooth, dont just tell the owner to keep an eye on it. An intrinsically stained tooth is more than just a cosmetic issue, and the associated disease is often painful.

You hate to see these painful areas in your veterinary patients. Pass on this handout to help your clients overcome themand prevent them.

If you suspect bad communication and personality conflicts poisoning your veterinary practice culture, confirm your diagnosis here.

Weve scoured our site to bring you a collection of some of our favorite senior care tips to use in your veterinary clinic and to send home with your clients.

Would you be happiest working at a small, privately owned veterinary practice or a larger corporate practice? Use these factors to help plot your career path.

Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?

We'll give you a hint: saying, "we've always done it this way" isn't how you should go about pain management.

Not all canine dental treats are created equal. Use this chart in your veterinary hospital to help dog owners find the best chews for their pets.

Make sure clients are aware of the signs of heart disease with this in-depth infographic.

Let's be real here: giving clients the ''tick talk'' gets repetitive. Here are a few suggestions to overcome common objections.

When transitioning a pet to a new diet, think like the tortoise, not the hare.

Tripawds Foundation provides support for pet owners when their canine and feline companions are facing amputation.

At a recent CVC session, pain expert Tasha McNerney explains the different roles team members play in recognizing and managing pain and why each role is important.

Want to attend the CVC this year? We've got a conversation tree to help you show your boss the value of a national veterinary conference.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, offering fewer choices for flea and tick control can lead to more sales and more satisfied veterinary clients.

Give your veterinary clients the basics on what to expect and how to prepare.

An awesome DIY for an outdoor patio, for cats. You heard it here first.

The goal is to make sure clients are using year-round parasite prevention. What if you're unknowingly making them refuse?

Before your work bud becomes your new BFF, learn from these common mistakes that spring from friendships with your veterinary colleagues.

Are your senior patients (especially senior cats) getting the regular care they need at your clinic?

When the client cant pay, know what to do and say. Expert and CVC speaker Danielle Russ, BS, BA, AS, LVT, says that there are silver linings you can give to these bleak situations.

Kibble distraction leads to relaxation.

Youre going to want to meme-orize these 8 tips.

Spell out some major causes of ocular discharge for veterinary clients with a little guidance on whether it's an emergency or something for the next wellness visit.

DEK One of our favorite exotic vets sits down to talk with us about her new book, the big pet-killing mystery she solved, and explain why it's awesomeand sometimes nerve-rackingfor cat and dog vets to treat exotics. (Bonus tip: Oral penicillin kills rabbits, folks. Beware!)